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Some info on the Giants' UDFA's

Here is a little more information about some of the undrafted free agents who have signed with the New York Giants, per a variety of media reports. I will give you some details, but I really don't know anything about these guys.

First, the list, which 'LT56' provided us with last night.

  • CB Vince Anderson, Weber International University
  • DE Maurice Evans, Penn State
  • DE Kenny Mainor, Troy (tryout)
  • S Sha’reff Rashad, Central Florida
  • S Otis Wiley, Michigan State
  • DE Alex Field, Virginia
  • S Kenny Ingram, Florida State
  • TE Darius Hill, Ball State
  • Dwayne Hendricks, DT, Miami

The most intriguing of these might be Vincent Anderson, the small-school cornerback who was drawing attention from several teams prior to the draft. Check the Anderson video below. It's a little tough to pick him out on many plays, but what I see is a guy with good closing speed who isn't afraid to lay the lumber and support the run.

Here's a report on Maurice Evans from Draft Countdown.

Looked like a top pro prospect earlier in his career but took a huge step backwards and was overshadowed by Aaron Maybin...Opted to enter the 2009 NFL Draft even though he had eligibility remaining and was coming off an extremely disappointing season.

Draft Countdown seems to think the Giants might have found some help with the Otis Wiley pickup.

Had a fantastic senior campaign at strong safety and was a consensus 1st Team All-Big Ten selection...Battled a knee injury as a senior, which ultimately required offseason surgery, and was also hampered by a groin ailment...Was a team captain...Should at the very least be a quality backup and special teamer...Definitely has the talent and physical tools to play in the NFL.

The Giants also signed two other safeties, Sha’reff Rashad, Central Florida and Kenny Ingram, Florida State. It's pretty obvious with their last two draft picks and the signings of three UDFA safeties that they are hoping to find a little depth and special teams help with one or two of these guys.

Draft Countdown makes Darius Hill sound like a UDFA version of Travis Beckum, the tight end the Giants took in the third round (100th overall).

Impressive college resume and intriguing physical tools might make him worth a late round flyer...One-dimensional pass catcher who in some ways is essentially a wideout in a tight end's body.

These guys are interesting to speculate on, and you can hope the Giants get lucky with one or two of these players. The reality is, though, that most of them are simply training camp bodies.

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I think this is what is most likely going on with these free agent DB picks, along with the last couple of picks from Sunday. The special teams were nothing special esp late in the season, as I recall, and looked in need of some speed. Plus, yes, maybe we can get lucky and hit on one to provide some depth in the secondary, though I’m hoping QBs will have precious little time to throw deep, given what should be a dynamite pass rush.

by providence on Apr 28, 2009 8:38 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Lets hope Evans isnt another William Joseph

Good one year in college, lousy in the year preceding the draft, lousy in the NFL

Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.

by bren on Apr 28, 2009 8:58 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

the big difference

of course, is that Evans is a UFA, Joseph was the 25th overall pick

by cjmulrain on Apr 28, 2009 9:12 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ugh, dont remind me

Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.

by bren on Apr 28, 2009 9:16 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

as a penn state guy

Evans was great two seasons ago and might have been a top rounder if came out then. There was definate worry that we would leave. Then he had a pretty terrible offseason, and just never got back on track and was completely overshadowed Aarom Maybin. I was shocked he came out after last year, rightfully so obviously. The good news is, despite the offseason problems he appeared to be a good kid. Most guys who get in to trouble under Paterno are either mess up again and are gone, or straighten up and never get in trouble again. He seemed like the latter

by queler on Apr 28, 2009 11:38 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice signing

Evans has a truckload of potential, although some risks as well. Perfect kind of guy to look at as a UFA. I’d love to see him play well enough to stick with the team, although with our D-line as loaded as it is, he’s got a tough job.

by Tucker Fredrickson on Apr 28, 2009 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

can't really see Evans making the team

regardless of him potential.

I think he could be a good player. He’s kinda slow for a DE, and small for DT, but who knows? Under the Giants coaches he could be the next John Randle. His character issues was getting caught with weed. I guess its stupid that he got caught, but if every player who has smoked it has character issues, damn near every athlete has character issues.

by FreeBradshaw on Apr 28, 2009 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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