Bills add a couple rookie linebackers

[TigerJ]

Abner Logan and Anthony Harrell were tryout players who did enough to displace a couple other rookies (Junior Sylvester and Jeremy Taylor). Tough to find a lot of info. Harrell has a bit of a checkered past having lost time to a suspension in college. He played at both Ga. Tech and Florida. Logan is bigger and seems to have some athleticism having run a 10 yard split of 1.59 at his pro day. He played college ball for Maryland and Albany. If anybody can add info, it'll be appreciated.

[stuckincincy]

Always good to see them checking out possibilities.

[Manwiththeplan]

http://www.ualbanysports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=15800&ATCLID=211062718Bio for Abner LoganTransfer from Maryland.2015: Suffered a season-ending injury in preseason camp.2014: Appeared in the final seven games of the season, totaling five tackles ... earned defensive scout team player of the week honors for his preparation for USF (9/6) and Ohio State (10/4) … recorded one tackle at Wisconsin (10/25) and Penn State (11/1), against Michigan State (11/15), at Michigan (11/22) and vs. Stanford (12/30).2013: Played in 12 games with four starts ... made his first career start at Wake Forest (10/19) and recorded four tackles ... had a career-high 15 tackles against Clemson (10/26) including one TFL ... had 10 stops against Syracuse (11/9).2012: Served a redshirt season … named scout team defensive player of the week for his efforts in preparation for the Clemson (11/10) … part of the travel roster for the Virginia (10/13) game.At Dexter School: A highly-regarded prospect … rated a four-star prospect by Rivals.com and 247Sports.com … No. 4 on the SuperPrep New England 14 … the No. 3 player in Massachusetts and No. 24 outside linebacker nationally by Rivals.com … also the third-best player in the state by ESPN.com, as well as the 28th-ranked inside linebacker by ESPN.com … the fourth-best player in the state and No. 27 outside linebacker by 247Sports.com … ranked No. 50 in the country among outside linebackers by Scout.com … ran for over 1,118 yards with 18 touchdowns in eight games as a senior … a 2011 first team MIAA All-State choice at running back … also recorded 42 tackles, including 10 sacks, and two interceptions in 2011 … ran track and played basketball … also considered North Carolina State and Northwestern … coached by Casey Day.

[Manwiththeplan]

2006 draft interview: Anthony HarrellAnthony Harrell Ilb FloridaBiography – Anthony grew up in Tampa, Florida. He got into football thru his dad, James Harrell, who played in the NFL for 9 years and coached him from little league all thru out high school and recently in the Shrine game. His dad taught him everything he knows, Anthony made the NFL as UDFA which is amazing because he was a walk-on at Florida where he only started 1 game.

His dad ran a 4.48. Father and son are still working together training now in Tampa. Anthony was an all-state RB/LB in high school rated 97, 26th LB. His big highlight in high school was when he had 22 tackles plus 95 yards rushing, 2 TDs on offense in the same playoff game. Anthony went to Georgia Tech where he was recruited by Charles Kelly, redshirted, and worked his way thru special teams during his first years for the Yellow Jackets.
Coach Kelly left went to Florida State and then Anthony was coached under Ted Roof. Eventually Harrell earned a starting job but tore his ACL in first start. He fought way back from the injury and was a rotational guy. His mentioned his kick return against Georgia that set up the game winning field goal.
Anthony earned his Bachelor’s degree from Georgia Tech in Business.As a graduated transfer, Anthony ended up at Florida to go to grad school thru Randy Shannon whom Anthony wanted to play for when Coach Shannon was at Miami. Unfortunately Anthony hurt his toe in the spring and fought his way up to 2nd team. Things looked bright as he worked behind Antonio Morrison, Jerod Davis who were hurt which was a big reason he chose to play his final year at Florida.
Anthony was glad to be able to help out the Gators. He felt like he took advantage of opportunity and was glad to play in the SEC.After the season, Anthony had a great experience at Shrine game with Charlie Weiss’s team and while there, finally got a chance to shine. He liked he could prove doubters wrong and show he could still play.
He enjoyed the time he got to spend with his roommate Jamie Byrd from USF.Anthony has a terrific mantra for not only football but life, “How you overcome adversity defines you”.Would you say your dad is your football hero? Played 2 years then moved under his dad who became coach and led Freedom High to first winning game.
Last year at Jesuit, went undefeated under dad. Lost in 2nd round.What are you doing to get ready for the draft? Training at Performance Compound with Yo Murphy. He’s trying to get more explosive and muscular, rotate hips. Improve acceleration. In addition, he is working out with dad.What was it like to play in the Swamp? Nothing like it, loudest stadium ever. He has had to overcome tearing his ACL and is positive that there will be the light of the end of the tunnel. He is relentlessly pursuing his dream of making the NFL.Self-comparison – Brandon Marshall, Denver Broncos. He trained with me last offseason.Grad school – Agribusiness – What is that? Learned about agriculture and business
.Favorite video game? NCAA (04 was best)Goals besides the NFL – Open up my own business gym or bar/restaurant, be a coach following in dad’s footsteps.Who would win in race, you or your dad back in the day? He ran a high 4.4 so he has me right now but I am stronger, benching max 415 lbs.Favorite college class – Personal Sales