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Let's kick this off with Will Compton:

[url]https://twitter.com/_willcompton/status/328295761433481216[/url]

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Xavier Nixon, OT:

[url]https://twitter.com/DaveJonesUFbeat/status/328297564963237888[/url]

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I was thinking that guys couldn't be signed until Monday or Tuesday. Nixon is at least an experienced LT. At least a Maurice Hurt guy, likely better.

[url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1614150-xavier-nixon-5-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-florida-ot]Xavier Nixon: 5 Things You Need to Know About the Florida OT | Bleacher Report[/url]

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Jeremy Kimbrough, ILB:

[url]https://twitter.com/iam_that_guy/status/328298888534573056[/url]

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[quote=WestCoastSkinsFan;1006645]Let's kick this off with Will Compton:

[url]https://twitter.com/_willcompton/status/328295761433481216[/url][/quote]

Nice job jumping on this topic early and getting some info out.

Good job by Bruce adding some quality udfa right off the bat.

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[quote=WestCoastSkinsFan;1006650]Jeremy Kimbrough, ILB:

[url]https://twitter.com/iam_that_guy/status/328298888534573056[/url][/quote]

Yuck. This dude doesn't get his nose in there.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiCoqQFgwOo]Jeremy Kimbrough ILB (App. State) vs Elon 2011 - YouTube[/ame]

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[quote=WestCoastSkinsFan;1006645]Let's kick this off with Will Compton:

[url]https://twitter.com/_willcompton/status/328295761433481216[/url][/quote]

Of course they go after a guy from Nebrasker lol.

Xavier Nixon has a fourth round grade from Scouts Inc. Nice UDFA signing.

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I go to Nebraska and Will Compton has good insticts, not a great athlete, won't shed blocks extremely well. As much as I hate to say it, probably just a campbody or practiced squad for ILB depth

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I like the Nixon pick up. Lots of promise there.

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Nixon had to be a top tier udfa. The package is there and god he played lt for the gators so you know he has experience against quality opponents.

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Josh Jarboe could be a steal

Don't know much about Tevita Stevens

Nick Williams is a good kid, but doubt he has any shot

Seth Thomas has some potential

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[url=http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-mock-draft/2013/4/27/4276394/undrafted-free-agent-tracker-2013]2013 undrafted free agents: Tracking the best of the rest - SBNation.com[/url]

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All these guys are just camp fillers. I only see Nixon as a possibility to make the roster. Much like Willie Smith from a few years ago.

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[quote=FRPLG;1006706]Nixon had to be a top tier udfa. The package is there and god he played lt for the gators so you know he has experience against quality opponents.[/quote]
[url=http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft2013/story/_/id/9219057/2013-nfl-draft-scouts-inc-top-undrafted-free-agents]2013 NFL draft -- Scouts Inc.'s top undrafted free agents - ESPN[/url]
[quote]A look at the 10 best undrafted free agents after the 2013 NFL draft, according to Scouts Inc.'s prospect rankings:

5. Florida OT Xavier Nixon (66)
Nixon has quick feet for his size and flashes at times on tape, but he never realized his potential at Florida and appears to take plays off on tape. The concerns about his work ethic and desire to get better likely scared teams away.[/quote]

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Xavier Nixon has all of the God-given size and athletic ability one could want in an OT. I would have been happy if the Skins had drafted him in the 5th or 6th Round.

I didn't know about his poor work habits. Knowing that, I'm even happier to get him as an UDFA because now I think his ceiling may be even higher than I had thought before. If he dedicates himself to working hard, he should succeed in the NFL and eventually become a quality starter at OT - maybe even sooner than later.

Let's hope that going undrafted was a wakeup call and a motivator for Nixon. He could solve our RT problem if he wants to put in the work to do so.

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[quote=SmootSmack;1006717]Josh Jarboe could be a steal[/quote]

[url]http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/07/sports/football/josh-jarboe-looks-to-continue-his-revival-in-the-nfl.html?pagewanted=1&_r=2&smid=tw-share[/url]

He has 18 brother and sisters all with the same "JJ" initials. That's one of the most remarkable things I have ever heard.

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[quote=mlmpetert;1006731][url]http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/07/sports/football/josh-jarboe-looks-to-continue-his-revival-in-the-nfl.html?pagewanted=1&_r=2&smid=tw-share[/url]

He has 18 brother and sisters all with the same "JJ" initials. That's one of the most remarkable things I have ever heard.[/quote]

How man names actually start with J? They had to get pretty creative...

