Sunday, April 29, 2018

Draft recap: Grambling State trio earn UFA deals after NFL Draft

GRAMBLING, Louisiana -- The excruciating long weekend of the NFL Draft and the intense wait games it brings with it for the players has come and gone.

Now, it's time to decompress.

All the smoke from the bells and whistles has cleared and initially on the other side, three former Grambling State football players find themselves getting the opportunity to play on the professional level. After going undrafted, the trio didn't have to wait long to reach free agent deals Saturday night.

Here's a shakedown of where the former Bulldogs are heading:

Running back Martez Carter

Day 3 of the NFL Draft was a long "on edge" day for Martez Carter and his family. The former Grambling State star running back had been projected to be a sixth or seventh round selection, but that didn't pan out after tuning into the near, seven-hour long marathon.

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