UDFA Signings

[YourLastThought]

On 5/6/2022 at 1:56 PM, Jon Snow said:

I loved me some Steven Davis.  He was a key member in the 2003 SB run. Dude could run and truck people like no other.  He was a human bowling ball. 

I miss having that guy during that season. He was the perfect storm we needed. Everybody knew it was coming to him but didn't seem.like anybody could stop him. Looked like he ran downhill that entire season.

 

[4Corners]

Need to sign Larry Obgunji   - solid DT depth 

[Jon Snow]

40 minutes ago, YourLastThought said:

I miss having that guy during that season. He was the perfect storm we needed. Everybody knew it was coming to him but didn't seem.like anybody could stop him. Looked like he ran downhill that entire season.

 

That entire team was a perfect storm. Whether it was a masterfully thought out plan or plain blind luck, that team had the perfect mix of misfits that fit perfectly together. 

Sometimes it's not all talent that gets you there. The team has to have a certain bond that's hard to explain but you know it when you see it. It's not fake, it's not a slogan or brand. 

Whatever it was I have not seen any semblance of it since the 2015 squad.  It's gone down hill from there.

 

[TheSpecialJuan]

Josh Babicz, TE, North Dakota State: The 6-foot-6 Babicz was a high school receiver who gained 35 pounds over his five seasons in Fargo, weighing in at 255 at his pro day. Babicz has a decent combination of size and speed (he ran a 4.83-second 40). Though he caught only 12 passes last fall, he made the most of them with four touchdowns and a 21.2 yards-per-catch average.

Davis Cheek, QB, Elon: Cheek became the fourth quarterback on the roster after passing for 8,548 yards with 51 touchdowns and 21 interceptions in 40 starts over five seasons at Elon, an FCS school in North Carolina. The 6-2, 216-pound Cheek, who played at Butler High outside of Charlotte, ranked among the top 20 passers in FCS in several categories, including completion percentage, passing yards and total offense.

Isaiah Graham-Mobley, ILB, Boston College: Rhule’s Temple staff gave Graham-Mobley his only FBS offer coming out of high school in suburban Philadelphia. The 6-1, 230-pounder never became a full-time starter at Temple, where he sustained season-ending injuries in 2019-20. He transferred to B.C. for his final season, where he missed three more games due to injury. Dane Brugler, The Athletic’s draft expert, said Graham-Mobley is “a good-looking athlete with some untapped ability, but his inconsistent play recognition vs. both the run and the pass will stand out vs. NFL offenses.”

Drew Hartlaub, S, Penn State: Like several of the Panthers’ third-day draft picks, Hartlaub’s pro-day numbers were more impressive than his college production. Hartlaub (5-11, 170) was primarily a special teams player at Penn State. And his speed could give him a chance in Carolina: His 4.22-second 40 was a tick faster than that of seventh-round pick Kalon Barnes, the Baylor cornerback who ran the second-fastest 40 in combine history at 4.23.

Ra’Shaun Henry, WR, Virginia: The Texas native played two seasons at Virginia after starting his career at St. Francis (Pa.). The 6-2, 181-pound Henry ran a 4.44-second 40 at his pro day after a solid senior season for the Cavaliers. Henry caught 34 passes for 603 yards and three touchdowns, and his 17.7 yards-per-catch average ranked second among UVA receivers.

Talolo Limu-Jones, WR, Eastern Washington: Limu-Jones (6-3, 211) was a tight end early on at Eastern Washington, where he stayed for six seasons and became a playmaker at wide receiver. A 1,000-yard receiver in 2021, Limu-Jones averaged a touchdown every 7.7 catches over his career and finished with 16 receptions of 40 yards or longer.

John Lovett, RB, Penn State: Lovett played sparingly in his lone season for the Nittany Lions after four seasons at Baylor, including three with Rhule and Panthers running backs coach Jeff Nixon. The 5-11, 215-pound Lovett ranks 16th on Baylor’s career rushing list with 1,803 yards. His best season with the Bears was in 2019, when he ran for 655 yards on 103 carries (6.4-yard average) with five touchdowns.

