Photo: Morgan State University All-American RB, Chad Simpson signs a free agent contract with the Colts.
The 2008 NFL Draft is not an exact science; the reason for all the free agency signings after the big two day draft party. Like always, the majority of the
MEAC and
SWAC players that are provided an opportunity to make the league are picked up on the cheap at the day after signing party. This year is no different than prior years, with the exception that a few of these players will make the final rosters.
The 2008 free agent signings that will be reporting to mini-camps are:
Jacksonville JaguarsClyde Edwards,
WR;
Grambling State University
Brian
Witherspoon, CB, Stillman College**
Arizona CardinalsThaddeus Coleman, T, Mississippi Valley State University
Jason Banks,
DT,
Grambling State University
Seattle SeahawksDeMichael Dizer, CB,
Grambling State University
Dallas CowboysMarcus Dixon, DE, Hampton University
Indianapolis ColtsCurtis Johnson, DE, Clark-
Atlanta University**
Chad Simpson, RB/KR, Morgan State University
Cleveland BrownsJames Lee, OT, South Carolina State University
DeShawn Baker, RB, South Carolina State University
Detroit LionsRudy
Hardie, DE, Howard University
Bobbie Williams, DB, Bethune
Cookman University
Jeremy Breath, OL, Delaware State University
Philadelphia EaglesShaheer McBride,
WR, Delaware State University
Buffalo BillsJason Jones,
WR, University of Arkansas Pine Bluff
St. Louis Rams Vernon Bryant,
DT, Hampton University
Washington RedskinsBryan Wilson, LB, Morgan State University
Tennessee TitansEddie Williams,
WR, Lane College**
San Diego ChargersLamar
Divens,
DT, Tennessee State University
New York GiantsKelly Rouse, DE, Delaware State University
Cincinnati Bengals
Russell Reeves, LB, Delaware State University
New Orleans SaintsCleve McCoy, WR, South Carolina State University
(Has contract offer from Canadian Football League’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers as a QB, his college position. CFL Team approved tryout with Saints).
2008 NFL - HBCU Draft PicksArizona CardinalsDominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB, Tennessee State University
1st Round, #16
Miami DolphinsKendall Langford, DE, Hampton University
3rd Round, #66
Tennessee TitansWilliam Hayes, DE, Winston Salem State University
4th Round, #103
Minnesota VikingsJaymar Johnson, WR/KR, Jackson State University
6th Round, #193
Cleveland BrownsAlex Hall, DE/OLB, Saint Augustine's College*
7th Round, #231
* CIAA
**SIAC