hjerry Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 During the first half of the 2014 college football season, West Virginia wide receiver Kevin White dominated the competition. He was ripping off huge yardage and catch totals on a weekly basis, and teams were completely incapable of taking him out of the game. That changed when he went up against TCU cornerback Kevin White. While the Horned Frogs sent some safety help over the top with bracket coverage, TCU's White had a superb game going against one of the best receivers in college football; he held the Mountaineer play-maker had only three receptions for 28 yards. In 2014, the senior cornerback totaled 51 tackles with two interceptions and 11 passes broken up. He finished the year with a decent performance at the Senior Bowl, yet was not chosen in the 2015 NFL Draft. Sources say there were a few reasons why White went undrafted. For one, the 5-foot-9, 183-pounder is undersized and could be limited to slot-cornerback duties in the NFL. The same sources also said that White's tape and skill set were just average. Teams felt that, by far, his best game was against West Virginia and his other performances weren't of that caliber. Thus, teams didn't feel compelled to select White. After going undrafted, Carter signed with the Atlanta Falcons. That was a good choice by White and his agent. Falcons defensive backs coach Raheem Morris has had a long history of giving late-round and undrafted free agent cornerbacks a real shot to make the roster and receive playing time. Kyle Arrington, E.J. Biggers and Elbert Mack are a few examples. The Falcons also have an open competition for their fourth and fifth cornerback spots; the top three are set with Desmond Trufant, Robert Alford and Jalen Collins. After those three, White should have a fair shot to win one of two roster spots. With a new coaching staff, White is landing in Atlanta at a good time, and it wouldn't be surprising if he sticks on the roster. http://walterfootball.com/wu2015kwhite.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lornoth Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 My favourite UDFA we signed this year, I really liked him coming out; didn't think he'd make it out of the late rounds. It's too bad (in a good way, I guess) that we're so loaded at CB now, we'll have to let somebody good go eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheldon Cooper Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 I like him as #5 but FS could have impact on Whites chances.1-Trufant2-Alford3-Collins4-Southward5-KingSouthward or King could wind up at FS clearing an opening for White who I expect to play well. Jonathon Mincy, Robenson Therezie, and Terrell Floyd have a chance at roster or PS too. Parms seems more like PS. All four seem more like S's than CB though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheldon Cooper Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Working in White's behalf is Collins and Southard MIA. King and White both getting rep as is Mincy maybe. I'm eager to see a practice myself to see where the youngsters are lining up and how far down the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuggle'2 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 He really is intriguing. Preseason this year is going to be fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romfal Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 arguably the best shot of any UDFA to make the 53. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconBlood Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Glad we have him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlantafan21 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 arguably the best shot of any UDFA to make the 53.You'd think so, but Falcons have surprisingly good depth at CB with the Collins pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atljbo Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 dude looked really good at the senior bowl alsohttp://www.footballinsiders.com/tcus-kevin-white-makes-a-name-for-himself-at-senior-bowl/ NFL TCU’s Kevin White Makes a Name for Himself at Senior BowlWest Virginia WR Kevin White never showed up at the Senior Bowl, but the other Kevin White — the TCU cornerback — showed up and showed out.The latter White (5-foot-10, 174 pounds) relished the opportunity to go against the best talent in the nation and more than held his own throughout the week, battling with South Team’s deep and dynamic receiving corps.“I’m just trying to showcase my ability,” White said. “TCU is not the biggest school. We had a good year, but we’re not the biggest school. You don’t get to see a lot of us play sometimes, so I’m just trying to showcase my ability and show what TCU football is about.”Ironically, White’s strong performance led to comparisons to a former TCU player, cornerback Jason Verrett. A first-round pick of the Chargers in last year’s draft, Verrett has served as a mentor for White.“He’s just a great player and a smart player,” White said of Verrett. “You try to take all the little things you can from a player like that. I still talk to him now and I’ve met with him out in San Diego. We’ve talked about how the draft is going to be and how the Combine is going to be. He’s someone I’ve always looked up to and he sheds knowledge on me.”So what advice did Verrett give White on the pre-draft process?“Just as far as the whole process, he said just take it all in,” White said. “It’s going to be a long process, just let it run its course. And when the Combine does come, just be smooth.”There is a legitimate chance White could end up reuniting with Verrett in San Diego. The Chargers are in the market for cornerback help, as starting CBs Brandon Flowers and Shareece Wright are both scheduled to become unrestricted free agents.White is likely to hear his name called between the third and fifth rounds of April’s draft.