I wonder if any tryout guys have a realistic shot to get an offer to go to training camp. Lots of kids from small schools like Wingate, Mercyhurst, Delta State, John Carroll, Wheaton etc that I am betting most of us have never seen play.
Zeno, I really, really don’t want to get ahead of myself here because, obviously, it is at best a long shot that any of them will do much of anything – even if they are brought into camp. However, I was thrilled when I saw that they brought in edge rusher Cardell Rawlings from Wingate as he was one of my favorite sleepers (about from 6th round through undrafted free agency). He was one that I mentioned in my way too many threads about best available during the draft, and I was hoping they would draft him at some point, or maybe sign him as a priority free agent.
He was tied for second in all of Division II in sacks last season with 17.5, and 3rd in tackles for loss with 23. He received multiple Player of the Year- and All American-honors while at Wingate. Take it for what it’s worth, considering the level.
I really like him, and I am glad that he gets this opportunity.
