UDFA Signings

[Dr. Lecter]

Post them here - WITH A LINK!

Illinois St. QB Luke Drone

http://blogs.suntimes.com/bears/2008/04/illinois_st_qb_drone_signs_wit.html

[Marvelous]

I'll update the list---

--------BILLS----UDFA's--------
- QB Luke Drone, Illinois State
LB-Joe Brockington, Notre Dame
DT- Teraz McCray, Miami
FB- Mike Viti, Army
WR- Jason Jones, Arkansas-Pine Bluff
LB- Jon Banks, Iowa State

------- :limp: PHINS--UDFA's------- :limp:
OT- Dan Gore, Boise State
LB- Kelly Poppinga, Miami
WR- Jayson Foster, Georgia Southern
OT- Mike Byrne, Delaware
WR- Davone Bess, Hawaii
TE- Matt Mulligan, Maine
OL- Daren Heerspink, Portland State
FB- Rolly Lumbala, Ihdaho

----- :jetsuck: ---JETS-------UDFA's----- :jetsuck: -----
RB Danny Woodhead, Chadron State
SS Nate Lyles, Virginia
FB Jehuu Caulcrick, Michigan State
LB Brandon Renkart, Rutgers
DE Bryan Mattison, Iowa
WR Prechae Rodriguez, Auburn
FB Justin Valentine, Minnesota
TE Chris Hopkins, Toledo

------PATS-----UDFA's---------
LB Vince Redd, Liberty
DT Chris Norwell, Illinois
OT Josh Coffman, East Carolina
OG Ryan Wendell, Fresno State
RB Kenny Cattouse, Troy (workout)
TE Jon Stupar, Virginia
P Mike Dragosavich, North Dakota State
DE Casey Tyler, Portland State

[BillsSabresB.C.T. Fan]

WGRZ's Adam Benigini reported tonight that Jehuu Caulcrick has signed with the :jetsuck: he was offered a contract by the Bills, 49ers, Ravens but he chose the :jetsuck: and on WKBW Sports Final Jeff Ruso said the same thing.

[LifetimeBillsFan]

A Pennsylvania newspaper is reporting that the Bills have signed Joe Brockington, LB, from Notre Dame as a UDFA:

"Another midstate product, Notre Dame linebacker and Palmyra graduate Joe Brockington, agreed to a free-agent contract with the Buffalo Bills. "

URL: http://www.pennlive.com/sports/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/sports/1209348622305460.xml&coll=1

[Michael82]

WGRZ's Adam Benigini reported tonight that Jehuu Caulcrick has signed with the :jetsuck: he was offered a contract by the Bills, 49ers, Ravens but he chose the :jetsuck: and on WKBW Sports Final Jeff Ruso said the same thing.
Damn, he would have been a solid pickup. :sigh:

[Romes]

Army's FB Mike Viti signed a UDFA deal with the Bills.

http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080428/SPORTS/804280343/-1/SPORTS

Bills told him he'd be the only rookie FB they would sign. 5'9'' 240 blocking FB.

[Romes]

more on Viti...

http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/1162/F236321.JPG


http://army.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=708697

http://www.coachwyatt.com/blmikeviti.htm

http://www.goarmysports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=11100&ATCLID=698987

[Oaf]

Damn, he would have been a solid pickup. :sigh:

What was he again? A fairly high rated TE? Or FB? Can't believe we lost him to the Jets.

[LifetimeBillsFan]

Caulcrick was a hard-running but slow short-yardage RB--very good in the red zone--who was projected as a FB in the NFL.

I think one of the reasons that he may have chosen the Jets over the Bills could be that the Jets offered to give him a chance to make their roster as a RB: he made a comment that was quoted in a newspaper piece about him before the draft about wanting to continue being a RB and not really wanting to switch to FB in the NFL.

The Bills had already indicated that they would only be interested in bringing Caulcrick in to play FB.

Personally, I don't think Caulcrick can make it in the NFL as a RB, but, if he wants to give it a shot and has to go to the Jets to get that opportunity, good luck to him. I think both he and the Bills are better off having him go elsewhere if he doesn't want to play FB for them.

[Spiderweb]

Short, stout, fireplug build.....could be.......

[dannyek71]

Don't Army people have a military commitment?

[Dr. Lecter]

Don't Army people have a military commitment?

Apparently there is a new rule that they can serve that commitment as a recruiter if they play in the NFL.

[The Spaz]

Viti sounds like a tough SOB and I like it!!!

