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Undrafted FA's

With the player losses on D, there is plenty of room for 6-8 rookies to make the top 53.
How many of them can get a helmet on game day and make an impact will be very important in making the playoffs this year. 3 rookie starters on D?
 
We aren't signing any veteran free agents. Guys don't get cut after June 1 - that was years ago.
 
You love to see the passion from the rookies coming out of the gates.


Training camp here yet?

:)
 
UDFA - Steelers have agreed to terms with 12 rookie free agents

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http://www.steelers.com/news/articl...e-agents/e0a53180-101d-4122-b1de-08fe9c0f4150
 
Finney and Dismukes had very draftable grades.
 
Finney could compete with Foster a LG. I think he has a chance.
 
TOP 10 pick. I didn't think there ever would be a RB picked there again with the way the NFL has changed over the last few years.



I know with those two RBs going early that greatly helped push Bud down to the Steelers................
 
well **** them then

Here’s a closer look at each player:

DE Dominique Davis: The Liberty defensive lineman from Buffalo, New York, played at 6-5, 285 pounds last year (up from 240 as a freshman), lending possible flexibility to play tackle or end. In 14 games as a senior, Davis had 61 tackles -- 12 for a loss -- and 7.5 sacks.

TE Cameron Clear: Clear's 6-foot-6, 277-pound frame allows him to try out tackle if tight end doesn’t work out. The athleticism is there, but an abundance of quality game film, after nine career catches in a pass-frequent offense, is not.

DT Nigel Crawford: Getting the NFL’s attention is difficult when playing for Saint Augustine’s University in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association, but the Steelers noticed Crawford’s average of 1.36 tackles for a loss per game last year. Crawford has ideal run-clogging size at 6-4, 307.

DE Dominique Davis: The Liberty defensive lineman from Buffalo, New York, played at 6-5, 285 pounds last year (up from 240 as a freshman), lending possible flexibility to play tackle or end. In 14 games as a senior, Davis had 61 tackles -- 12 for a loss -- and 7.5 sacks.


OG Miles Dieffenbach: Penn State suffered a blow when Dieffenbach, starter of 23 games from 2012-13, tore an ACL last offseason. Dieffenbach didn’t reach the final stages of recovery until late October, so his ability should not be judged on 2014, but his potential moving forward.

OG Reese Dismukes: Dismukes has big-time credentials in the SEC and could be considered a surprise undrafted free agent. He played in or started 50 games for Auburn, becoming an All-American and winning the Rimington Trophy as the nation’s best center. Explosion and athleticism will be question marks at the NFL level.

C B.J. Finney: Quintessential Kansas State guy, using technique and toughness to go from walk-on to 52-game starter for the Big 12 team. Three-time captain has adequate size at 6-4 and 318 pounds, but scouting reports say he has short arms.

QB/WR Tyler Murphy: Has the athleticism to convert to a skill position, leading Boston College to a seven-win season with an ACC-record 1,079 rushing yards from the quarterback position. The Florida Gators transfer completed 120-of-211 passes for 1,526 yards, 11 scores and 10 interceptions. Boston College coaches are high on Murphy's character.

DE Bradon Prate: Prate recorded 62 tackles, 12.5 for a loss, along with 7.5 sacks for Illinois State. Has ideal edge-rush size at 6-4, 265.

OG Collin Rahrig: Showed ability to handle interior rushers in pass protection while at Indiana but is fighting the size battle – he’s listed at 6-2 and 285 pounds, which is too small for an NFL guard. The team captain started 36 games. He’s a smart player who will need to sell Pittsburgh on guard-center versatility.

WR Eli Rogers: Was productive in four seasons at Louisville but never broke out. His highest receiving total for a season was 536 yards, his lowest 454. The 5-foot-10 Rogers likely will compete in the slot. Ability to create separation from defensive backs will be a question.

