birdz4i Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Over the last few years, the Falcons have been able to fill some crucial roster spots by dipping into the undrafted free agent pool.Paul Worrilow for example, won the starting middle linebacker job as a rookie and has led the team in tackles in each of his two professional campaigns. Fellow 2013 signee Joplo Bartu's earned time at outside linebacker and has played in every regular season game since coming to Atlanta. In 2014, Ryan Schraeder and James Stone proved to be solid options when injuries ravaged the Falcons’ offensive line.The latest crop of undrafted rookies includes several noteworthy prospects, as well. Among them could be a number of valuable assets for new head coach Dan Quinn."As a coach, you have this great satisfaction of taking a (college free agent) to where you think he can go and do the things on your team,” Quinn said Friday. “It happens all around the league."There will be some people that will surprise us. I don’t know who they are yet, way too early in the program to tell. But I imagine there will be some people that are here at the camp today who have an excellent chance of being on a team just by the way that they play — the style, the attitude.”One player who could surprise is New Mexico State’s Valerian Ume-Ezeoke. As mentioned on Friday, Ume-Ezeoke had a great senior year with the Aggies. He allowed just three quarterback disruptions all season, according to Pro Football Focus, and graded as the third best FBS center.Although New Mexico State isn’t in a particularly difficult conference, head coach Doug Martin said Ume-Ezeoke held his own against bigger programs such as Texas and UCLA. But, despite his recent success and a pro day that was described as “awesome”, the 6-foot-2, 305-pound lineman went undrafted.This could be a blessing for the Falcons, whom Ume-Ezeoke said were “probably the most interested team throughout this entire process.”Joey Mbu, projected to go as high as the fourth round, is an intriguing option at defensive tackle. The University of Houston product earned first-team All-American Athletic Conference honors by recording 32 tackles (4.5 for loss) and 2.5 sacks as a senior.Viewed as a prototypical NT capable of playing in the 3-4 or 4-3 formation, Mbu could eventually aid the Falcons’ run defense. Listed at 6-foot-3 and 313 pounds, he certainly has the build coaches like from interior D-linemen. His 35-inch arms are the longest among DLs who attended the Combine. Shane Wynn, one of Tevin Coleman’s teammates at Indiana, is a fast, undersized wide receiver who ran a scorching 4.29-second 40-yard dash at the Hoosiers’ pro day—faster than all but one player at the Combine (J.J. Nelson, Auburn). According to the Indianapolis Star, he reportedly turned in a 4.25-second 40 on his first attempt. If true, that would put him one-one hundredth of a second behind the best Combine run since 1999, when electric timing was first used. Wynn caught 56 passes during his senior season, three of which were touchdowns, for 708 yards. The 5-foot-6 wideout also notched two rushing scores and 138 yards on the ground.Consider Wynn’s production on special teams—last year he returned 11 kickoffs for 244 yards and 13 punts for 69 yards—and it’s easy to see why the Falcons are interested in his services. If he can overcome his diminutive frame, Wynn could be of use in a limited capacity. This weekend, he should see a lot of cornerback Kevin White(not to be confused with the wide receiver with the same name) out of TCU.NFL Network’s Mike Mayock liked what he saw from White’s pro day and compared the young DB to Jason Verrett, a first round pick last spring.At 5-foot-10, White doesn’t have ideal size, but he does excel in man-to-man coverage—a skill Quinn greatly appreciates. Damian Parms is another defensive back who fits Quinn’s mold. Aggressive, tall and reportedly comfortable in man coverage underneath, he could be a nice fit in Atlanta’s new defense. The Florida Atlantic safety finished 2014 with 84 tackles, good for second on his team.http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Quinn-Excited-About-Undrafted-Rookie-Crop/3df95d1e-8e6b-45e9-bbc4-f1274d2f1216 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grrrillapmpn Inc.® Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 What isn't Quinn excited about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconOdense Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 What isn't Quinn excited about?You Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLFalcon36 Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Haha Grrlla, you speak the truth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hashbrown3 Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 With our draft haul any breakthrough's from UDFA's would be icing on the cake!! There is no doubt we have a knack for finding these udfa studs so I won't be surprised if our roster continues to get even better & deeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon Man™ Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 What isn't Quinn excited about?About being "Fired up?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moist Words Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 What isn't Quinn excited about?Male pattern baldness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibachi Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 What isn't Quinn excited about? That Tom Bradys balls is more shrunk than his Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droopy1592 Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Male pattern baldness.Zing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grrrillapmpn Inc.® Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 YouI'll give you a like for effort. Keep at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Falcon Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Did we get JJ Nelson too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconOdense Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Maybe reason to be excited...@Ob_Scho: I love the vibe and chemistry with the fellas. Something special brewing is the myst of all this hard work. Falcon fans #RiseUp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerosmith67 Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 What isn't Quinn excited about?Tipping Hats, sun burns on bald heads = Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigSmackDaddy Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 About being "Fired up?"Oh no I'm sure he's fired up to be fired up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdBrain53 Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 I don't know I'm pretty fired up to have a Coach who's fired up about being fired up, gets me all fired up so I can Rise Up about this upcoming season. But hey that's just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Chief Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 As stupid as people act about UDFA you would think they have no place in the nfl period. There have been so many great UDFA throughout the years. I just found out tashaun Gipson wasn't drafted. All guys need is a chance to prove themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SavvyFalcon89 Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 What isn't Quinn excited about?Erectile Dysfunction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerSteve Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 What isn't Quinn excited about?You know what, bro? I don't blame him. I'm pretty hyped myself, right down to the potential of our UDFA's. A whole new day is dawning in Falconland, and it's going to be awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneManWolfPack Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 What isn't Quinn excited about?Exactly. And it rubs off on his players. And next thing you know they're flying around the field knocking ***** in the dirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lornoth Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Very interested in White, Mbu, and Ume. I don't know if they have a chance to make the 53 but I'll certainly be keeping an eye on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ7000 Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 i not sure about all that.... i mean what else is he going to say... he is not excited Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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