Marquan McCall, DT, Kentucky: The 6-3 nose tackle’s weight fluctuated throughout his time in Lexington and even afterward. After weighing 342 pounds at the combine, McCall was up to 354 at the Wildcats’ pro day a month later. McCall didn’t play up to his “Bully” nickname as a senior, finishing with just nine tackles in nine games. Brugler said McCall “must adapt and maintain a more professional approach behind the scenes, but his massive frame and natural power could earn him a roster spot as a backup nose tackle.”

Arron Mosby, edge, Fresno State: Mosby (6-3, 250) was a safety at Fresno State before moving to linebacker and eventually to edge rusher, where he led the Bulldogs with 15 tackles for loss (including six sacks) as a fifth-year senior in 2021. Mosby displayed a nose for the ball regardless of where he lined up. His three interceptions early in his career as a safety were highlighted by a 95-yard pick-six, and last year he tied for the FBS lead with six forced fumbles.

Andrew Parchment, WR, Florida State: The Fort Lauderdale native took a circuitous route to the NFL with four college stops: Northern Illinois, Iowa Central C.C., Kansas and, finally, FSU. The 6-2, 191-pound receiver had a big season at Kansas in 2019 (65 catches, 831 yards, seven TDs) but hasn’t been able to match it. Parchment pulled in only 24 catches in his only season with the Seminoles, although he averaged a career-best 15.1 yards per catch.

Charleston Rambo, WR, Miami: After an up-and-down career at Oklahoma, Rambo scripted the most prolific receiving season in Miami history last year, breaking school records for catches (79) and receiving yardage (1,172). A team captain for the Hurricanes, Rambo finished with seven touchdown receptions and four drops in 12 games. He also has return experience. Said Brugler: “Rambo can be out-matched in contested situations, but his blend of speed, body control and tracking skills translate well to the NFL level.”

Khalan Tolson, LB, Illinois: The 5-11, 231-pound Tolson played multiple linebacker spots at Illinois, accumulating 130 tackles in 42 games over four seasons. He had a nice pro-day showing, running a 4.45-second 40 that would have ranked third among the linebackers’ times at the combine. Tolson’s best chance of sticking with the Panthers is likely on special teams, with Brugler saying he’s “too easily controlled by blockers and doesn’t play with burst.”

Derek Wright, WR, Utah State: Wright (6-1, 193) had a solid 2021 campaign, finishing with 48 receptions for 789 yards and 11 touchdowns, which ranked 16th in the country and tied for the second most in a season in school history. Wright ran a 4.51-second 40 at his pro day, had a 38-inch vertical leap and pushed up 21 reps in the pro bench press, more than any wideout at the combine.

https://theathletic.com/3298242/2022/05/09/panthers-undrafted-free-agents-receivers/

[Basbear]

It will be the best class since Norewell landed.

One LB should make it, maybe one WR, and Babicz just has to beat out Colin Thompson. Plus 5-7 should make the PS as well.

 

[Basbear]

2 hours ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

Josh Babicz, TE, North Dakota State: The 6-foot-6 Babicz was a high school receiver who gained 35 pounds over his five seasons in Fargo, weighing in at 255 at his pro day. Babicz has a decent combination of size and speed (he ran a 4.83-second 40). Though he caught only 12 passes last fall, he made the most of them with four touchdowns and a 21.2 yards-per-catch average.

Davis Cheek, QB, Elon: Cheek became the fourth quarterback on the roster after passing for 8,548 yards with 51 touchdowns and 21 interceptions in 40 starts over five seasons at Elon, an FCS school in North Carolina. The 6-2, 216-pound Cheek, who played at Butler High outside of Charlotte, ranked among the top 20 passers in FCS in several categories, including completion percentage, passing yards and total offense.

Isaiah Graham-Mobley, ILB, Boston College: Rhule’s Temple staff gave Graham-Mobley his only FBS offer coming out of high school in suburban Philadelphia. The 6-1, 230-pounder never became a full-time starter at Temple, where he sustained season-ending injuries in 2019-20. He transferred to B.C. for his final season, where he missed three more games due to injury. Dane Brugler, The Athletic’s draft expert, said Graham-Mobley is “a good-looking athlete with some untapped ability, but his inconsistent play recognition vs. both the run and the pass will stand out vs. NFL offenses.”

Drew Hartlaub, S, Penn State: Like several of the Panthers’ third-day draft picks, Hartlaub’s pro-day numbers were more impressive than his college production. Hartlaub (5-11, 170) was primarily a special teams player at Penn State. And his speed could give him a chance in Carolina: His 4.22-second 40 was a tick faster than that of seventh-round pick Kalon Barnes, the Baylor cornerback who ran the second-fastest 40 in combine history at 4.23.

