Top UDFA's Available (Whenever Free Agency Opens)

I'd like us to pick up Brandon Bair. I think he could create some problems from the 3-4 DE spot.

Originally posted by genus49:
You can add Kurt Adams from Harding U to the list.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uvq03gmfrho&feature=player_embedded

Apparently Harbaugh called him and said we'd pick him in the 7th but last minute decided to go with corner with our last pick. I'd imagine if we were thinking of draftin him we'd try to sign him as an UDFA.

That's interesting. I almost would've preferred this.

Originally posted by OnTheClock:
I have compiled a list of the top players, by position, that went undrafted. Please feel free to shout out any missing players from the list, and it will be updated accordingly.


QB:
Pat Devlin
Scott Tolzien
Adam Froman

RB:
Derrick LockeDarren Evans

FB:
Henry Hynoski

WR:
Terrance Toliver
Ricardo Lockette
Armon Binns
DeAndre Brown
Courtney Smith
Jeff Maehl

OL:
Kris O'Dowd

3-4 DL:
Ian Williams
Anthony Gray
Brandon Bair

3-4 LB:
Mark Herzlich
Steven Friday

CB:
Ryan Jones
Loyce Means

S:
Deunta Williams
Joe Lefeged
DeAndre McDaniel

Those are the guys I think are worth signing.

Armond Binns - supposedly has good hands... (very good production)... I remember Belichick once said all a receiver has to do is get open and catch the ball... so you need good hands.

Jeff Maehl - also seems to have good hands and gets open .. Pac 10.. 2nd in Pac-10 in receiving.

Brandon Bair - great production in Pac 10.. undervalued because a tweener.

Noel Devine will be good somewhere. Great production (2nd in active career yds).... and Vai Taua should get a shot somewhere (1st in active career yds)

Scott Tolzien

Kenny Rowe - great production.. lot of sacks.. seen as a tweener... timed slow (I like it) Oregon/Pac-10

Brennan Olander DT - played along Stephen Paea.. has good TFL per game.. Oregon St/ Pac 10

Damik Scafe DT - helped BC's tough run defense
Boston College

Safeties
Deandre McDaniel
Deunta Williams
Mana Silva

Random CB's that had production as seniors:
Andrew McGee
Stephen Harrison
Charles Davis
Josh Victorian
Philip Davis
Chris Smith
Domonic Cook
Reggie Rembert
Joe Perkins
Andrew Rich
Brandon Stephens
Ryan Hill
Terrance Sweeney
Marcus Hyde
Antwine Perez
Donovan Travis
Jeramy Bryant
Sean Baker
Chris Randle
Brandon Hogan
Chris Rucker
Dwight Roberson
Doyle Miller
Kevin Rutland
Brandyn Thompson
Devon Torrence
Dominique Reese

Look for stories.. converted WR or injuries or something.. Ryan Hill from Miami was a converted WR..
..anyways maybe you might find someone.

Noel Devine!

Originally posted by Knowledge:
Noel Devine!

he didn't get drafted? damn


according to maiocco, harbaugh has an udfa qb in mind, who do you think it is?

Originally posted by teeohh:

Originally posted by Knowledge:
Noel Devine!

he didn't get drafted? damn


according to maiocco, harbaugh has an udfa qb in mind, who do you think it is?[/quote]

I think we try hard to get Adam Froman, fits what JH likes in a QB.

[ Edited by epdavis on Apr 30, 2011 at 22:22:01 ]

Originally posted by teeohh:

Originally posted by Knowledge:
Noel Devine!

he didn't get drafted? damn


according to maiocco, harbaugh has an udfa qb in mind, who do you think it is?

Originally posted by teeohh:

Originally posted by Knowledge:
Noel Devine!

he didn't get drafted? damn


according to maiocco, harbaugh has an udfa qb in mind, who do you think it is?

Afroman

Quote:

RICARDO LOCKETTE, WR/KR, Fort Valley State

For a guy who loves the fast lane, Ricardo Lockette was forced to learn some patience when his plan for Division I stardom at Auburn got sidetracked by his academic shortcomings. Instead of playing with Cam Newton on last season's national championship squad, Lockette toiled in relative obscurity at Fort Valley State, with the Georgia-based Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference school being a far cry from the bright lights of the SEC.

"I didn't make my SAT score,'' said Lockette, a receiver/return specialist and collegiate track star. "So I went to [Fort Valley]. But it worked out well. Everything happens for a reason.''

The NFL has seen plenty of track standouts who flame out in football, because straight-line speed only carries you so far in this league. But the Albany, Ga., native says he's more than just the latest sprinter trying to follow in the footsteps of Bob Hayes.

"I'm not just a track guy,'' Lockette said. "I've been playing football since I was six years old. Playing football has always been a childhood dream of mine. I've been practicing all my life.''

