Dukies in the NFL, 2019 Season
There is some good talk about Daniel Jones in the draft thread, but now that we are approaching the preseason I figure it is time to start talking about the prospects of the other guys out there. This was initially sparked by some good news I've heard from Panthers reports, that Ross Cockrell is participating in offseason workouts and looking good/healthy. Assuming good health, I think he is expected to compete for the starting job and figures to be one of the favorites at the position. With that good news out the way, here's who I've got for our guys in the upcoming 2019 season. If I missed anyone, don't let me get away with it!
Here are links to last season's thread and the 2019 NFL draft thread for anyone who wants to catch up on all the chatter/action!
Already in the league (some may be practice squad players)
Daniel Jones (New York Giants, Quarterback)
Jamison Crowder (New York Jets, Wide Receiver)
Ross Cockrell (Carolina Panthers, Cornerback)
Lucas Patrick (Green Bay Packers, Guard)
Matt Skura (Baltimore Ravens, Center)
Laken Tomlinson (San Francisco 49ers, Guard)
Shaun Wilson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Running Back)
Max McCaffrey (San Francisco 49ers, Wide Receiver)
Thomas Hennessy (New York Jets, Long Snapper)
Breon Borders (Jacksonville Jaguars, Cornerback)
2019 UDFAs competing for roster spots
Joe Giles-Harris (Jacksonville Jaguars, Linebacker)
Daniel Helm (Los Angeles Chargers, Tight End)
Johnathan Lloyd, (Los Angeles Rams, Wide Receiver)
T.J. Rahming (Washington Redskins, Wide Receiver)
Guys I'm not sure about
Jeremy Cash: Last year he was with the Cardinals before tearing his knee up pretty bad. Has he recovered/is he continuing to pursue an NFL career? I still think the Panthers did him way wrong when he was with them.
Vincent Rey: Has he officially retired? Could a team bring him in as a reliable veteran reserve?
Ross Martin: It amazes me given some of the awful kicking (and injuries to good kickers) the last couple years that Ross never got a shot. I'm guessing its over for him but maybe he's still...kickin' it.
Former Duke FB player Ben Watson
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Already in the league (some may be practice squad players)
Daniel Jones (New York Giants, Quarterback)
Jamison Crowder (New York Jets, Wide Receiver)
Ross Cockrell (Carolina Panthers, Cornerback)
Lucas Patrick (Green Bay Packers, Guard)
Matt Skura (Baltimore Ravens, Center)
Laken Tomlinson (San Francisco 49ers, Guard)
Shaun Wilson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Running Back)
Max McCaffrey (San Francisco 49ers, Wide Receiver)
Thomas Hennessy (New York Jets, Long Snapper)
Breon Borders (Jacksonville Jaguars, Cornerback)
2019 UDFAs competing for roster spots
Joe Giles-Harris (Jacksonville Jaguars, Linebacker)
Daniel Helm (Los Angeles Chargers, Tight End)
Johnathan Lloyd, (Los Angeles Rams, Wide Receiver)
T.J. Rahming (Washington Redskins, Wide Receiver)
Guys I'm not sure about
Jeremy Cash: Last year he was with the Cardinals before tearing his knee up pretty bad. Has he recovered/is he continuing to pursue an NFL career? I still think the Panthers did him way wrong when he was with them.
Vincent Rey: Has he officially retired? Could a team bring him in as a reliable veteran reserve?
Ross Martin: It amazes me given some of the awful kicking (and injuries to good kickers) the last couple years that Ross never got a shot. I'm guessing its over for him but maybe he's still...kickin' it.
Ben Watson is with the Patriots: http://www.nfl.com/player/benjaminwa...506122/profile
https://www.pro-football-reference.c...W/WatsBe00.htm
He's #25 among active players in games played: https://www.pro-football-reference.c...s/g_active.htm
Ben caught a TD at UVA in 1999 in Carl Franks's first win but it wasn't *the* TD that Duke made that day: http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.db...CLID=211356392
Vinny Rey works out for Ravens