RB Ross Scheuerman: The 6-foot, 204-pound Scheuerman was often a must-watch player for Lafayette College, producing 3,504 and 31 touchdowns in four seasons, including a resounding 304 yards and three scores in Yankee Stadium for The Rivalry against Lehigh.

OT Kevin Whimpey: Whimpey started 40 games for Utah State over three years, earning All-Mountain West first-team honors in 2014. Led the Aggies with 64 knockdowns. Coach Matt Wells says Whimpey benches nearly 500 pounds. Goodness.

http://espn.go.com/blog/pittsburgh-...015-pittsburgh-steelers-undrafted-free-agents
 
No QB project.

****.

Another year, stuck with Landry.
 
Maybe not, we signed a quarter back that will play wide out. We might have the return of slash and the gadget plays or we keep two and he becomes the third guy and we can get rid of dirty laundry. As to needing to cut someone we will not need to do that till all the rookies are signed as they are not on the team yet.
 
I think it was Clear I read had a run in with something ....I think with a laptop.. he was canned from a school because of it.
 
Not much in terms of UDFAs this year. Clear has potential as a blocker and Finney is a guy who you could root for, but as far as finding a guy who could stick, not sure I see it.
 
Here is the full list of participants for Rookie Mini Camp. I see some running backs on there - Josh Bell, Stingily, Chisholm, Nix, any names of interest?

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2015 NFL Draft Player Bio: Cameron Stingily, RB- Northern Illinois Huskies
http://www.hustlebelt.com/mac-footb...yer-bio-cameron-stingily-rb-northern-illinois


Looks like they're converting Roosevelt Nix to FB...

2014 NFL Draft: Roosevelt Nix, Kent State DL, Scouting Report
http://www.hustlebelt.com/mac-footb...t-roosevelt-nix-kent-state-dl-scouting-report

Josh Bell is a big lumbering back that is a ST standout

http://www.minerrush.com/2015/1/13/...miners-get-a-legit-nfl-look-this-draft-season

Everyone knew about AJ, and Nate Jeffery on the scouting report, but the best coaches will tell you Josh Bell played a huge part in UTEP's running game, and offense as a whole. Bell only had 256 yards rushing, though scored four touchdowns on the ground and has played a lot in different roles over the past three seasons. He quietly started a few games and averaged five yards a carry on second downs, and moved the chains six times on third down and three or less situations this season. Bell thrived in his role(s) as a short down back, third down back in passing situations, and as a key special teams player this season. Bell had five of his seven catches come on third down situations covering two first downs in key moments of games on third downs as a receiver. His case to the NFL jury is his versatility on offense, and his willing and elite ability to play at a high level on special teams. If C-USA had an All C-USA special teams kick off, punt coverage, or a return unit team Bell would be a first teamer, special teams could be his NFL Sunday Ticket to an audition.

Jawon Chisolm RB 6-1 206, 4.47 40

http://nfldraftdiamonds.com/get-know-jawon-chisholm-rb-akron/

http://www.footballinsiders.com/video-jawon-chisholm-2015-nfl-draft-akron-pro-day/
 
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Lafayette star RB Scheuerman is headed to the Steelers

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Proud to say I signed with the Pittsburg Steelers!!
— Ross Scheuerman (@RossScheuerman)

Scheuerman was a four-time all-Patriot League selection at tailback and finished his career with 3,504 yards rushing and 31 touchdowns. He also had 129 receptions for 1,129 yards and eight TDs.

Many of the draft experts and scouting services project him more as a slot receiver in the NFL.

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That was of no matter to Scheuerman as he processed all that transpired early Saturday. There will be time to sort out his position. All he wants to do is prove he's got NFL talent.

"It's all kind of surreal to me right now," he said.

Growing up in Creamridge, N.J., Scheuerman said he has never been a Steelers fan.

"I always liked the organization and what they had going on," Scheuerman said. "Now I'm happy to be apart of them."

Scheuerman, listed at six-foot and 204 pounds, said that he and his agent spoke with the Steelers during the process.