“That would be awesome,” said White of the possibility of winding up in San Diego. “If it did end up like that where I could play with [Verrett] again, that would be awesome to play in San Diego with the Chargers.”It would also be convenient for White, who will spend the coming weeks working out at EXOS in San Diego.Wherever White ends up, he believes he will have a leg-up on other rookies thanks to his Senior Bowl experience. He was able to spend the week working with the coaches of the Jacksonville Jaguars, who are no strangers to developing young cornerback talent.“It’s definitely a learning experience,” said White of working with the Jaguars coaches. “You’re learning from guys at the top level who’ve been doing it for a long time.”White knows he cannot get too excited when he hears the name “Kevin White” called on draft day, as the first time that happens it will refer to the dynamic playmaker from West Virginia. But it should be noted that TCU’s White more than held his own in the meeting between the two Kevin Whites this season, holding the Mountaineers’ star receiver to just three catches and 28 yards.Performances like that one, along with his impressive showing during Senior Bowl week, have his arrow pointed firmly upward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wjcorner Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 kinda deep at CB...might be another Middleton scenario...fighting for the 5th spot from where I'm looking at it unless King will solely play S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romfal Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 You'd think so, but Falcons have surprisingly good depth at CB with the Collins pick.yes, but I'm not sure anyones roster spot is safe beyond Trufant, Collins and Alford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Gonna leave this right here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Gonna leave this right herehttp://youtu.be/4Kcs_8zcm-4War Eagle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maorifalcon Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 That Robensen Therize looks like lightening in a bottle! Heres to healthy competition! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Falcon Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Awful article. Did not explain both were named Kevin White at the beginning, and then says " Carter signed with Atlanta." In the 3 rd paragraph. Who?!I come to sites to learn about guys as UDFA and I did not understand who they were talking about.Long shot to make it, but give him a shot with the competition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born Again Georgian Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Awful article. Did not explain both were named Kevin White at the beginning, and then says " Carter signed with Atlanta." In the 3 rd paragraph. Who?!I come to sites to learn about guys as UDFA and I did not understand who they were talking about.Long shot to make it, but give him a shot with the competition.I'm glad I'm not the only one who noticed that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuggle'2 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Awful article. Did not explain both were named Kevin White at the beginning, and then says " Carter signed with Atlanta." In the 3 rd paragraph. Who?!I come to sites to learn about guys as UDFA and I did not understand who they were talking about.Long shot to make it, but give him a shot with the competition.Haha... yeah the first time I read it I was like WTF? Had to re-read the whole thing line by line to make sure it wasn't me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delaigle Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 I like him as #5 but FS could have impact on Whites chances.1-Trufant2-Alford3-Collins4-Southward5-KingSouthward or King could wind up at FS clearing an opening for White who I expect to play well. Jonathon Mincy, Robenson Therezie, and Terrell Floyd have a chance at roster or PS too. Parms seems more like PS. All four seem more like S's than CB though.I wouldn't toss Phillip Adams out the window just yetDo you really think King and Therezie will get reps at CB??your scenerio all depends on if they carry 10 DBs or just 9 DBs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 I wouldn't toss Phillip Adams out the window just yetDo you really think King and Therezie will get reps at CB??your scenerio all depends on if they carry 10 DBs or just 9 DBsNo. The only question about Therezie...is he a Free or Strong Safety...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuggle'2 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 No. The only question about Therezie...is he a Free or Strong Safety...lolHe was fun to watch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 He was fun to watch! Extremely fun. Was just making the comment about him being a CB...which is he is not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlfanstckndenver Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Confusing article. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjerry Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 Awful article. Did not explain both were named Kevin White at the beginning, and then says " Carter signed with Atlanta." In the 3 rd paragraph. Who?!I come to sites to learn about guys as UDFA and I did not understand who they were talking about.Long shot to make it, but give him a shot with the competition.I believe that he got confused at the end, with Sam Carter, a safety, also from TCU, who he did one of these for the day before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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