DRAFT GRADES &
UNDRAFTED FREE AGENT SIGNINGS

UDFA lists will be updated as the players sign with teams.
2008 AFC West BY TEAM


AFC West
Denver      

DRAFT PICKS WITH GRADES:
1.12 OT Ryan Clady, Boise State: Top notch athlete fits the system and fills a need. Grade: B.
2.42 WR Eddie Royal, Virginia Tech: Smooth and crisp athlete has great hands. Grade: B+.
4.108 OG Kory Lichtensteiger, Bowling Green: Tricky player can snap and fit in zone. Grade: C-.
4.119 CB Jack Williams, Kent State: Broncos need more cornerback depth. Grade: C.
5.139 RB Ryan Torain, Arizona State: Injured runner has vision and could be steal. Grade: B-.
5.148 DT Carlton Powell, Virginia Tech: Tough and powerful at point of attack. Grade: C+.
6.183 LB Spencer Larsen, Arizona: Broncos will try him at fullback and linebacker. Grade: C-.
7.220 S Josh Barrett, Arizona State: Very fast but a project. Could have gone higher. Grade: C+.
7.227 RB Peyton Hillis, Arkansas: Tough lead blocker might be able to carry on goal-line. Grade: C+.

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UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS:

OT Mitch Erickson, South Dakota State
OT Tyler Polumbus, Colorado
RB Anthony Alridge, Houston
P Brett Kern, Toledo
WR Lorne Sam, Texas-El Paso
LB Wesley Woodyard, Kentucky

Kansas City      

DRAFT PICKS WITH GRADES:
1.5 DT Glenn Dorsey, LSU: Top defensive tackle will make the Chiefs better. Grade: A-.
1.15 OT Branden Albert, Virginia: Mauler should start this year at guard. Grade: B+.
2.35 CB Brandon Flowers, Virginia Tech: Zone corner compares to Ty Law. Speedwise too. Grade: C.
3.73 RB Jamaal Charles, Texas: Gamebreaker back gives another option behind Larry Johnson. Grade: B.
3.79 TE Brad Cottam, Texas: Excellent athlete can be a real player if healthy. Grade: B-.
3.82 S DaJuan Morgan, North Carolina State: Tough and instinctual safety. Grade: B.
4.105 WR William Franklin, Missouri: Speedster stays in state of MO. Grade: B.
5.140 CB Brandon Carr, Grand Valley State: Small college sleeper has size and speed. Grade: C+.
6.170 OT Barry Richardson, Clemson: Sloppy but powerful player needs to turn the light on. Grade: C-.
6.182 WR Kevin Robinson, Utah State: Return specialist lacks great speed. Grade: D+.
7.210 DE Brian Johnston, Gardner-Webb: Quality small school sleeper could make an impact. Grade: C+.
7.239 TE Mike Merritt, Central Florida: Possible blocking TE and ST'er. Grade: D+.

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UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS:

QB Ricky Santos, New Hampshire
DT Derek Lokey, Texas
WR Luke Swan, Wisconsin
LB Steve Octavien, Nebraska
FB Mike Cox, Georgia Tech
DL Johnny Dingle, West Virginia
WR Sean Bailey, Georgia
RB Kalvin McRae, Ohio
S Ron Girault, Rutgers
PK Connor Barth, North Carolina
WR Jabari Arthur, Akron
DT James McClinton, Kansas (try out)
SS Greg Hay, Toledo
LB Weston Dacus, Arkansas (try out)
DL Jason Parker, Arizona
LB James Terry, Youngstown State
OL Ian-Yates Cunningham, Virginia



Oakland      

DRAFT PICKS WITH GRADES:
1.4 RB Darren McFadden, Arkansas: Classic Al Davis pick. Grade: B+.
4.100 S Tyvon Branch, UConn: Fast coverage safety can also return. Grade: C+.
4.125 WR Arman Shields, Richmond: Sleeper WR with speed. Grade: C-.
6.169 DE Trevor Scott, Buffalo: Interesting defender can rush a little. Grade: C.
7.226 WR Chaz Schilens, San Diego State: Another deep sleeper who can run. Grade: D+.

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UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS:

LB Shane Simmons, Western Washington
OC Adam Spieker, Missouri
RB Louis Rankin, Washington
OL Brandon Rodd, Arizona State
FB Matt Hahn, Penn State
LB Malik Jackson, Louisville
DB Darrick Brown, McNeese State
DE Greyson Gunheim, Washington (OLB)
DL Derrick Gray, Texas Southern
TE Darrell Strong, Pittsburgh
QB Brian White, Portland State


San Diego      

DRAFT PICKS WITH GRADES:
1.27 CB Antoine Cason, Arizona: Smart and natural athlete is low-risk player. Grade: B+.
3.69 RB Jacob Hester, LSU: Underrated player could backup LT and help on specials. Grade: C+.
5.166 RB Marcus Thomas, UTEP: Nice sized runner could fight for a backup spot. Grade: B-.
6.192 CB Dejuan Tribble, Boston College: Instinctual but slow corner has potential. Grade: C+.
7.234 OT Corey Clark, Texas A&M: Sleeper tackle could bump inside to guard. Grade: D+.

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UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS:

OL Tyler Luellen, Missouri
FB Mike Tolbert, Coastal Carolina
DT Keith Shologan, Central Florida
WR Gary Banks, Troy
TE Wade Betschart, Wyoming
OG Andrew Crummey, Maryland
DE Erik Bakhtiari, San Diego (OLB)
OG Brandyn Dombrowski, San Diego State
DB Brian Bonner, T.C.U.
WR Billy Pittman, Texas
CB Stanley Franks, Idaho
WR Greg Bracey, Missouri
WR Brandon Jackson, North Texas
DT Lamar Divens, Tennessee State


also see:

AFC East UDFA Signings

AFC North UDFA Signings

AFC South UDFA Signings

NFC East UDFA Signings

NFC North UDFA Signings

NFC South UDFA Signings

NFC West UDFA Signings

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