2012 SWAC Football Class - NFL Camp and Signing Updates

2012 SWAC Football Class - NFL Camp and Signing Updates

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April 28, 2013
Undrafted Free Agent Signings

Atlanta Falcons
Terren Jones* (OL - Alabama State)
- Jones was the anchor of an ASU offense that led the conference in scoring (32.0 ppg) and red zone offense (92 percent). 

Undrafted free agents 2013: Falcons sign 4 linebackers, 18 players so far
Former Alabama State OL Terren Jones signs undrafted free agent deal with Atlanta Falcons

Brandon Thurmond (LB - Arkansas-Pine Bluff)
- Thurmond led the SWAC and FCS in sacks with 18.5 averaging nearly two per game. He paced Arkansas-Pine Bluff with 70 tackles (41 solo), 25 tackles for loss, three fumble recoveries, and one forced fumble in 2012. He also led the nation with 25 tackles for a loss.

Falcons pick up Golden Lions' Thurmond
Undrafted free agents 2013: Falcons sign 4 linebackers, 18 players so far

Arizona Cardinals
Jamaal Johnson-Webb* (OL - ALabama A&M)
- Webb made headlines when becoming the first player from the school to participate in the NFL Combine in Indianapolis in February 2013. Helped anchor an offensive line that gave up the fewest sacks in the SWAC (18). AAMU's offense ranked in the top five in third down conversions, red zone offense, scoring offense, total offense and pass efficiency. He was aintricate part of an offensive line that instrumental is producing the league's leading rusher in 2012.

Alabama A&M OL Jamaal-Johnson Webb signs free agent deal with Arizona Cardinals
Jamaal Johnson-Webb the HBCU standout Tackle is heading to Arizona

Kansas City Chiefs
Kaderius Lacey* (RB - Alabama A&M)
- The all-time leading rusher in Alabama A&M football history during the Division I era, he gained more than 2,800 yards during his career and led the conference with 932 yards on 182 to carries while scoring eight touchdowns.

Former Alabama A&M RB Kaderius Lacey signs as free agent with Kansas City Chiefs
Kaderius Lacey Headed to Kansas City Chiefs

Rico Richardson* (WR - Jackson State)
- Richardson, the SWAC Offensive Player of the Year, led the conference in receiving yards (1,153) and receiving yards per game (96.1). He caught 60 passes, averaged 19.2 yards per receptions and had 11 receiving touchdowns.

Chiefs To Sign UFA Rico Richardson
Kansas City Chiefs' UDFA: 'These guys are the real deal - there's no fake advertising'

St. Louis Rams
Joseph 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, 2013
Rookie Tryouts

Atlanta Falcons
Kejuan 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 Jaguars
Terrance 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.

Speedy Lewis stands out at Alcorn State Pro Day
Jaguars Invite 19 for Rookis Tryouts

Oakland Raiders
Greg 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 Packers
Jarvis 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, 2013
Rookie Tryouts

Atlanta Falcons
Bill 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.
Falcons to Try Out 17 Players this Weekend


May 9, 2013
Tryouts

New Orleans Saints

Chantz 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.

Bill Ross (LB - Arkansas-Pine Bluff)
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May 13, 2013
Signings Due to Tryouts

Oakland Raiders
Greg Jenkins (QB - Alabama State)
Raiders sign undrafted quarterback to play wide receiver

Atlanta Falcons
Saeed Lee (DB - Alabama State)
Falcons sign Lee


May 14, 2013
Signings Due to Tryouts

Green Bay Packers
Jarvis Wilson (Reed) (LB - Prairie View A&M)
Packers Sign Jarvis Wilson

Oakland Raiders
Eric Harper (DE - Grambling State)
Harper Signs Free Agent Contract with Raiders


May 21, 2013
Signings

Arizona Cardinals
Charles Hawkins (WR - Southern)
Arizona signs rookie free agent WR Hawkins
Arizona Cardinals make roster moves with a pair of undrafted free agents