Colts 2019 UDFA signings

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

Post any Undrafted Free Agent signings in this thread.

[YDFL Commish]

Ravens have signed Gerald Willis.

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

Colts are signing former Georgia State WR Penny Hart.

https://twitter.com/JReidNFL/status/1122276165413232641

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

Colts are signing former Mississippi State CB Jamal Peters

https://twitter.com/JamalPeters21/status/1122276680666624000

[smitty46953]

Colts are signing former Mississippi State CB Jamal Peters

https://twitter.com/JamalPeters21/status/1122276680666624000

He's decent :cool:

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

Colts are signing former Alabama TE Hale Hentges

https://twitter.com/RodKRCG13/status/1122280257250365440

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

Colts are signing former Northwestern DT Jordan Thompson

https://twitter.com/NUFBFamily/status/1122284326866042880

[Chromeburn]

Colts are signing former Georgia State WR Penny Hart.

https://twitter.com/JReidNFL/status/1122276165413232641

Nice, I really like that kid. He was tearing it up in senior bowl practices.

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

Colts are signing former Alcorn State DL Sterling Shippy

https://twitter.com/DrTamekaWinston/status/1122282170247274496

[Luck4Reich]

Shippy earned a spot on the 2018 AFCA All-America Second-Team. He was Alcorn's defensive leader, starting in 12 of 13 games. Shippy played a big role in the Braves leading the nation in both sacks and tackles for a loss. Individually, he ended the year with 38 tackles, 8.0 sacks and 14.5 tackles for a loss.

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

Colts are signing former Malone College WR Ashton Dulin

https://twitter.com/AshtonDulin/status/1122290569919770634

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

Colts are signing former Valdosta State DL Iseoluwapo Jegede

https://twitter.com/VStateEquipment/status/1122281825559306240

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

Colts are signing former Kansas CB Shak Taylor

https://twitter.com/KU_Football/status/1122301594786308096

[Luck4Reich]

colts are signing former valdosta state dl iseoluwapo jegede

https://twitter.com/vstateequipment/status/1122281825559306240

6’6 275

Played basketball first 2 years.

5.5 sacks and 2 blocked kicks last year.

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

Colts are signing former Louisiana-Lafayette S Corey Turner

https://twitter.com/coach_bnapier/status/1122309907733151744

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

Also have seen these guys invited to rookie minicamp on a try-out basis.

There might be one or two of the previously reported signings that could be try-out - with some of the info coming from coaches or family, they might have mis-understood. Also, until the numbers firm up 100%, things might be a little fluid as well. Colts will make an official announcement in the coming days.


WR Justin McInnis, Arkansas State
https://twitter.com/FarhanLaljiTSN/status/1122276707636064257

LS Owen Gilbert, Marian
https://twitter.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/1122280959016144896

OL Shakir Carr, Central Michigan
https://twitter.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/1122293810485133312

WR Ryheem Malone, Louisiana-Lafayette
https://twitter.com/dreamteamh15/status/1122287596133126145

RB Aeris Williams, Mississippi State
https://twitter.com/JustinM_NFL/status/1122312061923409920

OL Tanner Farmer, Nebraska
https://twitter.com/TRFarmer73/status/1122308286122999809

LB Donyae Moody, Marshall
https://twitter.com/DMood10/status/1122302221532782592

RB Lexington Thomas, UNLV
https://twitter.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/1122321426176933888

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

Colts are signing former Mississippi State CB Chris Rayford

https://twitter.com/JoelAErickson/status/1122328782558330880

[Coltsalr]

Not technically a UDFA as he was drafted in 2017, but along those lines, the Colts reportedly dropped out on signing a UDFA QB because they are signing Chad Kelly.

https://i.giphy.com/media/l0MYApFITtUJ18TD2/giphy.gif

[Dewey 5]

Not technically a UDFA as he was drafted in 2017, but along those lines, the Colts reportedly dropped out on signing a UDFA QB because they are signing Chad Kelly.

https://i.giphy.com/media/l0MYApFITtUJ18TD2/giphy.gif

Reich throwing a bone to his old buddy Jim Kelly. Chad Kelly is his nephew & has had a troublesome past. Doubt he makes the the final roster but maybe a solid preseason he can get picked up by a team when he gets cut. He does have a very strong arm.

