Thursday, May 1, 2008

More Lions UDFAs

DT Shemiah LeGrande, Hofstra
Undersized DT (6-0, 288) that several teams had in for pre-draft workouts, including the Giants and Colts. Ran a 4.97 in the 40. Rated the No. 75 DT in the 2008 Draft by Pro Football Weekly. Wasn't incredibly productive at a mid-major. Had 38 tackles as a senior (5 for losses of 29 yards; second on team) and two sacks (tied for team lead).

Projection: A massive longshot.



S Justin Sanders, Illinois

Will get a tryout with the Lions; hasn't signed a contract. 6-1, 202-pound safety came to Illinois after playing at Northeast Mississippi CC. Father, John, played safety in the NFL for six years (three years each with New England and Philadelphia). Had 57 tackles as a senior (4 for loss of 31 yards), three sacks, one interception and 8 pass break-ups. Had 19 tackles and one INT as a junior at Illinois. Recorded 35 tackles, one interception and forced five fumbles as a sophomore at the Juco level. Posted 40 tackles, 10 pass deflections, two sacks and two interceptions in his first year of junior college. Has only one year of starting experience at the major level under his belt.

Projection: Camp body, if he makes it that far.



UDFA's so far:

RB Allen Ervin, Lambuth College

LB Tyronne Pruitt, Boston College

LB Brian Bradford, Towson

S Bobbie Williams, Bethune-Cookman

QB Mark Nicolet, Hillsdale College

LS Jonathan Weeks, Baylor

DT Shemiah LeGrande, Hofstra

S Vince Gliatta, Youngstown State

S Justin Sanders, Illinois (tryout)

QB Eric Sanders, N. Iowa (tryout)

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