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05/02 — The Jets' rookie minicamp is under way. The draft choices, undrafted free agents and tryouts had meetings this morning, then went out for a morning practice that was not open to the media. The first access reporters will have to the Jets newbies will be during a 45-minute locker room session that begins soon after noon.
I won't wait that long to provide the list of the 10 undrafted free agents. These names, plus names of some of the tryouts, are contained in Eric Allen's twin stories on the offensive and defensive free agents that just went up on our news pages.
But with the last of the contracts signed this morning, we can now offer you "The List", complete with heights, weights and uniform numbers:
63–Brett Byford, C, Nebraska, 6'3", 300
39–Jehuu Caulcrick, RB, Michigan State, 6'0", 255
54–Kenwin Cummings, DE/ILB, Wingate, 6'2", 258
43–Nathan Lyles, S, Virginia, 6'0", 199
61–Bryan Mattison, DE, Iowa, 6'3", 272
42–Al Phillips, CB, Wagner, 5'11", 195
79–Ropati Pitoitua, DE, Washington State, 6'8", 290
2–Paul Raymond, WR, Brown, 5'10", 170
41–Justin Valentine, FB, Minnesota, 6'1", 230
35–Danny Woodhead, RB, Chadron State, 5'7", 195
This list is shorter than usual. Last year, for example, the Jets signed 14 undrafted free agents. That's because all NFL teams have an 80-player roster limit and this year, for the first time in a decade plus, there are no NFL Europe exemptions because there is no NFL Europe. With 64 veterans and six draft choices, the Green & White have 10 openings for this year's undrafted rookie class.
There are 50 rookies at this camp, including 34 tryout candidates, listed here with heights, weights and current uni numbers:
32–Joshua Abrams, RB, Ohio University, 6'0", 197
65–Viliami Akoteu, DL, Idaho State, 6'3", 340
30–Cory Anderson, FB, Tennessee, 6'3", 255
51–Wallace Artis, LB, Furman, 6'5", 268
40–Charles Bailey, CB, Kentucky State, 6'2", 208
10–William Bullard, WR, Texas A&M–Corpus Christi, 6'5", 215
22–Zach Catanese, S, Arizona State, 6'2", 230
49–Nelson Coleman, LB, Tulsa, 6'2", 235
50–Will Collins, LS, Southern Cal, 6'2", 220
20–Curtis Cutts, S, Central Michigan, 6'0", 210
11–John Dunlap, WR, North Carolina State, 6'1", 218
6–Patrick Fisher, P, LSU, 6'5", 238
78–Brandt Hollander, DL, Yale, 6'3", 285
84–Chris Hopkins, TE, Toledo, 6'5", 255
23–Kareem Huggins, RB, Hofstra, 5'8", 189
38–Nick Jarvis, LS, Wake Forest, 6'3", 250
45–Rodrick Johnson, LB, Oklahoma State, 6'3", 255
48–Brad Listorti, TE, Massachusetts, 6'4", 255
59–Chris McKillop, DL, Pittsburgh, 6'3", 265
77–Shawn McMackin, G, Hofstra, 6'3", 287
70–Tad Miller, G, Boise State, 6'4", 304
8–Mark Myers, K, Florida Atlantic, 6'2", 195
47–Karl Noa, DL, Hawaii, 6'4", 238
72–Jacob Owens, DL, Fairmont State, 6'4", 275
46–Blair Phillips, LB, Oregon, 6'1", 245
44–Paul Pratt, CB, Nevada, 5'10", 185
4–Charles Sullivan, WR, Hofstra, 6'1", 202
15–Marty Tadman, S, Boise State, 5'11", 182
31–Davanzo Tate, CB, Akron, 5'10", 185
67–David Thompson, NT, Massachusetts, 6'3", 310
69–Joseph Tuineau, T, Southeast Missouri State, 6'8", 280
19–Alan Turner, WR, Southern Illinois, 6''0", 200
29–Christian Varner, S, Maryland, 5'11", 205
17–Antwun Williams, WR, Virginia State, 6'2", 185
In addition, seven first-year Jets veterans are also participating in this camp. Three saw action last season — O-linemen Robert Turner and Clint Oldenburg and P Jeremy Kapinos. QB Brett Ratliff is also working out, as are WR David Ball, OL Stanley Daniels and former CFL DB Etienne Boulay.
We'll report back later today with planned features on the Jets' fourth- and fifth-round picks, CB Dwight Lowery and QB Erik Ainge, plus Radar entries on Jehuu Caulcrick's astonishing childhood story, on the afternoon practice with a focus on first-rounders Vernon Gholston and Dustin Keller, and on head coach Eric Mangini's late-afternoon news conference.