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

Colts are signing former Massachusetts RB Marquis Young

https://twitter.com/prospectnys/status/1122331342665129985

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

Colts are inviting former Colorado State LB Tre Thomas for a minicamp try-out

https://twitter.com/CSUFootball/status/1122336059017142274

[YDFL Commish]

So, which UDFA do you think has the best chance to make the team?

At fiirst glance, I would like to say Peters, but the competition is so fierce at CB. Desir, Wilson, Moore and Ya-Sin are locks. That would leave Peters fighting it out with Collins, Tell and Hairston for the 5th and final spot. I suppose they could keep 6 if they count Tell as a combo CB/FS.

That brings me to Penny Hart who will be battling the likes of Cain,Fountain, Ishmael, Johnson, Rogers, Hogan and Pascal.

IDK...you guys tell me where does a UDFA have chance to break in?

Man this competition stuff is a beautiful thing. Even BP was never able to stack the roster with this much depth because he...to be fair, fell in love with physical midgets in the later rounds from both size and speed standpoints. Then he was hamstrung by the cap and his incompetent son Chrissy.

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

So, which UDFA do you think has the best chance to make the team?

Are you asking about making the final roster or catching on with the practice squad?

From this group, one could potentially crack the final roster and maybe two make the practice squad. Again, they have to perform in camp and turn some heads. It will be difficult with so many draft picks to challenge for spots, but this front office / coaching staff has shown the ability to cut bait (even with a draft pick) if they don't like what they see.

The TE Hale Hentges received a larger signing bonus of the ones reported. He was mainly a blocking TE at Alabama but the Colts may view him as a project - he might make the practice squad.

[YDFL Commish]

Are you asking about making the final roster or catching on with the practice squad?

From this group, one could potentially crack the final roster and maybe two make the practice squad. Again, they have to perform in camp and turn some heads. It will be difficult with so many draft picks to challenge for spots, but this front office / coaching staff has shown the ability to cut bait (even with a draft pick) if they don't like what they see.

The TE Hale Hentges received a larger signing bonus of the ones reported. He was mainly a blocking TE at Alabama but the Colts may view him as a project - he might make the practice squad.

Making the roster.

[Chromeburn]

Here is the running list so far I think.


Penny Hart, WR, Georgia State
Jamal Peters, CB, Mississippi State
Chris Rayford, DB, Mississippi State
Ashton Dulin, WR, Malone
Shak Taylor, CB, Kansas
Hale Hentges, TE, Alabama
Jordan Thompson, DT, Northwestern
Iseoluwapo Jegede, DL, Valdosta State
Sterling Shippy, DL, Alcorn State
Ashton Dulin, WR, Malone
Marquis Young, RB, Massachusetts

[ukcolt]

I am not professing to knowing any of the guys, but purely on the fact that he brings a different skill set to the table i would agree it is most likely Hale Hentges the TE from Alabama. He has started a lot of games for a 4 time National title game team. He is not really much of a threat out of the backfield, but he is a good in-line blocking tight end, which is something the Colts have not really had on the roster for quite a while. He might very well be a player who makes the 53 man roster but is only active for specific matchups where we need to be more physical.

[ukcolt]

I would add to my comment, that anyone who has been a 4 year starter for a national powerhouse like Alabama, has to have some major league talent to work with.

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

Here is the running list so far I think.


