Chargers UDFA Signings

[LIGHTS OUT]

Here is a list of the UDFA’s that the Chargers have signed:

RB Jeremy Cox, Old Dominion

EDGE Chris Peace, Virginia

Punter Tyler Newsome, Notre Dame

WR Rodney Randle, Jr., Lamar

DT Reggie Howard, Toledo

S Rod Teamer, Toledo

OL Koda Martin, Syracuse

CB Kemon Hall, North Texas

WR Trevion Thompson, Clemson

LB Elijah Zeise, Pittsburgh

TE Matt Sokol, Michigan State

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A guy with hair like this could really be a difference maker on the OL

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[shruggy]

Apr 27, 2019 18:29:12 GMT -7 LIGHTS OUT said:

Reggie Howard, DT

[joemcrugby]

Chargers Agree to Terms with 19 Undrafted Free Agents
Ricky Henne
MANAGING EDITOR

No team has the type of success with finding undrafted gems like the Chargers.

In fact, at least one has made the opening 53-man roster for 22 straight seasons, which is the longest active streak in the NFL. Last year saw at least three make it out of training camp for the fourth consecutive season.

So, who might be the next to follow in the footsteps of Adrian Phillips, Austin Ekeler and so on?

Shortly following the end of this year’s draft, the Bolts announced they’ve agreed to terms with the following 19 college free agents:

G Chris Brown – USC

The Los Angeles native and USC product now also gets to play his pro career in his hometown. The 6-5, 210-pound interior lineman played in 53 games for the Trojans while serving as the team’s starting guard over his last two seasons.

NT Eurndraus Bryant – NC State

The Bolts bring in an NC State defensive lineman for the second-straight year after drafting Justin Jones with their third-round pick in 2018. Bryant is a 6-1, 330-pound nose tackle who earned a significant role in 2019, posting 25 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks.

T Blake Camper – South Carolina

A hulking tackle at 6-8, 309-pounds, Camper played in 40 games over his career with 10 starts, all at right tackle. He came into his own his senior season, showcasing his flexibility with an impressive performance taking over left tackle duties in the team’s win over Ole Miss.

LB Josh Corcoran – Northern Illinois

A 6-3, 251-pound linebacker who played defensive end at Northern Illinois, Corcoran recorded 31 tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss, 10 sacks and one forced fumble in 2018. He also ranked eighth in the FBS and second in the MAC in sacks per game (0.83). Overall, Corcoran appeared in 47 games, tallying 102 tackles, 28.0 tackles for loss, 16.5 sacks, two passes defensed and one interception.

RB Jeremy Cox – Old Dominion

The 6-0, 235-pound Cox is fresh off an impressive four-year career at Old Dominion. He toted the rock 441 times for 2,175 yards, averaging 4.9 yards per carry with 23 touchdowns. Cox also proved to be a weapon out of the backfield, catching 75 passes for 532 yards and another score.

CB Kemon Hall – North Texas

A first team All-Conference USA pick a year ago, Hall picked off five passes, which were the 10th most in the country. He returned two of those interceptions for touchdowns while also posting 14 passes defensed. All in all, the 5-11, 190-pound cornerback played two seasons for the Mean Green, amassing 120 tackles, 28 passes defensed and six picks.

TE Daniel Helm – Duke

The 6-4, 255-pound tight end made an impact in the passing game for the Blue Devils, catching 69 passes for 767 yards and six touchdowns. His top season came in 2018 when he caught 26 passes for 271 yards and two TDs, earning third-team all-conference honors in the process. In addition to his receiving capabilities, Helm also earned praise for his willingness as a blocker.

DT Reggie Howard – Toledo

Howard joins the Bolts after a dominating senior campaign in which he led the team, and ranked fourth in the conference, with 15.0 tackles for loss. The 6-3, 280-pound defensive tackle also recorded 50 tackles, 4.0 sacks and a pair of forced fumbles. Perhaps his most impressive performance came against Miami when he posted a career-high eight tackles.

CB Bradford Lemmons – Furman

A tall corner at 6-3, 192-pounds, Lemmons began his career as a wide receiver before switching to cornerback in 2017.

G Koda Martin – Syracuse

A massive 6-6, 304-pound guard, Martin transferred to Syracuse after playing his first three seasons at Texas A&M. He led the Orange in snaps as a senior (1,111) and was second on the team in pancake blocks with 31.5. As a result, he was named to the All-ACC Third Team.

WR Jason Moore – Findlay

A big target at 6-3, 218-pounds, Moore is a touchdown machine as he had 39 TD catches over his four years at Findlay. He also totaled 204 receptions for 3,217 yards over his career with his top season coming in 2016 when he hauled in 71 passes for 1,115 yards and 15 touchdowns.