It's a full day and a full weekend. Stay with us for news and views from the Jets' rookie minicamp.
Fans Respond
Here's your chance to tell Randy what you think! Add a Comment | Hide All Show All (33)Ira Said:
Fri, May 2, 2008 - 12:51pm EDT"Besides Caulcrick and Phillips were already in Green and Whilte in college so there a perfect fit."
jake Said:
Fri, May 2, 2008 - 1:15pm EDT"make sure to ask the players whAT THEY think of hofstra and if are they are happy about the move later this year "
Jay Said:
Fri, May 2, 2008 - 1:16pm EDT"Yeah , they should fit in, regardless of what color they wore in college.."
Howard Said:
Fri, May 2, 2008 - 1:25pm EDT"just read up on all these young men and it seems like we might have so really good practice squad guys here whom might contribute next year.. great job with the draft coverage randy and eric just cant wait for training camp to start"
jake Said:
Fri, May 2, 2008 - 1:45pm EDT"not to out do you randy but Jane McManus posted a full roster Draft picks: OLB Vernon Gholston, TE Dustin Keller, DB Dwight Lowery, QB Eric Ainge, WR Marcus Henry and OT Nate Garner. WR Charlie Sullivan, RB Kareem Huggins. Other undrafted free agents: C Brett Byford (Nebraska), DE Kenwin Cummings (Wingate), S Nate Lyles (Virginia), CB Al Phillips (Wagner), DE Ropati Pitoitua (Washington State), "
Randy Lange Said:
Fri, May 2, 2008 - 1:57pm EDT"Jane's new to the beat and a thorough reporter, no doubt, jake, but we've had all our draft choices on our team roster page. Go to http://www.newyorkjets.com/team/roster/, click on the EXP heading and the draft picks will rise to the top of the roster."
jake Said:
Fri, May 2, 2008 - 1:47pm EDT"randy any idea if rutgers linebacker Brandon Renkart is in camp?"
Randy Lange Said:
Fri, May 2, 2008 - 1:53pm EDT"No, he is not."
jake Said:
Fri, May 2, 2008 - 2:06pm EDT"my bad randy i forgot this cuts off after 500 letters but jane also posted a full try out roster"
Randy Lange Said:
Fri, May 2, 2008 - 2:30pm EDT"The 34 tryout candidates are now listed in the Radar entry headlined "Listing the 10 Undrafted Free Agents.""
Nigel Said:
Fri, May 2, 2008 - 2:29pm EDT"Brandon Renkart was invited to Miami for a tryout he went down yesterday (Thursday). "
Ira Said:
Fri, May 2, 2008 - 2:36pm EDT"Eric, Wouldn't be surprised if they keep Fisher and have him compete with Graham and Kapinos. Graham will be pushed for a spot this summer. Lets see if he can step it up."
joe Said:
Fri, May 2, 2008 - 2:37pm EDT"Antwun Williams is a guy to look at randy "
Randy Lange Said:
Fri, May 2, 2008 - 2:42pm EDT"We hear, joe, that Antwun is missing a game for the Albany Conquest of ArenaFootball2 to be at this minicamp. He led Albany last year with 36 touchdowns and is the Conquest's leading receiver through five games this season."
joe Said:
Fri, May 2, 2008 - 2:53pm EDT"yeah that is why i said he is a guy to look at i guess the signing of Prechae Rodriguez was just a rumor(don't see him on the list)"
Randy Lange Said:
Fri, May 2, 2008 - 3:52pm EDT"Correct, joe, Rodriguez is not at this minicamp."
Mike Said:
Fri, May 2, 2008 - 3:13pm EDT"I want to hear about UMass TE Listorti he ran 4.5 at UMass pro day."
CEDRIC Said:
Fri, May 2, 2008 - 3:26pm EDT"Randy, How much was the roster before this year?"
Randy Lange Said:
Fri, May 2, 2008 - 3:55pm EDT"CEDRIC, the off-season and preseason roster has been 80 for a while, but if, say, a team had four players in NFL Europa, it got exemptions for those players and could have 84 players in camp until the exemptions expired several weeks later."
339 Said:
Fri, May 2, 2008 - 4:58pm EDT"Brett Byford is a keeper"
jon Said:
Fri, May 2, 2008 - 5:51pm EDT"this draft has Bradway hand all overthem.AGAIN he fail to get a big time runner"
Sandy Scheps Said:
Fri, May 2, 2008 - 6:02pm EDT"Where's your local Mike Fladell at OG/T from Rutgers. He's got to be better than any of your reserves. You missed out on Pedro Sosa of Rutgers, but I believe Fladell is still out there. He's from Long Island and huge. Give him a real shot...you might not be sorry!"
dusten Said:
Fri, May 2, 2008 - 6:04pm EDT"brett byford is the man keep him"
rob Said:
Fri, May 2, 2008 - 11:36pm EDT"Jets would be CRAZY not to keep Brandt Hollander from Yale. 6'3 285 5.0 40yd dash on his proday 32 reps at 225 lbs....the guy is outstanding and one of the most solid DLs to come along in a LONG time. come on green and white keep him around!"