[DraftBoy]

Apparently there is a new rule that they can serve that commitment as a recruiter if they play in the NFL.

Only for the Army...Air Force and Navy are required to give their two years still.

[Ferrygoat]

Miami DT Teraz McCray

http://www.draftdaddy.com/nfldraft/AFCEast.cfm#BUF

[The Spaz]

http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/mifl/sports/m-footbl/auto_headshot/1245294.jpeg
<b>Teraz McCray</b>

http://hurricanesports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/mccray_teraz00.html

[Mr. Miyagi]

Holy crap Tulsa QB Paul Smith went undrafted?? :eek:

[X-Era]

Heres a nice find!

Bills | Team signs J. Jones
Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:19:05 -0700
Josh Buchanan, of NFL (http://www.kffl.com/team/77/nfl)DraftBible.com, reports the Buffalo Bills (http://www.kffl.com/team/9/nfl) signed undrafted rookie free-agent WR Jason Jones (http://www.kffl.com/player/19411/nfl) (Arkansas-Pine Bluff). Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Look at what the kid ran:

Arkansas-Pine Bluff wide receiver Jason Jones may be the first Golden Lion to be drafted by the National Football League in five years later this month. The 6-foot-1 Jones is currently being scouted by several NFL teams as the NFL Draft looms on April 26-27. The Cleveland Browns, Buffalo Bills, New York Giants, St. Louis Rams, Green Bay Packers, and Oakland Raiders have shown interest in the former UAPB receiver. Jones led UAPB with 47 receptions for 793 yards and three touchdowns in 2007. His best season at UAPB was in 2006, when he had 38 receptions for 933 yards and 13 touchdowns, helping the Golden Lions win the Southwestern Athletic Conference Western Division championship. The 24-year old Jones is a 2003 graduate of Forrest City High School. During his workout with the Browns, Jones ran a 4.32 40-yard dash time. In the same workout, he ran a 4.35 40-yard dash. Jones plans on visiting Green Bay and St. Louis in the next week or so prior to the draft. Jones has been projected as a fourth-fifth round pick by several scouts. The defending Super Bowl champion Giants called UAPB head coach Monte Coleman and told him that they were “very, very impressed” with Jones’ workout. - Pine Bluff Commercial

From NFL.com

Analysis
Positives: Has a very slender frame that presents problems vs. physical defensive backs in beating the press, but if he gets a clean release off the snap, he has the timed speed and second gear to quickly get behind his opponent on deep routes...Needs to use his hands better to create separation, but is a glider-type of route runner with very smooth upfield movements...Likes to use his body to make the short-area catch, but shows good arm extension and tracking ability to extend and pluck the ball outside his frame...Despite his lanky frame, he shows good courage, timing and leaping ability competing for jump balls in a crowd...Improved his burst off the line of scrimmage as a senior, doing an adequate job of getting the cornerbacks off balance and on their heels...Also improved his ability to sink his hips when making cuts in the intermediate and short areas...Makes good body adjustments tracking deep and sideline throws, demonstrating good balance and body control attempting to get to passes thrown over his shoulder...Shows adequate stop-and-go action and has the burst needed to gain advantage on defensive backs on deep routes...Despite his slight frame, he can defeat the press and fluidly gets into his routes with his hip shake and head fakes to fool the opponent...Has developed a good feel for finding the soft spot in the zone...Comes back quickly for the underneath pass, and despite his slight frame he will fight to get to the off target tosses...Has soft hands to haul in the pass and improving hand/eye coordination going up for the ball...Smooth route runner who can sink his hips and plant sharply coming out of his breaks...Will lay out over the middle and adjust to the poorly thrown pass...Can catch outside his framework and shows good explosion after the reception...Shifty enough to escape second-level defenders working underneath (still working on using his hands better to separate in the open) and uses his body flexibility to maintain body control going up for the ball.


Negatives: Limited by his size, as he can escape the press coverage with savvy moves, but his slight frame takes a beating for his efforts...Lacks upfield blocking skills, showing no urgency to help out the ground game...Was not always conscious of the sidelines his first two years, struggling at times to keep his feet in bounds going for the off-target passes, but did improve as a senior...Needs to show more aggression with his hands when defenders start getting into his body...Has natural hands, but likes to body catch (more often when in a crowd, but will extend on deep routes)...Lacks playing strength needed to break tackles...Will combat for the ball, but if he takes a crunching hit, he will appear tentative attacking and going over the middle for several plays (gets his bell rung a lot)...His slight frame may not have much more room for development...Will try to steer and control as a blocker, but lacks any leg drive or power to sustain blocks.