P Tyler Newsome – Notre Dame

Newsome owns several records at Notre Dame including career punt average (44.0) and single-game punt average (59.6 vs. Vanderbilt in 2018). In addition, the 6-3, 214-pound punter landed 75 of his 225 punts inside the 20 while booting 72 at least 50 yards.

DE Chris Peace – Virginia

Peace played linebacker at Virginia where he led all ACC players at the position with 7.5 sacks in 2018. A team captain, he also notched 65 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss and two forced fumbles a year ago. Overall, the 6-2, 250-pounder appeared in 50 games over four seasons, totaling 198 tackles, 29.5 tackles for loss, 17.0 sacks, five passes defensed, four forced fumbles and one pick.

DB Rodney Randle – Lamar

A two-time All-Southland Conference selection, Randle recorded 170 tackles, 21 passes defensed and five interceptions in 41 games with 31 starts. He also impressed as a returner, bringing back 84 kicks for 1,802 yards and a touchdown. He averaged over 21 yards per kickoff return.

TE Matt Sokol – Michigan State

A physically imposing tight end at 6-6, 260-pounds, Sokol played in 52 games for the Spartans with 22 starts. He recorded 31 catches over four seasons for 348 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

S Roderic Teamer – Tulane

A 6-0, 205-pound safety, Teamer played in 46 games over four seasons, totaling 197 tackles, 15 passes defensed, three picks and three sacks. He also showed a flair for the dramatic on special teams, blocking two kicks.

WR Trevion Thompson – Clemson

Thompson joins Mike Williams and Artavis Scott as former Clemson wideouts on the Chargers. He hauled in 53 catches for 506 yards and two touchdowns in 57 career games while earning praise for his production on special teams.

C Tanner Volson – North Dakota State

Volson snapped to Easton Stick for the Bison, and he’ll be protecting the quarterback once again as the Chargers took his former teammate this year in the fifth round. Overall, Volson is a 6-4, 303-pound center who appeared in 58 games over four seasons at North Dakota State.

LB Elijah Zeise – Pittsburgh

After playing sparingly as a freshman and sophomore, the 6-2, 240-pound linebacker was highly productive during his final two seasons for the Panthers. Over the past pair of seasons, he recorded 97 tackles, 9.0 tackles for loss, five passes defensed, one sack and a pair of forced fumbles.

www.chargers.com/news/chargers-agree-to-terms-with-19-undrafted-free-agents

[cthommes]

Surely the 210 lb guard is a typo. I hope.

[marconi]

Looks like we've definitely added some beef. I love it when lineman are described as hulking, dominating or massive.

I like seeing Randle and Hall as we can always use some depth at CB . Randle is a bonus as a kick returner.

I think either Helm or Sokol are a lock as its an area of need that we didn't address in the draft. They both have their strengths but I would give the edge to Helm just from a PON perspective.

WR Jason Moore from Findlay looks like he has the stats and size and could be the steal of the draft. Love these small school guys. Many of them are just where they are because they matured late. Always looking and hoping for the next Jerry Rice.

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This is my pick to make the roster. Both in terms of need and SIZE!

T Blake Camper – South Carolina

A hulking tackle at 6-8, 309-pounds, Camper played in 40 games over his career with 10 starts, all at right tackle. He came into his own his senior season, showcasing his flexibility with an impressive performance taking over left tackle duties in the team’s win over Ole Miss.

[marconi]

A little more on Randle:

DB Rodney Randle - Lamar

A two-time All-Southland Conference selection, Randle recorded 170 tackles, 21 passes defensed and five interceptions in 41 games with 31 starts. He also impressed as a returner, bringing back 84 kicks for 1,802 yards and a touchdown. He averaged over 21 yards per kickoff return.

Sometimes a blur can change your life, just ask Lamar product Rodney Randle. Every year the FCS has a guy pop a 40-yard dash time that makes scouts' heads spin collectively. This spring, Randle was that guy, posting a 4.28-second time in the 40-yard dash at his Pro Day, faster than anybody at the NFL Combine.

Last year, Prairie View A&M's KhaDarel Hodge was "that guy", timing in the mid 4.2-second range and using that to open doors. The rookie free agent eventually played in the Super Bowl for the Rams. Randle is well aware of Hodge, as they both played FCS college ball in the same state, Texas.

"I do remember that (about Hodge)," Randle told HERO Sports this week, just days before he'll learn where he'll be heading next week. "The Rams scout who I've met, he was scouting me during the season and told me about Hodge, that's who he wanted last year. He liked him the whole time."

The Lamar cornerback said he's heard the most from the Chargers, Browns, Texas and Patriots, and the Chargers worked him out a week after his Pro Day. The 5-foot-10, 191-pound cornerback/return specialist had 170 tackles in his career with five interceptions, 21 passes defended and returned 84 kickoffs in his career for 1,802 yards (21.5 avg) and a TD. Special teams -- both as a kick returner and a gunner on coverage -- will help him get onto a roster and give him time to grow as a defensive back.

