Some notable undrafted QB, RB, TE, WR.

[PhilSimms11]

In alphabetical order. I was going to make a more complete list, but damn....you get the idea.
QB
Jeff Garcia
Jim Hart
Case Keenum
Jon Kitna
Dave Krieg
Warren Moon
Tony Romo
Kurt Warner
Jim Zorn

RB
CJ Anderson
LeGarrette Blount
Austin Ekeler
Arian Foster
Priest Holmes
Fred Jackson
Phillip Lindsay
Marion Motley
Joe Perry

TE
Cameron Brate
Paul Coffman
Jack Doyle
Antonio Gates
Chad Lewis
Marcus Pollard
Ed West

WR
Danny Amendola
Miles Austin
Doug Baldwin
Cole Beasley
Wayne Chrebet
Victor Cruz
Alfred Jenkins
Drew Pearson
JT Smith
Rod Smith
Lionel Taylor
Steve Watson
Wes Welker

 

[SU Nittany Tide]

Jason Peters was technically an undrafted tight end.

 

[PhilSimms11]

Jason Peters was technically an undrafted tight end.

So was Brian Waters.

 

[Dr. Strangelove]

I think the one that stands out the most for me is Antonio Gates. But it really shows what a crap shoot the draft really is.

 

[PhilSimms11]

And as far as kickers go....there's a lot. Dan Bailey, John Carney, Justin Tucker, Adam Vinatieri, etc. Whomever would like to make a list, be my guest.


Another thing I've noticed about kickers is the change in standard. Jan Stenerud is the first kicker inducted into Canton and he had a FG% of 66.8 and PAT% of 96.5. Morten Andersen, the other K in the Hall, had a FG% of 79.7. Today, those numbers will get you cut. If you aren't at least 80%+ chances are you'll get replaced. Coaching and training I suppose are the main reasons. Kicking back in the day was an afterthought.

 

[steelerssb]

Willie Parker
Josh Cribbs
Matt Moore

 

[broncosmitty]

I think the one that stands out the most for me is Antonio Gates. But it really shows what a crap shoot the draft really is.

He didn't play college football.

 

[SteelersPride]

I think the one that stands out the most for me is Antonio Gates. But it really shows what a crap shoot the draft really is.

yeah, but gates didnt play football in college. Its kinda easy to see why he wasnt drafted. Incredible story, but i get it.

 

[broncosmitty]

Joe Reitz is another MAC guy that didn't play CFB. Was our center at WMU, in basketball.

Then played OLine in front of Peyton Manning with the Colts.

 

[Rex Racer]

And as far as kickers go....there's a lot. Dan Bailey, John Carney, Justin Tucker, Adam Vinatieri, etc. Whomever would like to make a list, be my guest.


Another thing I've noticed about kickers is the change in standard. Jan Stenerud is the first kicker inducted into Canton and he had a FG% of 66.8 and PAT% of 96.5. Morten Andersen, the other K in the Hall, had a FG% of 79.7. Today, those numbers will get you cut. If you aren't at least 80%+ chances are you'll get replaced. Coaching and training I suppose are the main reasons. Kicking back in the day was an afterthought.

The same could be said if you look at the completion percentages of the QB's in the 60's, 70's as compared to the more modern WCO passing game.

I do agree that the kicking game 40 and 50 years ago consisted of extra points and mostly desperate FG attempts. It amazes me that the coaches back then seemed to barely value each and every point.

 

[PhilSimms11]

The same could be said if you look at the completion percentages of the QB's in the 60's, 70's as compared to the more modern WCO passing game.

I do agree that the kicking game 40 and 50 years ago consisted of extra points and mostly desperate FG attempts. It amazes me that the coaches back then seemed to barely value each and every point.

Excellent point. Example:

Joe Namath--50.1%, 27,663 yards, 173 TD-220 INT, 65.5 passer rating--Hall-of-Fame

Eli Manning--60.3%, 57,023 yards, 366 TD-244 INT, 84.5 passer rating--Hall-of-Fame? FOR THE LOVE OF GOD NO!!! HE SUCKED!!!

 

[Rex Racer]

Excellent point. Example:

Joe Namath--50.1%, 27,663 yards, 173 TD-220 INT, 65.5 passer rating--Hall-of-Fame

Eli Manning--60.3%, 57,023 yards, 366 TD-244 INT, 84.5 passer rating--Hall-of-Fame? FOR THE LOVE OF GOD NO!!! HE SUCKED!!!

Yeah, the great QB's of the early years of the modern game (the forward pass era) have statistics that pale in comparison many mediocre quarterbacks in the last 20-30 years.

 

[rmilia1]

The guy in this years draft i could see being the next Gates/Graham is Ahmad Wagner out of Kentucky. 3 years of CBB then 1 good year of CFB. Guy is an athlete and is big and fast. He probably gets drafted though

 

[Dr. Strangelove]

@broncosmitty and @SteelersPride , thanks for that. I did not realize Gates didn't play college ball.

 

[SteelersPride]

@broncosmitty and @SteelersPride , thanks for that. I did not realize Gates didn't play college ball.

yeah , thats what makes his story even more crazy! and why for a short period they were trying to convert very athletic hoops guys to tight end........

 

[Dr. Strangelove]

yeah , thats what makes his story even more crazy! and why for a short period they were trying to convert very athletic hoops guys to tight end........

Crazy story for sure. Dude is headed for Canton. Him and Rivers developed great chemistry though.

 

[SteelersPride]

Crazy story for sure. Dude is headed for Canton. Him and Rivers developed great chemistry though.

yeah seriousyl think about some of those charger offenses.......

 

[Hank Kingsley]

Warren Moon could really sling a pigskin.

 

[RememberTheKoy]

Cory Clement undrafted RB. Doesn't look like he will have much of a career at this point but he had a very productive rookie season as well as Super Bowl performance.

 

[Dr. Strangelove]

Warren Moon could really sling a pigskin.

He sure could and although it was just the CFL, he threw for 5648 yards in '83. And exactly 5000 the year before.