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UNDRAFTED FAs POST 2025 DRAFT
- Thread starter CloakNNNdagger
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CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
TexanBorn51
All Pro
Is this right time and place? Tracker?
TexanBorn51
All Pro
TexanBorn51
All Pro
Errant Hothy
Hypermediocrity
Errant Hothy
Hypermediocrity
SnakeEyes
Under NRG
No real info on my normal site about him.
Junior Tafuna Defensive Tackle Utah | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Rating: 74.0 Rank: #67 Forty: 5.03
www.nfldraftbuzz.com
NFL.com had a little insight:
Hey, if he doesn't make it, I think he is Samoan. WWE could use him in another Bloodline story line
I actually really like this invite. It wouldn’t shock me to see him get a contract/make the practice squad.
TexanBorn51
All Pro
Also found this on him-No real info on my normal site about him.
Junior Tafuna Defensive Tackle Utah | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Rating: 74.0 Rank: #67 Forty: 5.03
NFL.com had a little insight:
Hey, if he doesn't make it, I think he is Samoan. WWE could use him in another Bloodline story line
Junior Tafuna - Football - University of Utah Athletics
Junior Tafuna (58) DT - TAFUNA QUICK HITS Selected All-Conference in each of his four seasons. 2021 Pac-12 Freshman Defensive Player of the Year. 48 games pl...
Mangler
Toro de España
Nobody cares about that whack arse bloodline. He will be thoroughly destroyed by the greatest luchador/Mysterio of all time! #DirtyDomNo real info on my normal site about him.
Junior Tafuna Defensive Tackle Utah | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Rating: 74.0 Rank: #67 Forty: 5.03
NFL.com had a little insight:
Hey, if he doesn't make it, I think he is Samoan. WWE could use him in another Bloodline story line
SnakeEyes
Under NRG
Eli Cox-OC Kentucky signed a 250k garranteed 3yr deal.. I'm not saying that he is going to replace anyone but, with 250k garranteed. The must like something about him. His weaknesses seem coachable
www.nfldraftbuzz.com
Eli Cox Center Kentucky | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Rating: 74.0 Rank: #56 Forty: 5.02 A solid contributor with the potential to carve out a role as a swing interior lineman at the next level. Cox's experience in the SEC trenches and positio...
www.nfldraftbuzz.com
TexanBorn51
All Pro
Texans signed WR Daniel Jackson.
Jackson’s (5’11/193) athletic abilities won’t garner him much praise on the gridiron, but what he lacks in flash, he makes up for with savvy route running to gain an edge over opposing defenders. He’ll need to show that same level of acumen at a higher level if he hopes to show he can separate in the pros, but his career 50 percent contested catch rate suggests he can find more ways to win in coverage. Jackson was a four-year starter at Minnesota and ended his career with a 75-863-4 line, posting career highs in receptions, yards, and targets. His ability to play outside and in the slot will work to his advantage, as coaches will have a chance to explore where he would best fit in their receiving room, but he could be better suited as a zone-beating slot receiver due to his limited speed — he ran just a 4.63s 40-yard dash. Jackson only logged 20 snaps on special teams during his career, which may work against him when it comes to finalizing roster cutdowns.
Jackson’s (5’11/193) athletic abilities won’t garner him much praise on the gridiron, but what he lacks in flash, he makes up for with savvy route running to gain an edge over opposing defenders. He’ll need to show that same level of acumen at a higher level if he hopes to show he can separate in the pros, but his career 50 percent contested catch rate suggests he can find more ways to win in coverage. Jackson was a four-year starter at Minnesota and ended his career with a 75-863-4 line, posting career highs in receptions, yards, and targets. His ability to play outside and in the slot will work to his advantage, as coaches will have a chance to explore where he would best fit in their receiving room, but he could be better suited as a zone-beating slot receiver due to his limited speed — he ran just a 4.63s 40-yard dash. Jackson only logged 20 snaps on special teams during his career, which may work against him when it comes to finalizing roster cutdowns.
Camp body, maybe makes the PS.
