What udfa do you see making the roster this year?

[twfish]

Colts have a long streak of atleast 1 udfa making the 53 man roster and I think we will probably have more than 1 this year.

 

1. Josh Ferguson, with as much praise and reps he's getting with luck I almost think he will be a lock to make the 53 barring injury or terrible pre season play

 

2. Tevaun Smith. With the the colts sounding like they are are going to more of a 3 WR set I see the colts keeping a couple extra WR on the roster. Smith has good size, speed and hands and has gotten praise.

 

3. Mekale Mckay. In my initial review of udfa I didn't think he would have much or a shot because he was pretty raw and hands don't look great on film but this camp has been good for him and it sounds opposite. He's gotten praise for his route running and hasn't been much of a mention of drops. The Colts could definitely use someone with his size (6'4 and runs a 4.5 40).

 

4. Curt Maggit. This is one I beleive is the least likely but the lack of depth at the position gives him hope. His injuries have been hampering him so the preseason games are incredibly important for him.

 

It's still a tad early and there's all preseason but with the end of training camp (for the public) I figured it'd be a good discussion. Who do you think will make the final 53?

[krunk]

Chester Rogers has been getting more recognition than any of the UDFA WR guys so he's got a good shot it seems.

[krunk]

Wouldn't mind seeing Mckay make it if he's unbuttered his hands.  Love that size and we need a Kelvin Benjamin/Devin Funchess type of threat on this team.   I've heard some mentions of Tevaun Smith but not as much as I thought I would hear.

[Smonroe]

3 minutes ago, krunk said:

Chester Rogers has been getting more recognition than any of the UDFA WR guys so he's got a good shot it seems.

 

Everyone in Huntsville, AL is routing for him.  But as soon as that other professional team from Tuscaloosa starts playing, they'll forget about him.

[krunk]

Have very high expectations Ferguson will make it.  Defensively speaking I expect Ron Thompson to make the cut.  I'm not sure where I'm at on Maggitt at this point.  It's been too quiet so I don't know what to think.  I think Stefan Mcclure will make it in some capacity at safety.  Either as depth or pure special teamer.

[twfish]

21 minutes ago, krunk said:

Have very high expectations Ferguson will make it.  Defensively speaking I expect Ron Thompson to make the cut.  I'm not sure where I'm at on Maggitt at this point.  It's been too quiet so I don't know what to think.  I think Stefan Mcclure will make it in some capacity at safety.  Either as depth or pure special teamer.

I've heard alot about Ron thompson I just really need to watch his tape because I don't have enough knowledge to say whether he would or wouldnt. Maggit I have a feeling will makes his presence known in a pre season game and there dropping him into coverage in practice. You could be right about chester though he's sounding inpressive

[SilentHill]

1 hour ago, krunk said:

Have very high expectations Ferguson will make it.  Defensively speaking I expect Ron Thompson to make the cut.  I'm not sure where I'm at on Maggitt at this point.  It's been too quiet so I don't know what to think.  I think Stefan Mcclure will make it in some capacity at safety.  Either as depth or pure special teamer.

 

Yep, I think Ron makes the roster too.

[Caleb3502]

Josh Ferguson should be able to make the team with the uncertainty behind Gore.  I think for HBs it will be Gore/Ferguson/Turbin or Gore/Ferguson/Todman.  

 

Right now we have three WRs (Hilton/Moncrief/Hilton) locked for a roster spot.  Quan Bray will probably make the team but for right now he's mainly a return specialist, I haven't seen much of him as a WR.  We will probably carry 5 to 6 WRs, so I could see Tevaun Smith, Mekale McKay, or Chester Rogers making the team. I think Rogers right now has the best shot but we'll see how preseason plays out.  

 

For veteran OLBs on the team we have Mathis, Cole, Walden, and Okine, who just switched from DE.  I think Bates will make the team so that is 5 OLBs.  I could see Thompson making it so we have more youth at the position and because Okine can play DE as well with the injuries we have on the D-Line.        

 

 

[krunk]

I think Junior Sylvestre will make it, but he appears to have some strong competition from Edwin Jackson.

[Valpo2004]

Ferguson and I will say that we will almost certainly keep one UDFA receiver.  I don't know which one that will be though. 

[krunk]

>> Keep an eye on: Edwin Jackson

If you notice a blur flying across your television screen during the Colts’ preseason opener against the Buffalo Bills on Saturday, there’s a decent chance it will be inside linebacker Edwin Jackson.