Laurie Said:
Sat, May 3, 2008 - 12:31am EDT"Kenwin Cummings is the man to hang on to....you won't be disappointed!"
Paul Said:
Sat, May 3, 2008 - 12:40am EDT"I took a look at all the CB's, If I had a choice I would go with Al Phillips from wagner."
Jakeberk Said:
Sat, May 3, 2008 - 8:49am EDT"Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't WR William Bullard from Texax tech Corpus Chistie the 6-5 guy that jumped over three 6-9 guys at the college basketball slam dunk contest? If he can play he is super athletic."
MikeMc Said:
Sat, May 3, 2008 - 11:17am EDT"Hey Randy what ever happened to the guard from Hofstra I know he played Tackle too, Durkin he was a better athelete than Willie the LT who was drafted by the steelers and is starting this year I hear. Durkin was 6-4 300lbs and an awsome pulling guard then they moved him to tackle with a bad QB. I remember seeing him outrun crenshaw on pulls. I heard Colston say he should be in the pros "
Marshall Said:
Sat, May 3, 2008 - 12:29pm EDT"Hey, I've heard head a lot of good things about that Raymond dude from brown. I hope yall can scoop him up he'd be a plus to the roster."
Kyle Said:
Sat, May 3, 2008 - 2:15pm EDT"Huge Jets fan, also fan of the af2's Albany conquest and good to see my boy Antwun Williams get a try-out even though I don't think he has a chance of making the team.....he'll be back in Albany soon."
Ed Said:
Sat, May 3, 2008 - 3:14pm EDT"OK! OK! I give up. What position is an LS?"
Randy Lange Said:
Sat, May 3, 2008 - 4:40pm EDT"Long-snapper."
Dennis Said:
Sat, May 3, 2008 - 6:22pm EDT"Speaking of long snappers, Nick Jarvis was Mr. Reliable at Wake Forest. He snaps the ball fast and accurate. Follow this link to see some of his highlights… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xvnc20s8CNE "
carlos Said:
Tue, May 6, 2008 - 1:47am EDT"the kid you guy got as FA Nate Lyles is going to be a star.I have watch this kid since high school i have never seen (or heard) anyone bring the funk like him since the great Ronnie Lott . Yes i just said Ronnie Lott . Lyles is very smart and knows the game very well. the Jets got a steal and r bless to have him .From a Chicago Bears fan"
Matt Gorman Said:
Tue, May 6, 2008 - 11:11am EDT"This danny woodhead charicter i really cant wait to see him play do u know what string hes gonna be randy"
Randy Lange Said:
Tue, May 6, 2008 - 11:20am EDT"Matt, we won't know that until training camp starts and the first unofficial depth charts are released before the preseason opener at Cleveland."
Row Said:
Tue, May 6, 2008 - 3:15pm EDT"This may be old news, but is Gholston signed yet? I hate holdouts. "
JEff Said:
Wed, May 7, 2008 - 6:07pm EDT"Randy, found out the Jets had Curtis Cutts in camp, I watched this kid play high school, what a player, any word on what the Jets thought of him? This kid is a baller, hope they give me a good hard look, he can play at this level"
Jarvi Said:
Mon, May 12, 2008 - 9:23am EDT"Nick Jarvis- LS, "Mr. Reliable" & "accurate" are so true. 4 yr LS at WFU- 2006 ACC champions,Orange Bowl,Hula Bowl, East-West Shrine Bowl-signed to Jets as FA- Congratulations Nick!! From gold to "green"....."
Gabe Said:
Sat, August 2, 2008 - 11:45am EDT"I was just wondering how is John Dunlap doing in Training Camp? He had not so good years at NC State because of injuries. But with time to rest and to get right I know he should be hungry and just doing corner back dirty! Let me know."
Randy Lange Said:
Sat, August 2, 2008 - 2:23pm EDT"Gabe, I have no update on John Dunlap, who's been in the Dolphins' camp."
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Ira Said:
Fri, May 2, 2008 - 12:46pm EDT"Randy, Thanks for the update. Remember i said Caulcrick and Phillips have real shots and i think they will both be on the team. Can't go wrong wearing Beverly's and Johnson's #'s. "