TheRealJoker V2
Veteran
Eli Cox-OC Kentucky signed a 250k garranteed 3yr deal.. I'm not saying that he is going to replace anyone but, with 250k garranteed. The must like something about him. His weaknesses seem coachable
Eli Cox Center Kentucky | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Rating: 74.0 Rank: #56 Forty: 5.02 A solid contributor with the potential to carve out a role as a swing interior lineman at the next level. Cox's experience in the SEC trenches and positio...
Most guaranteed among UDFAs per Aaron Wilson. Would love to see another viable center on this roster other than Patterson. Hopefully he’s a UDFA gem!
TheRealJoker V2
Veteran
Huzzie was a highly regarded prospect before he tore his ACL at the shrine bowl. I assume he’ll be moved to IR once the cutdowns begin to let him rehab fully. But interesting the Texans think highly enough of him to sign him with essentially a “redshirt” year.
TexanBorn51
All Pro
Looking for UFDA and of course the Texans signings I noticed on various tracker sites the Texans have the least signings so far opposed to the other teams. I know it's early but many of the other teams are signing them up. I can not recall the signings being so slow in the past years. Anyways just a now observance.
calishung7717
Waterboy
Caserio said they weren't going to have a big udfa class.
TheMatrix31
Hall of Fame
The greatest luchador of all time is El Grande Americano.
Mangler
Toro de España
Cero Miedo!
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
Don't really understand this move, even with "redshirt" year.
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From a 2022 large NFL ACL study
Orthop J Sports Med
. 2022 Mar 7
Return to Play and Performance After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in National Football League Players
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Overall, 312 NFL players were included in this study, and 174 (55.8%) returned to play. Of the eligible players, only 28.5% (n = 59/207) remained in the league 3 years postinjury. Within the first 3 years postinjury, players played in fewer games (8.7 vs 13.7
, started in fewer games (3.0 vs 8.3), had lower AVs [AV=Approximate Value] (1.5 vs 4.3), and had decreased snap counts (259.0 vs 619.0).Of 62 DBs, only 31 ever returned to play.
1-Year, 2-Year, and 3-Year Return-to-Play Rates and Return-to-Play Time Overall and by Position a
| RTP After 1 y | Remained Active After Injury, % (n/Total for Position) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Position | No. of Players (%) | Rate, % (n/Total for Position) (n = 312) | Time, mo, Median [IQR] | 2-y Rate (n = 259) b | 3-y Rate (n = 207) c |
| CB | 36 (11.5) | 52.8 (19/36) | 12.6 [2.1] | 29.0 (9/31) | 28.0 (7/25) |
I share your sentiments but not getting my hopes up because it seems if the Texans thought he had a realistic chance to make the team and contribute they would have used one of those
many sixth or seventh round picks for him ?
Dejaview
Wahoo Sabi
Agree. I don’t know why but UDFA’s seem to generate more interest around here than 6th and 7th rounders. Maybe it’s just a “lottery” attitude? I believe they sell tickets for UFDA’s at Valero stations.
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CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
Unfortunately, he falls more in the category of Suggs...............very weak in the lower extremities. Won't be able tp hold back strong NFL Dlinemen.
The same things were said about David Andrews when he came out of college. I wouldn't bet against this young man. He's probably a PS guy next yr.
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
Arm length has not been much of an important evaluation for a center, but it is still important, especially when compensating for weakness. NFL centers' arm lengths today still hoover around 33 inches. Cox has an arm length of just barely 31 inches!
SnakeEyes
Under NRG
WR Daniel Jackson added to the roster. Decent combine numbers. No real info on much else.
www.nfldraftbuzz.com
Edit: Unless he can be coached up fast...camp body
Daniel Jackson Wide Receiver Minnesota | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Rating: 74.2 Rank: #44 Forty: 4.63
www.nfldraftbuzz.com
Edit: Unless he can be coached up fast...camp body
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
Despite a 4.62 40, he was not able to gain separation in college.............not likely to be coached up in the NFL to do better.WR Daniel Jackson added to the roster. Decent combine numbers. No real info on much else.
Daniel Jackson Wide Receiver Minnesota | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Rating: 74.2 Rank: #44 Forty: 4.63
Edit: Unless he can be coached up fast...camp body
TexanBorn51
All Pro
lol not really I always enjoyed diamond in the rough UDFA signings. But it's not interest vs 6&7 rounders it's something to get into after all the draft is over. So next stops are UDFA and then maybe more trades as the season progresses.