Penny Hart, WR, Georgia State
Jamal Peters, CB, Mississippi State
Chris Rayford, DB, Mississippi State
Ashton Dulin, WR, Malone
Shak Taylor, CB, Kansas
Hale Hentges, TE, Alabama
Jordan Thompson, DT, Northwestern
Iseoluwapo Jegede, DL, Valdosta State
Sterling Shippy, DL, Alcorn State
Ashton Dulin, WR, Malone
Marquis Young, RB, Massachusetts



Ashton Dulin is listed twice.

I have seen it reported that Louisiana-Lafayette S Corey Turner has been signed and seen it reported that he is a mini-camp try-out only.

[Racehorse]

Looks to be about 75 players on the roster right now. What is the limit? 90?

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

Looks to be about 75 players on the roster right now. What is the limit? 90?


Yep - 90 is the off-season roster limit.

[VeveJones007]

I would have normally said Hart for return duties, but Campbell will likely fill that role. I think it'll be one of the DL.

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

Making the roster.

Just saw that WR Penny Hart also received that higher type signing bonus (15k), the same as TE Hale Hentges.

I would think they have a slight edge over the others but obviously need to perform in camp.

Chappell noted that the Colts have had at least 1 UDFA make the opening-day roster for 20 straight years. He thinks that this is the longest active streak by any NFL team.

[smitty46953]

Jamal Peters has decent chance to stick

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[Lawrence Owen]

Hey guys, as told in my podcast interview I posted on Colts fan forum, Shippy confirmed he is an invitee, not signed yet.

From what I've seen and how he spoke to me though, I really like the young man. Hope he get's it.

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

The Colts have made the official announcement today.

They signed 9 UDFAs:

WR Ashton Dulin
WR Penny Hart
K Clayton Hatfield
TE Hale Hentges
DE Jegs Jegede
CB Jamal Peters
CB Chris Rayford
DT Johnny Robinson
DT Jordan Thompson

Player profiles are included with the official announcement:

https://www.colts.com/news/colts-sign-nine-undrafted-free-agents

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

Today the Colts also announced the try-out players (rookies and players with a small amount of service time):

QB Cody Keith
K Cole Hedlund
S Tony Anderson
QB Chad Kelly
WR Justin McInnis
WR Trey Smith
QB Keller Chryst
S Corey Turner
RB Lexington Thomas
CB Kalon Beverly
RB Aca'Cedric Ware
RB Aeris Williams
LB Tre Thomas
RB Marquis Young
LB Obinna Iheoma
LS Owen Gilbert
TE Tyler Petite
TE Stehley Reden
CB Shakial Taylor
TE Zeke Pike
G Garrett Campbell
DE Gary Moore
T Garrett McGhin
DE David Kenney
T Messiah Rice
G Shakir Carr
G Rishard Cook
G Adam Sheffield
G Tanner Farmer
G Damian Prince
DT Sterling Shippy
WR Arlen Vaughns
WR Ryheem Malone
LB Donyae Moody


https://www.colts.com/news/2019-colts-rookie-minicamp-rosters

[Luck4Reich]

Just saw that WR Penny Hart also received that higher type signing bonus (15k), the same as TE Hale Hentges.

I would think they have a slight edge over the others but obviously need to perform in camp.

Chappell noted that the Colts have had at least 1 UDFA make the opening-day roster for 20 straight years. He thinks that this is the longest active streak by any NFL team.

That's pretty awesome. I always think Jeff Saturday. It would be cool to see that 20 year list.

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

Today, the Colts signed 4 of the invited try-out players from the rookie mini-camp:

K Cole Hedlund
DT Sterling Shippy
CB Shakial Taylor
LB Tre Thomas

In a corresponding move, the team waived K Clayton Hatfield, CB Chris Rayford and DE Anthony Winbush.


https://www.colts.com/news/colts-sign-four-out-of-rookie-minicamp

[Lawrence Owen]

Very glad Shippy got signed. A lot of people thought his 5'11" height would keep him from getting in, But the tape I saw, and the interview had me thinking he had tools to over come his stature.