Sunday, April 29, 2018

When The Dust Settled

The NFL draft wrapped up Saturday with 19 FCS players selected, including two Ivy Leaguers. At least three more Ivy products agreed to free agent contracts.

Chosen by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fifth round was Penn wide receiver Justin Watson. Find an inspiring story about him HERE.

Taken by the Atlanta Falcons in the sixth round was Yale linebacker Foye Oluokun. There's a story about him HERE.

Agreeing to undrafted free agent contracts were:
DE Richard Jarvis (Brown) Falcons
QB Chad Kanoff (Princeton) Cardinals
LB Matt Oplinger (Yale) Cardinals
Here's the full list of FCS draftees:



OLB Darius LeonardSouth Carolina StateIndianapolis Colts

TE Dallas GoedertSouth Dakota StatePhiladelphia Eagles


DT PJ HallSam Houston StateOakland Raiders

OT Brandon ParkerNorth Carolina A&TOakland Raiders

QB Kyle LaulettaRichmondNew York Giants

CB Taron JohnsonWeber StateBuffalo Bills

RB Chase EdmondsFordhamArizona Cardinals


DE John Franklin-MyersStephen F. AustinLos Angeles Rams


WR Justin WatsonPennTampa Bay Buccaneers


DT Bilal NicholsDelawareChicago Bears

CB Davontae HarrisIllinois StateCincinnati Bengals


S Siran NealJacksonville StateBuffalo Bills

WR Daurice FountainNorthern IowaIndianapolis Colts

G Jamil DembyMaineLos Angeles Rams

CB Tremon SmithCentral ArkansasKansas City Chiefs

LB Foye OluokunYaleAtlanta Falcons


OT Greg SenatWagnerBaltimore Ravens

DB Keion CrossenWestern CarolinaNew England Patriots


DE Kendall DonnersonSoutheast Missouri StateGreen Bay Packers