UDFA Signings

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Scott Orndorff-TE-Pitt

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Nick Schuessler-QB-Clemson

[The Man of Steel]

Scott Orndorff-TE-Pitt

aka Mr. Wonderful

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IUP-OL-Ethan Cooper

[BradshawsHairdresser]

Did they sign another LS yet?

[diamondlucy]

Scott Orndorff-TE-Pitt

Good Blocker...No real Speed...Jesse James is faster and more vertical down the field then Scott is...but worth a camp invite.

[BradshawsHairdresser]

Orndorff and Schuessler are nothing more than camp bodies. Don't know about Cooper.

[birtikidis]

Keith Kelsey ILB Louisville

[diamondlucy]

Orndorff and Schuessler are nothing more than camp bodies. Don't know about Cooper.

Overview

Poor grades and a poor physique cost Cooper scholarship offers coming out of high school. But his work ethic changed during his early college days, resulting in some legitimate NFL interest. He played in six games at guard as a true freshman, starting three of the last four contests of the year. Cooper started all 11 games inside as a sophomore, earning second-team All-Pennsylvania Scholastic Athletic Conference West Division honors. He was an All-American and first-team All-PSAC West as a junior starter at left guard in 2015 and then right tackle in 2016.
Analysis
Strengths Big NFL-caliber frame. Thick from his calves to his shoulders. Has experience at both tackle and guard. Possesses good upper body power. Lateral quickness is adequate. Runs his feet through contact looking to turn opponent out of the hole. Plays with decent feet in space. Shows ability to adjust to moving targets on second level. Has desired body control and balance for his size. Scouts say he has good football intelligence with an understanding of defensive concepts.
Weaknesses Needs to work to keep pad level lower. Lack of bend and a little bit of a narrow base prevent him from getting as much drive at the point of attack as he should. Down blocks and work-up blocks tend to be more segmented and less rhythmic. Punch is a little wide and will need a more direct route to the frame. Has a tendency to let his weight get out in front of him in pass protection. Will take time to adjust to NFL level of competition for him.
Draft Projection Rounds 6-7
Bottom Line Cooper is tough to get a read on due to the level of competition he plays. He is good but not dominant as a run blocker, which is a little surprising based on his girthy frame. He doesn't play with as much hip torque as you want so he will probably always have some limitations as a drive blocker. He's a decent athlete with an NFL frame and that should help him go as a developmental Day 3 draft prospect.
-Lance Zierlein

[diamondlucy]

Keith Kelsey ILB Louisville

And on that note..here is a tweet from him.




Double nickel @keithkelsey55

Take note of every linebacker that was takin befor me! On another note imma Pittsburg steeler baby

[BradshawsHairdresser]

Keith Kelsey ILB Louisville

I like that addition, but I think his ceiling is probably a backup.

[8467thekraken]

Why no interest in Carroll Phillips, SK???

[birtikidis]

Rushel SHell RB WVU

[birtikidis]

Nelson Adams Miss St DE

[birtikidis]

I like that addition, but I think his ceiling is probably a backup.

That's probably every player from here on out. Only UDFA players who become starters are kickers, punters and... Long Snappers