Compares To: MARVIN MINNIS-ex-Kansas City...Like Minnis, Jones has very good foot speed but is still learning the aspect of route technique. He will use his body as a crutch to catch the ball in a crowd and his slight frame does take a lot of punishment. Minnis is no longer in the league, as his rail-thin frame could not beat press coverage, and Jones has experienced the same troubles. His body might not be able to handle much more weight without it affecting his best asset -- his speed.

Injury Report
Injury report is unavailable, but he did not play vs. Tuskegee (9/24) in 2005 for an undisclosed reason and missed the Alabama State (9/16) after he dropped an on-line class and was academically ineligible for that contest.

[ddaryl]

Post them here - WITH A LINK!

Illinois St. QB Luke Drone

http://blogs.suntimes.com/bears/2008/04/illinois_st_qb_drone_signs_wit.html


you should edit the top post to reflect all the sigings and update it as needed for quick references

[Mr. Miyagi]

Viti sounds like a tough SOB and I like it!!!


The (Black Lion) award is intended to go to the player "who best exemplifies the character of Don Holleder: leadership, courage, devotion to duty, self sacrifice, and – above all – an unselfish concern for the team ahead of himself."

Viti epitomizes those traits.

Despite playing with chronically aching knees and a host of other injuries throughout the year, Army’s lead fullback has started all 11 games this season.

The Berwick, Pa. (Berwick H.S.), native underwent arthroscopic knee surgery 10 days prior to the Black Knights’ season opener against Arkansas State, but remained a key element of the Black Knights’ offense across his junior campaign. He lists third on the club in rushing (182) and fourth in pass receiving (11 catches). He is averaging a team-leading 4.6 yards per carry, a figure that leads all Black Knight players boasting at least 10 attempts. is also averaging 6.1 yards per catch and stands sixth on team with 67 receiving yards.
Yes, he is.

[Mr. Miyagi]

I've love to see this Jones kid in a foot race with Evans and Roscoe. :drool:

[The Spaz]

LB Jon Banks, Iowa State 6-2 227

http://www.nfldraftblitz.com/jonbanksinterview.htm

http://www.cyclones.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=48388&SPID=4653&DB_OEM_ID=10700&ATCLID=324870&Q_SEASON=2007

www.draftdaddy.com

[mybills]

Anybody take Woodhead yet?

[The last buffalo fan]

Anybody take Woodhead yet?

I'll pass on this one!

[DraftBoy]

Anybody take Woodhead yet?

New York Jets

[evol4276]

A Pennsylvania newspaper is reporting that the Bills have signed Joe Brockington, LB, from Notre Dame as a UDFA:

"Another midstate product, Notre Dame linebacker and Palmyra graduate Joe Brockington, agreed to a free-agent contract with the Buffalo Bills. "

URL: http://www.pennlive.com/sports/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/sports/1209348622305460.xml&coll=1

thats freakin sweet. he's from like 20 miles down the road from me. i thought henne was the only local boy

[Devin]

Anyone taken Silva yet? That kid is boby aprils wet dream come true.

[mysticsoto]

Anyone taken Silva yet? That kid is boby aprils wet dream come true.

Indy took him.

[LtFinFan66]

Only for the Army...Air Force and Navy are required to give their two years still.Did they change that? It used to be more than 2 years

[DraftBoy]

Draftdaddy is reporting we have signed...
OG Robert Felton, Arkansas
RB Bruce Hill, Ole Miss.
LB Marcus Buggs, Vanderbilt

[LifetimeBillsFan]

I just found confirmation for the Felton signing:

"FAYETTEVILLE -- Former Arkansas offensive lineman Robert Felton agreed to deal as an undrafted free agent with the Buffalo Bills, the university announced Monday evening...."

http://www.nwaonline.net/articles/2008/04/28/razorback_central/042908uafbfreeagent.txt

[LifetimeBillsFan]

I just posted a thread in the Main BZ forum with all of the particulars on Buggs.

Here is the source and confirmation of the signing:
http://www.nashvillecitypaper.com/news.php?viewStory=59849

[Jan Reimers]

Draftdaddy is reporting we have signed...
OG Robert Felton, Arkansas
RB Bruce Hill, Ole Miss.
LB Marcus Buggs, Vanderbilt
A couple of notes:

Felton is ranked as a 3-star player, the number 8 guard, and the 96th best player overall, by Scout.com.