The Colts, according to a source, considered promoting Jackson to their active roster late last season after he was added to the practice squad. There wasn’t room for him on the roster then, but he’s going to give coaches and the front office lots to think about if his play in the preseason matches his practice performance.

Jackson is a high-energy, sideline-to-sideline player who gets to the ball in a hurry. On the first day in pads, he showed some diversity in his game, making an impressive interception.

Jackson is in his second year out of Georgia Southern, a program that only recently joined FBC, and is yet to find a home in the NFL. He remains a raw talent and still must grow by leaps and bounds to become an NFL mainstay.

But suffice it to say Jackson has the Colts’ attention.

http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2016/08/11/best-and-worst-colts-training-camp/88576824/

[Defjamz26]

Ferguson is a lock IMO. He's been getting tons of praise and they're always talking about him.

 

I also think Maggitt if he's healthy for all 4 pre-season games. He's got talent.

 

I think Swoope finally cashes in and proves the 2 years he spent developing were worth it.

[RockThatBlue]

Barring a wild injury or Ferguson turns into a fumble machine during the preseason,  I think its a safe bet he makes the roster. He got a signing bonus didn't he? Can't imagine he was given a signing bonus for the heck of it.

 

What do people think about Ron Thompson? Could he make the 53?

[Smonroe]

56 minutes ago, RockThatBlue said:

Barring a wild injury or Ferguson turns into a fumble machine during the preseason,  I think its a safe bet he makes the roster. He got a signing bonus didn't he? Can't imagine he was given a signing bonus for the heck of it.

 

What do people think about Ron Thompson? Could he make the 53?

 

Didnt Carter get a bonus last year?

 

 He has to show he can pick up a block and also hold onto the ball.  I think he's going to be a very good receiver.  

[IAColtsFan]

I agree with Valpo and will add either Maggit/Thompson.

 

On a side note...  does anyone know if there is an actual list of the previous UDFAs we kept?  I'd be interested in seeing all those names.

[akcolt]

I think Ferguson might be the only one to make it the 53 man on O Tevaun Smith has a good shot if we keep 6 WR's. I'm not counting Swoope he's been on the PS for 2yrs. I'm looking at 2016 UDFA.

 

On D I think Thompson has the best shot. A guy like Rose White or Milton could sneak in there. I'm excited to see the young DB's. Simmons is a guy I think might surprise and take advantage of the DL injuries. 

[Gavin]

I think several guys crack the PS. However I see the following undrafted rookies cracking the 53:

 

 

1.Darius White-CB

2.Curt Maggit-OLB

3.Josh Ferguson-RB

4.Stefan McClure-S

5.Dont sleep on Chester Rogers WR

6.Ron Thompson-OLB

7.Delvon Simmons DT (Injuries to the D Line really help his cause more than anything)

 

Pre Preseason predictions. Ill adjust as we go along

 

 

[twfish]

1 minute ago, Gavin said:

I think several guys crack the PS. However I see the following undrafted rookies cracking the 53:

 

 

1.Darius White-CB

2.Curt Maggit-OLB

3.Josh Ferguson-RB

4.Stefan McClure-S

5.Dont sleep on Chester Rogers WR

6.Ron Thompson-OLB

7.Delvon Simmons DT (Injuries to the D Line really help his cause more than anything)

 

Pre Preseason predictions. Ill adjust as we go along

 

 

I'll just make one after each pre season game so we have something to talk about   plus our opinions will probably change and players will shine in game and make the 53 just like varga did lady year

[GoColts8818]

Ask me after a game or two, this time last year we were fitting Carter for his hall of fame jacket.

[akcolt]

10 hours ago, Gavin said:

I think several guys crack the PS. However I see the following undrafted rookies cracking the 53:

 

 

1.Darius White-CB

2.Curt Maggit-OLB

3.Josh Ferguson-RB

4.Stefan McClure-S

5.Dont sleep on Chester Rogers WR

6.Ron Thompson-OLB

7.Delvon Simmons DT (Injuries to the D Line really help his cause more than anything)

 

Pre Preseason predictions. Ill adjust as we go along

 

 

I like Simmons as a sleeper too. I think your list is a good start. I think Thompson and Ferguson find their way on the roster. 

 

The guy getting a lot of attention I'm not so high on is Maggitt. I am anxious to see what we do with the LB's. We have some interesting DB's too. It should be a competative preseason. 

 

Everyone talks about the numbers Green put up at the combine Southward was a tad better at nearly every event.