Scheuerman didn't talk with head coach Mike Tomlin, but did have a conversation with the Steelers running backs coach James Saxon.

"He called me directly during the draft and said they were thinking about me for one of their later-round picks, and if not, they wanted to sign me," Scheuerman said. "I talked to the Steelers at the NFL Combine and they saw me play at the [NFLPA Collegiate Bowl] all-star game that I was in.

"But they weren't one of the teams that had expressed the most interest in me. Before the draft started, the Colts and the Eagles were the ones who were most interested."

http://www.mcall.com/sports/football/mc-lafayette-scheuerman-nfl-0502-20150503-story.html

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Good luck!
 
Scheurmann looks more prepared to pay in the NFL than Archer
 
I also like this Chisholm kid, has nice size and good wheels...




Akron Zips’ Jawon Chisholm Makes the Most of His Pro Day
http://www.footballinsiders.com/akron-zips-jawon-chisholm-makes-the-most-of-his-pro-day/

The Akron Pro Day wrapped up on March 10th in front of nearly two-dozen NFL Scouts in attendance. One player in particular that has been on the NFL’s radar is running back Jawon Chisholm. He passes the eyeball test (6-foot, 206 pounds) with the ability to both run and catch the football effectively.

Chisholm helped solidify himself and improved his NFL stock after running an impressive 4.48 40-yard dash at his Pro Day. 37 running backs were invited to the NFL Scouting Combine and only four ran a faster forty time than Chisholm did at his Pro Day.

“I honestly had to wait until I heard it from a lot of people,” said Chisholm about his forty-time. “Then once my coach (Terry Bowden) told me after talking with scouts, I knew it was pretty much true.”

A natural runner with instincts and vision, his entire body of work remained an enigma without the validation of running the time he did at his size. The fifth year senior finished with 3,403 rushing yards and 26 rushing touchdowns with 4.9 yards per carry during his career. Chisholm was an asset in the passing game catching the football grabbing 85 passes for 682 yards and three touchdowns as a Zip.

“I believe it helped me a lot,” said Chisholm reflecting back on his performance. “I don’t have the last say so.”

He is obviously right. The final verdict is in the hands of 32 NFL teams, but he has another chance to continue to climb up their draft boards. He is headed to Arizona for the Super Regional Combine (March 21-22) in Phoenix. It is another opportunity to establish himself as one of the more versatile running backs (with size) available in the up-coming NFL Draft.

Pro Day Results

Height 6’0″

Weight – 206 lbs.

Bench Press – 19 reps

Broad Jump – 10’9″

Vertical – 36″

3-Cone- Unavailable

20-Yard Shuttle – Unavailable

40-Yard dash – 4.47, 4.48
 
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LOL I was thinking the exact same thing. Based on first glance, I think Finney's the only one with a legit shot to make the roster.

Finney has a shot. The other guy who might have a shot is Whimphy. Dude's a house who put up 39 reps of 225 lbs on the bench

http://optimumscouting.com/draft/20...review-top-10-senior-nfl-draft-prospects.html

Chuckie Keeton isn’t the only NFL prospect on the Aggies’ offense. His blind side protector, Kevin Whimpey, is a fine player as well. He jumps off the screen as a guy who gets his job done with regularity. Whimpey is almost always in the right place and gives a good fight to anyone who faces him. The aggression he plays with, and his strong upper body will endear him to evaluators who hone in on him. Whimpey is a former defensive lineman, and that athleticism also shows up when he blocks out in space. There aren’t many ways you can pick holes in Whimpey’s game right now. He just needs to continue to show out against top-level players over a longer period of time.

There are a number of nice offensive line prospects in the Mountain West. Kevin Whimpey is a little under the radar at the moment, but don’t forget about him. He has an NFL frame, and a future playing in the league to go along with it.
 
Due to the depth on the team a RB or OL has a chance of making this roster or the PS.
 
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