Scout has Hill as Hall - don't know which is right.

Oh, and Draftdaddy now has Jon Banks in the Dolphin column.

[Night Train]

Felton is interesting. Limited athlete but strong and a great drive blocker in the running game.

A candidate to push Butler or even Fowler at C ? I wonder if he can snap ? Worth a look.

We don't get any drive from Butler & Fowler in the running game.

[methos4ever]

Positives: Has a thick frame with good arm length, wide hips and waist, thick thighs and calves and room to carry additional bulk without the extra weight affecting his quickness...Versatile player with starting experience at four position (both guard and tackle slots) and can also handle deep-snapping chores...Has developed into a very physical drive blocker, using his hands with force to widen rush lanes...Not explosive, but shows good anchor and hand punch to maintain position (best when working in-line, as he looks marginal cutting off in the second level)...Uses his size to lean and push the defender off the ball, as he is not an explosive hip roller, but he can generate good straight-line leg drive and a strong punch to shock and jolt...Has made marked improvement creating movement off the ball and squares his shoulders and keeps his hands inside the framework to widen the rush lanes...Uses his hands and body mostly in attempts to wall off, showing the strength to dominate in straight-ahead blocking...Has only adequate flexibility, but possesses good balance to adjust to defenders when he keeps his feet in front of him...Patient blocker when it comes to sitting and waiting for the bull rush...Plays with good awareness to twists and games and has a wide base that defenders have problems getting around in pass protection...Might need help with the speedy edge rushers due to slow feet when playing tackle, but is conscious not to get his feet spread too wide apart when protecting the pocket from the guard position...Does a better job of positioning his feet in the short area than in the second level.

Negatives: Lacks the quickness and needs to show better aggression getting out in front to locate second-level defenders (nastier blocking in-line than he is on the move)...Needs to work on his initial step off the line, as his feet seem to stop when making contact...Had problems hearing the snap count in 2007, resulting in seven false starts...Struggles to seal vs. the "seven" technique, as he takes poor pursuit angles in attempts to get position...Not used much on pulls and traps due to a lack of foot speed...Marginal second-level blocker, as he looks sluggish moving his feet and tends to get up on his toes when having to run, causing him to have balance issues...Is well-liked in the locker room, but he is an "Eddie Haskell" type at times and this causes disruption on the practice field...Has stiff hips and poor change-of-direction agility, causing problems when he has to redirect and mirror vs. edge rushers...Gets overextended and loses position when he fails to sink his weight and bring his feet in attempts to sustain.

Compares To: JASON BROWN-Baltimore...Felton is a versatile lineman, but because of limited change-of-direction agility, he will be better served playing guard at the next level. He has a strong hand punch and creates movement off the snap working to widen and sustain the rush lane. Felton struggles to mirror vs. speedy edge rushers and will overextend and lunge at defenders when his hands get outside his frame. He does a better job with his feet on running plays between the tackles and does a good job of getting hand placement when taking on twists and games. With his ability to play a variety of positions, along with his ability to snap in an emergency, he is definitely a player that patient coaching could see develop into a decent pro starter down the line.

[Jan Reimers]

Felton is interesting. Limited athlete but strong and a great drive blocker in the running game.

A candidate to push Butler or even Fowler at C ? I wonder if he can snap ? Worth a look.

We don't get any drive from Butler & Fowler in the running game.
I think Butler has a chance to be a better run blocker as he gains strength and experience, but with Fowler, it's pretty much what you see is what you get.

Felton might be a good backup in the interior, can deep-snap (which would save us a roster spot) and could eventually be Fowler's replacement.

[The Spaz]

A couple of notes:

Felton is ranked as a 3-star player, the number 8 guard, and the 96th best player overall, by Scout.com.

Scout has Hill as Hall - don't know which is right.

Oh, and Draftdaddy now has Jon Banks in the Dolphin column.

Banks is still under the Bills column.

[Jan Reimers]

Banks is still under the Bills column.
Yes he is, again. Two hours ago, he was listed as a Dolphin.

[Dr. Lecter]

I think Butler has a chance to be a better run blocker as he gains strength and experience, but with Fowler, it's pretty much what you see is what you get.

Felton might be a good backup in the interior, can deep-snap (which would save us a roster spot) and could eventually be Fowler's replacement.

I like that. Keep him and dump Preston and Neill!