Ra’Shaun Henry, WR, Virginia: The Texas native played two seasons at Virginia after starting his career at St. Francis (Pa.). The 6-2, 181-pound Henry ran a 4.44-second 40 at his pro day after a solid senior season for the Cavaliers. Henry caught 34 passes for 603 yards and three touchdowns, and his 17.7 yards-per-catch average ranked second among UVA receivers.

Talolo Limu-Jones, WR, Eastern Washington: Limu-Jones (6-3, 211) was a tight end early on at Eastern Washington, where he stayed for six seasons and became a playmaker at wide receiver. A 1,000-yard receiver in 2021, Limu-Jones averaged a touchdown every 7.7 catches over his career and finished with 16 receptions of 40 yards or longer.

John Lovett, RB, Penn State: Lovett played sparingly in his lone season for the Nittany Lions after four seasons at Baylor, including three with Rhule and Panthers running backs coach Jeff Nixon. The 5-11, 215-pound Lovett ranks 16th on Baylor’s career rushing list with 1,803 yards. His best season with the Bears was in 2019, when he ran for 655 yards on 103 carries (6.4-yard average) with five touchdowns.

Marquan McCall, DT, Kentucky: The 6-3 nose tackle’s weight fluctuated throughout his time in Lexington and even afterward. After weighing 342 pounds at the combine, McCall was up to 354 at the Wildcats’ pro day a month later. McCall didn’t play up to his “Bully” nickname as a senior, finishing with just nine tackles in nine games. Brugler said McCall “must adapt and maintain a more professional approach behind the scenes, but his massive frame and natural power could earn him a roster spot as a backup nose tackle.”

Arron Mosby, edge, Fresno State: Mosby (6-3, 250) was a safety at Fresno State before moving to linebacker and eventually to edge rusher, where he led the Bulldogs with 15 tackles for loss (including six sacks) as a fifth-year senior in 2021. Mosby displayed a nose for the ball regardless of where he lined up. His three interceptions early in his career as a safety were highlighted by a 95-yard pick-six, and last year he tied for the FBS lead with six forced fumbles.

Andrew Parchment, WR, Florida State: The Fort Lauderdale native took a circuitous route to the NFL with four college stops: Northern Illinois, Iowa Central C.C., Kansas and, finally, FSU. The 6-2, 191-pound receiver had a big season at Kansas in 2019 (65 catches, 831 yards, seven TDs) but hasn’t been able to match it. Parchment pulled in only 24 catches in his only season with the Seminoles, although he averaged a career-best 15.1 yards per catch.

Charleston Rambo, WR, Miami: After an up-and-down career at Oklahoma, Rambo scripted the most prolific receiving season in Miami history last year, breaking school records for catches (79) and receiving yardage (1,172). A team captain for the Hurricanes, Rambo finished with seven touchdown receptions and four drops in 12 games. He also has return experience. Said Brugler: “Rambo can be out-matched in contested situations, but his blend of speed, body control and tracking skills translate well to the NFL level.”

Khalan Tolson, LB, Illinois: The 5-11, 231-pound Tolson played multiple linebacker spots at Illinois, accumulating 130 tackles in 42 games over four seasons. He had a nice pro-day showing, running a 4.45-second 40 that would have ranked third among the linebackers’ times at the combine. Tolson’s best chance of sticking with the Panthers is likely on special teams, with Brugler saying he’s “too easily controlled by blockers and doesn’t play with burst.”

Derek Wright, WR, Utah State: Wright (6-1, 193) had a solid 2021 campaign, finishing with 48 receptions for 789 yards and 11 touchdowns, which ranked 16th in the country and tied for the second most in a season in school history. Wright ran a 4.51-second 40 at his pro day, had a 38-inch vertical leap and pushed up 21 reps in the pro bench press, more than any wideout at the combine.

https://theathletic.com/3298242/2022/05/09/panthers-undrafted-free-agents-receivers/

Liking the Mosby profile. Tolson&wright looking good too. thanks juan. 

Edited May 11, 2022 by Basbear

[KillerKat]

Mosby and Babicz are my top 2 to make it. If Shi is cut, Rambo will most likely make it too.