Number19
Hall of Fame
What caught my attention was the mention of Jerome Carvin as the backup OC ???. Will have to see who this guy is. I agree with CnnnD about Cox's 31" arms. First thing I noticed when I searched his draft report after the signing. Except for this, seems a decent enough prospect for a depth position, but the odds are really against him.
Brisco_County
Apples and roadmaps
Arian Foster still lingers in the minds of Texans fans.
Yeah there have been plenty of centers with short arms.
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
Out of curiosity, I looked up all 2024 centers........FWIW, none had an arm length of 31 inches.
SnakeEyes
Under NRG
Yep, I smell camp body. Now the 6' 8" TE, I hope he is healthy, he had an ACL last year. He has skill and at 6' 8"...wow. Runs a 4.6-ish.
badboy
Hall of Fame
If a center can control two and a half feet on either side of him and throw in another six or eight inches with slide or shuffle, I am more interested in his ability to read the defense and set up the offensive line play. As a guard for emergency plays, we'll see.
FWIW, Draftbuzz has him. 33 3/8s
Has anyone actually measured his arms? I know he wasn't @ combine and I didn't find anything at his pro day.https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Jerome-Carvin-OL-Tennessee
Sweech
Onside Kick Specialist
Was that his combine measurement? Hasn't there been an issue of the new person doing the measurements giving out much shorter measurements this year?
Errant Hothy
Hypermediocrity
Yes, most teams went with the measurements from the all-star games or got their own. And it wasn't just arm lengths that were off, a bunch of the hand measurements were wrong as well
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
Yes, the problem is that we don't know exactly what the discrepancy is. But yesterday I did find an old Kentucky measurement of 31 1/8".
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
I reported this earlier elsewhere, using
Former Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe has undergone an precedented hand growth spurt between the Senior Bowl and the Scouting Combine, Milroe’s hands have grown. The measurement is the distance from tip of the little finger to the end of his thumb.................it grew from 8 and 3/4 inches to a fertilized 9 3/8 inches.
TexanBorn51
All Pro
wow 6'8 usually TE avg 6'4-6 '6 and 7 but 8 that's tall no? it's not bad or good whadda I know lol
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
In 2023 at Pro Day, his arms measured at 34 1/2 inches.
[I've seen his height listed by different sources anywhere from 6'3" to 6'5".]
SnakeEyes
Under NRG
Makes him like 9 or 10ft tall with his arms up. If he can catch. Nobody is going to out reach him
badboy
Hall of Fame
Another 6'8 TE invitation to camp Mason Tharp:
Texans Invite Mammoth-Sized Rookie Weapon to Tryouts
The Houston Texans entered the 2025 NFL Draft with a clear plan to improve an offense that ranked just 19th in yards per play (5.2) despite having rising quarte
houseofhouston.com
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
Another 6'8 TE invitation to camp Mason Tharp:
Texans Invite Mammoth-Sized Rookie Weapon to Tryouts
The Houston Texans entered the 2025 NFL Draft with a clear plan to improve an offense that ranked just 19th in yards per play (5.2) despite having rising quarte
I spoke to a person I know who has followed him since his days at Klein HS. Interestingly enough, he has confirmed that Tharp is actually just under 6'9" tall (after having grown two inches during his time as a Red Raider). The 250 lbs in this article is also not correct. He put on serious weight to tip the scales at 270 pounds, 45 pounds heavier than he weighed as a recruit. Also interesting is that prior to taking up with Texas Tech, he was given offers from the Arizona Wildcats and the Michigan State Spartans!
He has been known more for his run blocking prowess................something that the Texans have lacked for decades.
Injury history (with loss of 9 games) have been a concern. His specific injuries have essentially been kept under wrap. However, I have managed to find out that while at Texas Tech before the 2023 season, he had already suffered 3 significant concussions.
I found an article that very well reviews Tharp and includes some very interesting video clips.
2025 NFL DRAFT SCOUTING REPORT: TEXAS TECH TE MASON THARP
I like this young man. I hope with time and a lot of effort, he can develop into a real Texans weapon while avoiding injury.
badboy
Hall of Fame
Wow! 3 concussions isn't good. I do like that he is known for run blocking as we definitely need that. Thanks for the info!