While that special number of 4.28 helped his case most, his vertical jump of 41 inches and his broad jump of 131 inches didn't hurt either, as both would have been top five for CBs at the Combine, as would his shuttle time of 4.08 seconds. His marks clearly put him into an elite class, but how that translates this weekend is unknown. Some services consider him a priority free agent, which basically equates him to the 8th to 12th round pick slot of 25 years ago -- except he'll be the one making the call of where he heads, should he not get drafted.

"I feel like special teams is what's going to help me out," the Beaumont native and soon to be Lamar grad said. "I'm most definitely the underdog and I have always been. So I have that chip on my shoulder. I've been training for this my whole life, and I took my training in Denver (with Landow Performance) really serious with my eating and sleeping habits. My girlfriend kept reminding me that I could run in the 4.2s."

As usual for FCS products, their games against FBS competition are often conversation topics with scouts. In Randle's case, his chance to play against Baylor -- a team that once recruited him -- was quite an opportunity, and the Cardinals were beating the Bears in the first half of that game. Lamar games against Texas Tech, Houston and North Texas were also chances for individuals to prove themselves on film, even when sometimes the scores were lopsided thanks to depth differences.

He also got to go against fellow draft prospect Jazz Ferguson of Northwestern State, who once caught passes at LSU before transferring. The Southland Conference has challenged Randle, but he came through as an all-conference performer.

So that 4.28 time opened some doors, since it was faster than anything run at the Combine ... and this weekend we'll see what the final destination is.

"Your life can change a lot in one year, (Hodge) proved that," Randle said. "I definitely feel like my time has come."

[frozendisc]

Apr 27, 2019 18:58:52 GMT -7 cthommes said:

Surely the 210 lb guard is a typo. I hope.

Nope.....he is quick as it gets though......ha ha

[ohioboltfan]

Apr 27, 2019 18:58:52 GMT -7 cthommes said:

Surely the 210 lb guard is a typo. I hope.

I thought the same thing!

Hopefully it is a typo and he is 310 not 210. 

[totallybolted]

I count 4 OL. 2 of them Tackeles

[chargerfreak]

Apr 27, 2019 18:20:20 GMT -7 LIGHTS OUT said:

Here is a list of the UDFA’s that the Chargers have signed:

RB Jeremy Cox, Old Dominion

EDGE Chris Peace, Virginia

Punter Tyler Newsome, Notre Dame

WR Rodney Randle, Jr., Lamar

DT Reggie Howard, Toledo

S Rod Teamer, Toledo

OL Koda Martin, Syracuse

CB Kemon Hall, North Texas

WR Trevion Thompson, Clemson

LB Elijah Zeise, Pittsburgh

TE Matt Sokol, Michigan State

Old Dominion, Toledo, and North Texas.......ok well......things happen I guess.....but Lamar !?!?!?!?!?!?!?! Ok, now that's not even a freaking thing. C'mon now !!!!

[chargerfreak]

Apr 27, 2019 18:42:42 GMT -7 joemcrugby said:

Chargers Agree to Terms with 19 Undrafted Free Agents
Ricky Henne
MANAGING EDITOR

No team has the type of success with finding undrafted gems like the Chargers.

In fact, at least one has made the opening 53-man roster for 22 straight seasons, which is the longest active streak in the NFL. Last year saw at least three make it out of training camp for the fourth consecutive season.

So, who might be the next to follow in the footsteps of Adrian Phillips, Austin Ekeler and so on?

Shortly following the end of this year’s draft, the Bolts announced they’ve agreed to terms with the following 19 college free agents:

G Chris Brown – USC

The Los Angeles native and USC product now also gets to play his pro career in his hometown. The 6-5, 210-pound interior lineman played in 53 games for the Trojans while serving as the team’s starting guard over his last two seasons.

NT Eurndraus Bryant – NC State

The Bolts bring in an NC State defensive lineman for the second-straight year after drafting Justin Jones with their third-round pick in 2018. Bryant is a 6-1, 330-pound nose tackle who earned a significant role in 2019, posting 25 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks.

T Blake Camper – South Carolina

A hulking tackle at 6-8, 309-pounds, Camper played in 40 games over his career with 10 starts, all at right tackle. He came into his own his senior season, showcasing his flexibility with an impressive performance taking over left tackle duties in the team’s win over Ole Miss.

LB Josh Corcoran – Northern Illinois

A 6-3, 251-pound linebacker who played defensive end at Northern Illinois, Corcoran recorded 31 tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss, 10 sacks and one forced fumble in 2018. He also ranked eighth in the FBS and second in the MAC in sacks per game (0.83). Overall, Corcoran appeared in 47 games, tallying 102 tackles, 28.0 tackles for loss, 16.5 sacks, two passes defensed and one interception.

