UConn in the NFL

[huskymedic]

Former Huskies with both of Jacksonville's TDs today!

http://www.jaguars.com/media-galler...tz_found/3dfad3e6-3036-4934-80e7-99bc5e9eb712

http://www.jaguars.com/media-galler...yard-run/e51fcef1-53d2-4534-ab01-e966e3c8cf77

http://www.jaguars.com/media-galler..._off_arm/ba702d60-bf67-4430-80a6-39bebf60be9d

 

[UCFBfan]

Still shaking my head as to why Jacksonville wants to go with Robinson and Gerhart at RB over Todman. There's definitely the homer in me on why I think Todman is better but if he was given a shot at starting I think he'd impress. Gratz has been solid but read somewhere that ProFootballFocus has graded him near the bottom of cover corners but near the top of run stopping corners.

The Florida Times Union believes Jaguars CB Dwayne Gratz's future may be covering the slot.
Gratz has had a terrible sophomore season, getting benched after getting hurt in Week 4. He was eventually reinserted into the starting lineup at left corner after CB Alan Ball went on I.R. in Week 8. Gratz has graded out as Pro Football Focus' No. 105 cover corner out of 117 qualifiers. But he's been a top-11 corner against the run. Gratz has the physicality at 5-foot-11, 201.

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/8512/dwayne-gratz

This was from Dec 2nd so a little ways back.

 

[huskymedic]

NHRJimFuller 5:01pm via TweetDeck
Former #UConn LB Yawin Smallwood signed to futures contract by @TennesseeTitans runwayramblings.blogspot.com/2014/12/former…

 

[huskymedic]

PFF_Sam 7:38pm via Vine for Android
Kendall Reyes doing his best JJ Watt impression. #Chargers vine.co/v/Owgg5BXXYB6

 

[huskymedic]

UConnFootball 6:19pm via TweetDeck
Congrats @Shermanator_42 of the @KCChiefs for being UConn's first ever member of of the AP All-Pro team#bleedblue

 

[huskymedic]

UConnFootball 8:08pm via TweetDeck
Congrats to former Husky @DariusJButler and @Colts on their win in @nfl playoffs...head to the AFC Championship Game next weekend#riseup

 

[upstater]

Butler made several good plays last night.

 

[huskymedic]

UConnFootball 1:18pm via TweetDeck
Former Husky @MarcusEasley winner of Ed Block Courage Award @buffalobills #riseup #BleedBlue buffalobills.com/news/article-1… pic.twitter.com/YLM52bJ5gC

>>The Ed Block Courage Award is presented to the Buffalo Bills player who exemplifies a commitment to the principles of sportsmanship and courage. The recipient symbolizes professionalism, great strength, dedication and serves as a community role model for others.<<

http://www.buffalobills.com/news/ar...ecipient/0224a08e-da2a-4fa8-9acc-b5b78e9742b5

 

[upstater]

Darius Butler, 60th best CB in the NFL

http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/...patriots_bust_darius_butler_made_most_of_last

 

[Bonehead]

Darius Butler, 60th best CB in the NFL

http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/...patriots_bust_darius_butler_made_most_of_last

Darius Butler, 60th best CB in the NFL - But #1 in our hearts!~!

 

[huskymedic]

desmondconner6:45pm via Mobile Web
Former UConn DB Darius Butler Wants Storybook Ending For Colts
http://www.courant.com/sports/uconn-football/hc-darius-butler-colts-0117-20150116-story.html

 

[huskymedic]

PaulDoyle1 7:24pm via TweetDeck
Darius Butler credited with forced fumble on Edelman. That's UCONN's Darius Butler.

 

[huskymedic]

NHRJimFuller 8:32pm via TweetDeck
Former #UConn star Byron Jones fourth-rated cornerback on one NFL draft site
http://runwayramblings.blogspot.com/2015/01/five-players-uconn-could-have-faced-in.html

Geremy Davis #26 WR on same site.

 

[huskysupporter]

NHRJimFuller 8:32pm via TweetDeck
Former #UConn star Byron Jones fourth-rated cornerback on one NFL draft site
http://runwayramblings.blogspot.com/2015/01/five-players-uconn-could-have-faced-in.html

Geremy Davis #26 WR on same site.

Interested to see where Jones gets drafted. I think he offers alot of flexibility in the secondary.

 

[huskymedic]

AtlantaFalcons 2:36pm via Twitter Web Client
The Falcons have also signed WR Nick Williams: http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/...Williams/3187e4b5-db15-4196-942f-a69282b278b1 #RiseUp

>>Williams, 5-10, 184 pounds, was originally signed by the Washington Redskins as college free agent out of the University of Connecticut following the 2013 NFL Draft. He played in five games as a receiver and returner during his rookie campaign in 2013. Williams played in 42 games at UCONN where he caught 43 passes for 588 yards and two touchdowns. He set a school record for career kickoff return yards (2,045) and ranks second in yards per return (25.9). Additionally, Williams is the only player in UConn history with at least two kickoff returns and two punt returns for touchdowns in a career.<<

 

[EJHarrington]

Over the years I have tried to keep track of all UCONN football players in the NFL. Attached is my listing in Excel. I've also included all the players who were signed by an NFL club but never made an active roster. If you see anything incorrect let me know as hopefully I will be updating it for the 2015 class shortly. Thanks.

 

[huskymedic]

Tyvon Branch @tyvonbranch · 1h1 hour ago
It was a blessing to play for the raiders wearing that shield was special to me... Thanks to the Davis family for giving me a chance!

Raiders to release S Tyvon Branch
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sport...634230-be2d-11e4-9dfb-03366e719af8_story.html

 

[huskymedic]

NHRJimFuller11:27pm via TweetDeck
Former #UConn DB Tyvon Branch to be released by @RAIDERS
http://runwayramblings.blogspot.com/2015/02/former-uconn-star-branch-to-be-cut-by.html

 

[BNich]

As a Raider fan and Uconn fan, this is tough to see. I wish Tyvon the best and hope he can stay healthy moving forward. Hope he finds a landing spot in the league soon!

 

[Bonehead]

Vikings REALLY need a safety...

 

[HarryAGampel]

Wish those injuries didn't hamper his momentum, he was on pace to be a Top 5 safety. At least he got paid first!

Hopefully he can end up on a winner and get the recognition he deserves.

 

[Uconnalliance]

Love the guy just got a lot of bad breaks, maybe he'll make the spring game

 

[uconnfan68]

KC loves John Dorsey.

And John Dorsey has "Husky Pride".

 

[huskymedic]

danorlovsky7 4:38pm via Twitter for iPhone
Even though I was furious they chose not to Franchise Tag me, I'm stoked to re-sign with the Lions for another season! #onepride

 

[BugsyCT]

Bucs re-sign Danny Lansanah

http://www.buccaneers.com/news/arti...e-Signed/1ea08346-4d0b-4ea7-9718-2ddd8df11f77