2012 SWAC Football Class - NFL Camp and Signing Updates
SWAC.org
April 28, 2013
Undrafted Free Agent Signings
Atlanta Falcons
Terren Jones* (OL - Alabama State)
St. Louis RamsJoseph LeBeau* (DE/LB - Jackson State)- LeBeau ranked third in the nation in tackles for a loss with 23.5 and finished second in the conference with 10.5 sacks. He was second on JSU's defense with 66 tackles (44 solo) while leading the team with six quarterback hurries.
LeBeau signs free agent deal with St. Louis Rams
April 29, 2013Rookie TryoutsAtlanta FalconsKejuan Riley* (DB - Alabama State)- Riley concluded his career with four interceptions, including 21 for his career, to become ASU's all-time leader.Last year, te tallied 55 tackles (39 solo) including three for a loss. He tacked on four pass break-ups and eight passes defended with one forced fumble. He played in the 2013 East-West Shrine Game, and also completed career as ASU's career leader in interception return yards (348). Riley, who led or tied for the conference lead in interceptions each of the final three years, finished his career with 231 tackles (145 solo) with four forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries. He also averaged 22.3 yards on 15 kick returns and 7.5 yards on 28 punt returns during his career.
Riley to Join Falcons
Saeed Lee (DB - Alabama State)- Last year at ASU, Lee had 34 tackles (26 solo), three for a loss, including a sack. He also recorded four pass break-ups and four passes defended. He finished his career 115 tackles (71 solo) with five interceptions, a pair of sacks and four fumble recoveries.
Saeed Lee to Join Falcons
Jacksonville JaguarsTerrance Lewis (WR - Alcorn State)- Lewis led Alcorn State in his final season with 37 receptions for 296 yards. He averaged eight yards per reception despite finishing the season with one touchdown He also averaged 4.3 yards per carry. A return specialist, he recorded 492 yards at kick-return for 15.9 yards a return. He returned a 94 yard touchdown last year.
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Oakland RaidersGreg Jenkins (QB - Alabama State)- Jenkins graduated from Alabama State in December finishing his career ranked sixth in total offense (4,003 yards) and eighth in passing yards (3,166). He accounted for 35 touchdowns (20 passing/15 rushing) in winning 13 of 19 career starts. He played in 21 career games in two seasons with the ASU. This past season, Jenkins set career highs in passing yards (1,691), rushing yards (507) and rushing touchdowns (8) while passing for nine touchdowns.He also played in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl at the quarterback and wide receiver positions during the practice week and in the game.
Greg Jenkins to work out for the Raiders
Eric Harper (DE - Grambling State)
- Harper gathered 55 tackles (37 solo), 13 tackles for a loss, and four sacks in his final season with GSU. He also forced two fumbles while recovering one.
Green Bay PackersJarvis Wilson (LB - Prairie View A&M)- As a senior, Wilson registered 63 tackles, including eight tackles for loss, a half-sack, a forced fumble, four quarterback hurries and two passes defensed. His best season was in 2011, when he posted 59 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, seven sacks, a forced fumble, three QB hurries and two passes defensed.
Packers Rookie Tryout Tracker
May 2, 2013Rookie TryoutsAtlanta FalconsBill Ross* (LB - Arkansas-Pine Bluff)- Ross finished with a SWAC best, 127 (70 solo) tackles, 10.6 per game, while scoring three defensive touchdowns. He also tallied three interceptions, nine taqckles for a loss, two forced fumbles, two sacks, six break-ups, nine passes defended, and a blocked kick in the championship game.
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May 9, 2013
Tryouts
New Orleans SaintsChantz Stevenson (DB - Southern)Charles Hawkins (WR - Southern)- Hawkins finished his senior year at Southern and had 31 catches for 467 yards (15.1 yard avg.) and seven touchdowns. He played at Southern under current Cardinals running backs coach Stump Mitchell, who was the Jaguars head coach from 2010-12. For his career, Hawkins played in 34 games and had 71 receptions for 1,091 yards (15.4 yard avg.) and 10 touchdowns.
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May 14, 2013
Signings Due to Tryouts
Green Bay Packers
Jarvis Wilson (Reed) (LB - Prairie View A&M)
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Signings
Arizona Cardinals
Charles Hawkins (WR - Southern)