[LtFinFan66]

Yes he is, again. Two hours ago, he was listed as a Dolphin.I can verify that because I looked after you posted that

[The Spaz]

Yes he is, again. Two hours ago, he was listed as a Dolphin.

Eh who knows...lol.

[DraftBoy]

I really like the Felton signing!

[mybills]

Anyone taken Silva yet? That kid is boby aprils wet dream come true.
Mine too at that age. :naughty:

[bigbub2352]

Felton looks to be a steal, why wasnt he drafted, he is versatile and can play all spots on the Line, good job FO

[mysticsoto]

I really like the Felton signing!

I do too, though he likely won't see much time this year. But if Butler doesn't cut it, he could be next in line. As a road grater, he might be great to use in the redzone when you're next to the goal line, or in obtaining that 1 yard to move the chains scenario...

[Jan Reimers]

Butler is progressing nicely, and should be much improved this year. In a year or so, Felton could be the road grader we need at C to replace Fowler.

[TigerJ]

Felton is interesting. Limited athlete but strong and a great drive blocker in the running game.

A candidate to push Butler or even Fowler at C ? I wonder if he can snap ? Worth a look.

We don't get any drive from Butler & Fowler in the running game. I heard somewhere that Felton has done long snapping. I don't think he's ever played center aside from long snapping. He's played som tackle but probably isn't good enough in space to stay outside in the pros. Not everyone who plays guard can play center. Center requires more smarts because the center makes the calls for blocknng schemes and thus has to recognize what the defensive line is doing. The center also has to be very quick after the snap to get up in blocking position and get his feet placed correctly. Not every guard can do that well.

[bigbub2352]

I dont see why anyone is down on Butler, He never played Guard until this season, and i think he did a heck of a job, the problem is he plays next to a bum, and Fowler creates more problems than anyother lineman cause he is in the middle, Butler was a force in pass protection and is only gonna get better, he is 24, and 6ft 7 315lbs, u gotta give the kid the chance to get into the postion before u critisize him

[Jan Reimers]

I dont see why anyone is down on Butler, He never played Guard until this season, and i think he did a heck of a job, the problem is he plays next to a bum, and Fowler creates more problems than anyother lineman cause he is in the middle, Butler was a force in pass protection and is only gonna get better, he is 24, and 6ft 7 315lbs, u gotta give the kid the chance to get into the postion before u critisize him
Totally agree. I understand he is one of the guys who stays and works out at OBD during the offseason, so he will only get bigger and stronger. He is also smart with a bit of a mean streak, and with a little more experience, I expect to see him in the Pro Bowl in a couple of years.

[Mahdi]

I heard somewhere that Felton has done long snapping. I don't think he's ever played center aside from long snapping. He's played som tackle but probably isn't good enough in space to stay outside in the pros. Not everyone who plays guard can play center. Center requires more smarts because the center makes the calls for blocknng schemes and thus has to recognize what the defensive line is doing. The center also has to be very quick after the snap to get up in blocking position and get his feet placed correctly. Not every guard can do that well.
I read that Felton has played a little center at Arkansas. Im willing to give Fowler the first couple of games to see if having a full year under his belt with the new line makes a difference. If not give Felton or Gaddis a shot.

[bigbub2352]

Totally agree. I understand he is one of the guys who stays and works out at OBD during the offseason, so he will only get bigger and stronger. He is also smart with a bit of a mean streak, and with a little more experience, I expect to see him in the Pro Bowl in a couple of years.

He also has one thing that alot of NFL players lack these days, BRAINS, and he has a nasty streak to him, i am sorry but to all the nay sayers i think this could will be our G for a long time

[Marvelous]

I read that Felton has played a little center at Arkansas. Im willing to give Fowler the first couple of games to see if having a full year under his belt with the new line makes a difference. If not give Felton or Gaddis a shot.
--That's very premature bro..Listen to what ya just said. Im excited too but to plug him in the starting lineup is nuts.. Greer had to earn his role over several seasons o'hard work....

[X-Era]

A friend of mine says we signed a player from Alfred State, Mike Hewitt (I think). Dont know if its true, probably camp fodder, but kind of cool since its so small and local. I will keep looking for a link.

[The Answer]

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/7967630/NFL-Draft:-All-Sleeper-defensive-team


Strengths: McCray is an undersized lineman who moves well inside. He displays a solid burst of speed in a short area, uses his size to his advantage and gets underneath the opposition to gain penetration. He shoots the gap and gets in the backfield to make plays.

Weaknesses: He lacks size and explosiveness. He struggles against bigger opponents. He tends to wear down as the game progresses. Durability is a concern.