At Fort Valley State, Lockette became a Division II national champion in the 200 meters and a three-time All-America. After talking about his plans to break the NFL combine record of 4.24 in the 40-yard dash, Lockette ran a 4.37, which still tied for the fastest time turned in this year. His 2010 production in football was nothing special: 23 catches for 262 yards with one touchdown, and a 24.0-yard average kickoff return.

But the 6-2, 211-pound Lockette has some NFL-ready football skills, and NFL.com draft analyst Gil Brandt has compared him favorably to Colts receiver Austin Collie and predicted he could be one of the mid-round steals in this year's draft. As for Lockette, his speed and explosiveness off the line might only be matched by his self confidence.

"I want to show them that I'm a big-play kind of guy, like a Calvin Johnson or a Roddy White,'' he said. "I want to show them I'm an all-around player, not just a speed guy. I didn't get a chance to show them a lot of routes last year, so I want to showcase that.''

Quote:

MIKE COUGHLIN, QB, Boise State

Maybe it starts with the initials they have in common, but it's hard to look at Mike Coughlin these days and not think of Matt Cassel.

You know Cassel's story. The former USC backup quarterback to Carson Palmer and Matt Leinart is now a well-paid and productive starter for Kansas City, having barely ever put down his clipboard while wearing a Trojans uniform in college.

Coughlin might be another Cassel, proving that collegiate experience is overrated. He threw just 28 passes while backing up Boise State star quarterback Kellen Moore the past two seasons, but suddenly an eye-opening showing at the Broncos' pro day last month has everyone in the NFL aware of Coughlin's strong right arm. Boise State coach Chris Petersen has extolled Coughlin to NFL scouts, and former BSU cornerback turned Dallas Cowboy Orlando Scandrick said recently that Coughlin was every bit the quarterback that Moore is, and would be a first-round prospect if he had been the starter.

At 6-5, 212 pounds, Coughlin has the size the NFL loves, and the quarterback-needy Seattle Seahawks were quick to reportedly schedule a pre-draft visit with him. He showed the ability to make every pass needed in the NFL while serving as the Broncos' pro day practice quarterback, and coaches such as Jacksonville offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter were said to be very impressed with his blend of skills.

All I know is that if the New England Patriots draft Coughlin in the seventh round, the rest of the NFL can't say it wasn't warned.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/don_banks/04/01/nfl-draft-prospects/index.html

[ Edited by Travisty13 on May 1, 2011 at 02:04:00 ]

Originally posted by Travisty13:

Originally posted by footballxpaul:
mana silva! ball hawk and tested very well

Tell me more about Silva.

I'm a homer and wouldn't mind Silva, he played at University of Hawaii and played Saftey, recorded 8 interceptions last season. Was seen as a 6th-7th rounder, They didn't pick him because if you noticed the DB's the niners selected they all have one thing-speed.

I hope the niners would go after these guys. The quotes are from sporting news. I like Mark cause he once was a top ten pick until the cancer. Like any injury it takes a year or two after the injury year to get back to where they were, so next year will be yr 2, and by year three he will be back to his old self, plus having been not selected, I am pretty sure he has something to prove.

Ian is self explainatory.

The centers, although we drafted 2 OL who will get tested at center and guard. As Bass proved. His best position coming out of college is the position he should have played. He proved that being a guard was not his forte, center was. I know the niners want versitle players, but sometimes you need to stick with a person that was bred to play the position.

2. Mark Herzlich, OLB, Boston College
Beat cancer to start in 2010. Herzlich needs more time to regain his explosiveness and speed, but he’s a smart, tough, physical player who shares many qualities with Chiefs linebacker Mike Vrabel.
3. Ian Williams, NT, Notre Dame
A three-year starter with experience in both a 3-4 and 4-3 defense, Williams has great character and work ethic. He is a much better run defender than pass rusher at this stage.
11. Kris O’Dowd, C, USC
A potential first-round pick last year, but fell this year because he lacks athleticism. What he has is toughness and competitiveness.
13. Ryan Bartholomew, C, Syracuse
Very muscular and powerful center who is able to lock and control defensive tackles despite being less than 6-foot-1. Highly productive college player.

There is also Mana Silva out of UH, S, 8 picks, not a burner, but productive.

I like Scott Tolzien a lot as a backup QB. He's steady, reliable, accurate and makes good decisions. It's not like we have tons of great QB's. We really need a #1, #2, and #3 for the future. So why can't he be one of the backup guys? IMO he is a little underestimated because he isn't that big. But he's pretty accurate and reads the field well and makes good decisions. It doesn't cost you any picks to bring him in as a UDFA. I would give it a shot.

[ Edited by SanDiego49er on May 1, 2011 at 03:11:30 ]

im kind of surprised noel devine didnt get drafted. he could help out a team with return duties. but i like herzlich. i think he'll be a good pro.