RB Jeremy Cox – Old Dominion

The 6-0, 235-pound Cox is fresh off an impressive four-year career at Old Dominion. He toted the rock 441 times for 2,175 yards, averaging 4.9 yards per carry with 23 touchdowns. Cox also proved to be a weapon out of the backfield, catching 75 passes for 532 yards and another score.

CB Kemon Hall – North Texas

A first team All-Conference USA pick a year ago, Hall picked off five passes, which were the 10th most in the country. He returned two of those interceptions for touchdowns while also posting 14 passes defensed. All in all, the 5-11, 190-pound cornerback played two seasons for the Mean Green, amassing 120 tackles, 28 passes defensed and six picks.

TE Daniel Helm – Duke

The 6-4, 255-pound tight end made an impact in the passing game for the Blue Devils, catching 69 passes for 767 yards and six touchdowns. His top season came in 2018 when he caught 26 passes for 271 yards and two TDs, earning third-team all-conference honors in the process. In addition to his receiving capabilities, Helm also earned praise for his willingness as a blocker.

DT Reggie Howard – Toledo

Howard joins the Bolts after a dominating senior campaign in which he led the team, and ranked fourth in the conference, with 15.0 tackles for loss. The 6-3, 280-pound defensive tackle also recorded 50 tackles, 4.0 sacks and a pair of forced fumbles. Perhaps his most impressive performance came against Miami when he posted a career-high eight tackles.

CB Bradford Lemmons – Furman

A tall corner at 6-3, 192-pounds, Lemmons began his career as a wide receiver before switching to cornerback in 2017.

G Koda Martin – Syracuse

A massive 6-6, 304-pound guard, Martin transferred to Syracuse after playing his first three seasons at Texas A&M. He led the Orange in snaps as a senior (1,111) and was second on the team in pancake blocks with 31.5. As a result, he was named to the All-ACC Third Team.

WR Jason Moore – Findlay

A big target at 6-3, 218-pounds, Moore is a touchdown machine as he had 39 TD catches over his four years at Findlay. He also totaled 204 receptions for 3,217 yards over his career with his top season coming in 2016 when he hauled in 71 passes for 1,115 yards and 15 touchdowns.

P Tyler Newsome – Notre Dame

Newsome owns several records at Notre Dame including career punt average (44.0) and single-game punt average (59.6 vs. Vanderbilt in 2018). In addition, the 6-3, 214-pound punter landed 75 of his 225 punts inside the 20 while booting 72 at least 50 yards.

DE Chris Peace – Virginia

Peace played linebacker at Virginia where he led all ACC players at the position with 7.5 sacks in 2018. A team captain, he also notched 65 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss and two forced fumbles a year ago. Overall, the 6-2, 250-pounder appeared in 50 games over four seasons, totaling 198 tackles, 29.5 tackles for loss, 17.0 sacks, five passes defensed, four forced fumbles and one pick.

DB Rodney Randle – Lamar

A two-time All-Southland Conference selection, Randle recorded 170 tackles, 21 passes defensed and five interceptions in 41 games with 31 starts. He also impressed as a returner, bringing back 84 kicks for 1,802 yards and a touchdown. He averaged over 21 yards per kickoff return.

TE Matt Sokol – Michigan State

A physically imposing tight end at 6-6, 260-pounds, Sokol played in 52 games for the Spartans with 22 starts. He recorded 31 catches over four seasons for 348 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

S Roderic Teamer – Tulane

A 6-0, 205-pound safety, Teamer played in 46 games over four seasons, totaling 197 tackles, 15 passes defensed, three picks and three sacks. He also showed a flair for the dramatic on special teams, blocking two kicks.

WR Trevion Thompson – Clemson

Thompson joins Mike Williams and Artavis Scott as former Clemson wideouts on the Chargers. He hauled in 53 catches for 506 yards and two touchdowns in 57 career games while earning praise for his production on special teams.

C Tanner Volson – North Dakota State

Volson snapped to Easton Stick for the Bison, and he’ll be protecting the quarterback once again as the Chargers took his former teammate this year in the fifth round. Overall, Volson is a 6-4, 303-pound center who appeared in 58 games over four seasons at North Dakota State.

LB Elijah Zeise – Pittsburgh

After playing sparingly as a freshman and sophomore, the 6-2, 240-pound linebacker was highly productive during his final two seasons for the Panthers. Over the past pair of seasons, he recorded 97 tackles, 9.0 tackles for loss, five passes defensed, one sack and a pair of forced fumbles.

www.chargers.com/news/chargers-agree-to-terms-with-19-undrafted-free-agents

Furman, Findlay, and Lamar..........I just don't know how much I can take here...................