Overview: McCray is an interesting prospect who has a lot of potential. He's an undersized defensive tackle, but he's a competitor who made his presence felt immediately at Miami. As a redshirt freshman, McCray didn't start in a game, but he played in 11 and contributed 21 tackles, four for a loss and 2.5 sacks. The following year, he tore his left ACL during spring practice and had surgery. But to everyone's surprise, he returned that fall, played in the final five games and contributed a sack. McCray got his opportunity to start as a junior and played well, despite having his left knee scoped during the spring, which only affected his play early in the season. He played in 12 games, started eight and missed a game due to a lower back injury. He recorded 25 tackles, five for a loss and two sacks. This past season, McCray was fully healthy, started every game and had a breakout season. He had 33 tackles, 10.5 for a loss and six sacks. At Miami's Pro Day, the 6-feet, 296 pounds McCray had a nice showing in front of scouts. He ran a 5.08 in the 40 and showed good athleticism with a 29-inch vertical jump. He also did well in the bench press, as he put up 225 pounds 27 times. McCray's stature and injury history may detour teams from selecting him, but if he's given an opportunity, he can develop into a nice rotation player.

~The Answer

[X-Era]

Got it now, Matt Hewitt, not Mike played JUCO for the Alfred State Pioneers, then went to Arkansas and now has been signed by the Bills.

http://www.alfredstate.edu/articles/matt-hewitt-class-of-06

he was a S, not sure if free or SS.

Heres more:

http://www.hogwired.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=30724&SPID=2419&DB_OEM_ID=6100&ATCLID=527899&Q_SEASON=2006

more:

NFL | Hewitt takes part in Pro Day - from www.KFFL.com
Fri, 4 Apr 2008 19:15:26 -0700
John Murphy, of Yahoo! Sports, reports University of Arkansas S Matt Hewitt (http://www.kffl.com/player/19508/nfl) ran the 40-yard dash in 4.51 seconds at the TEST Sports Club Pro Day Thursday, April 3. He measured in with a height of 6-foot-2 3/4 and a weight of 220 pounds. He ran the short shuttle in 4.11 seconds, the long shuttle in 11.23 seconds and the three-cone drill in 6.78 seconds. He measured a 35-inch vertical jump, a 10-foot-7 broad jump and completed 15 repetitions on the 225-pound bench press

[Mahdi]

--That's very premature bro..Listen to what ya just said. Im excited too but to plug him in the starting lineup is nuts.. Greer had to earn his role over several seasons o'hard work....
Its really not that crazy... a lot of rookie OL have come into the NFL and were thrown into the starting line-up early. Not everyone needs years to develop and grow into the system. Especially a road-grater like Felton. Im not saying this will happen but if Fowler still shows an inability to get movement up front then I would rather have a less experienced C in there who can knock some DL back on first down and get Lynch some yards inside.

[Mahdi]

Got it now, Matt Hewitt, not Mike played JUCO for the Alfred State Pioneers, then went to Arkansas and now has been signed by the Bills.

http://www.alfredstate.edu/articles/matt-hewitt-class-of-06

he was a S, not sure if free or SS.

Heres more:

http://www.hogwired.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=30724&SPID=2419&DB_OEM_ID=6100&ATCLID=527899&Q_SEASON=2006

more:

NFL | Hewitt takes part in Pro Day - from www.KFFL.com
Fri, 4 Apr 2008 19:15:26 -0700
John Murphy, of Yahoo! Sports, reports University of Arkansas S Matt Hewitt (http://www.kffl.com/player/19508/nfl) ran the 40-yard dash in 4.51 seconds at the TEST Sports Club Pro Day Thursday, April 3. He measured in with a height of 6-foot-2 3/4 and a weight of 220 pounds. He ran the short shuttle in 4.11 seconds, the long shuttle in 11.23 seconds and the three-cone drill in 6.78 seconds. He measured a 35-inch vertical jump, a 10-foot-7 broad jump and completed 15 repetitions on the 225-pound bench press
Those are some pretty sweet measurables. I think the Bills are still looking for someone that can move Whitner to FS on third downs.

[The Spaz]

Does anyone have a link saying we actually signed Hewitt?

[The Spaz]

DE Jared Naylor New Mexico State

http://www.lcsun-news.com/sports/ci_9122059

http://www.nmstatesports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=9523&SPID=583&DB_OEM_ID=1900&ATCLID=62130&Q_SEASON=2007