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[quote=KI Skins Fan;1006730]Xavier Nixon has all of the God-given size and athletic ability one could want in an OT. I would have been happy if the Skins had drafted him in the 5th or 6th Round.

I didn't know about his poor work habits. Knowing that, I'm even happier to get him as an UDFA because now I think his ceiling may be even higher than I had thought before. If he dedicates himself to working hard, he should succeed in the NFL and eventually become a quality starter at OT - maybe even sooner than later.

Let's hope that going undrafted was a wakeup call and a motivator for Nixon. He could solve our RT problem if he wants to put in the work to do so.[/quote]

Apparantly, this guy couldn't even bench 20 times...perhaps that is why people are questioning his work habits, at least in the weight room...being weak on top as a T will get you crushed at the NFL level.
But if he can get serious, maybe he has a shot at making the squad...at best he is probably a practice squad guy...but his experience in the SEC is excellent...certainly happy they got a guy like this...but I don't buy that this was a 5th round guy, but wouldn't have been upset either if they drafted him there.

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Who births that many kids? It sounds irresponsible to me.

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[quote=RGIII;1006741]Who births that many kids? It sounds irresponsible to me.[/quote]

Families of Catholic background, or from cultures that expect manual labor to survive, ie agrarian societies, often had many many children so that they could help support the families. It's really only modern western society that looks as more kids as more burden. My dad was one of twelve kids, his parents were both 1 of 11's. 18 is high, but it probably is much more societal value than irresponsible parenting. Unless he's related to Cromartie.

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Found this on another site. Not sure how accurate it is? Claims we signed these UDFA:

Marvin Burdette, LB (UAB) - Height: 5'9" Weight: 232lbs Speed: 4.7

Ricky Barnum, OG (Michigan) - Height: 6'2" Weight: 297lbs Speed: 5.56

Jason Thompson, WR (University of New Haven) - Height: 6'3" Weight: 190lbs Speed: 4.55

Jeremy Kimbrough, MLB (Appalachian State) - Height: 5'9" Weight: 235lbs Speed: 4.58

Xavier Nixon, OT (Florida) - Height: 6'6" Weight: 321lbs Speed: 5:23

Will Compton, LB (Nebraska) - Height: 6'1" Weight: 230lbs Speed: 4.63

Jacoby Ashworth, OL (Houston) - Height: 6'4" Weight: 305lbs Speed: 5.25

Kyle Wilborn, C (Troy) - Height: 6'3" Weight: 296lbs Speed: 5.26

Chip Reeves, WR (Troy) - Height: 5'11" Weight: 176lbs Speed: 4.60

Seth Thomas, CB (McNeese State) - Height: 5'8" Weight: 182lbs Speed: 4.73

Tevita Stevens, C (Utah) - Height: 6'1" Weight: 307lbs Speed: 5.31

Skye Dawson, WR (TCU) - Height: 5'9" Weight: 160lbs Speed: 4.4

Josh Jarboe, WR (Arkansas State) - Height: 6'3" Weight: 196lbs Speed: 4.55

Colby Walden, CB (Jacksonville) - Height: 5'9" Weight: 181lbs Speed: 4.64

Steve Greer, ILB (Virginia) - Height: 6'0" Weight: 231lbs Speed: 5.04

Emmanuel Ogbuehi, TE/FB (Georgia St.) - Height: 6'3" Weight: 235lbs Speed: 4.70

T'Sharvin Bell, CB (Auburn) - Height: 6'0" Weight: 187lbs Speed: 4.65

Nick Williams, WR (UConn) - Height: 5'9" Weight: 184lbs Speed: 4.62

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;1006746]Families of Catholic background, or from cultures that expect manual labor to survive, ie agrarian societies, often had many many children so that they could help support the families. It's really only modern western society that looks as more kids as more burden. My dad was one of twelve kids, his parents were both 1 of 11's. 18 is high, but it probably is much more societal value than irresponsible parenting. Unless he's related to Cromartie.[/quote]

JJ was expelled from high school for bringing a gun to school and receiving stolen property. He was then kicked of the Sooners for misdemeanor gun charges. At Troy, he was kicked off for a couple of misdemeanor arrests and a "slew of team violations." [url=http://www.nfl.com/draft/2013/profiles/josh-jarboe?id=2539971]Josh Jarboe Draft Profile – NFL.com[/url]

I am going to go with "irresponsible parenting".

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Has safety Dominick Reyes signed anywhere?

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Heres our next punt returner and new slot reciever.

Skye Dawson, WR (TCU) - Height: 5'9" Weight: 160lbs Speed: 4.4

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[quote=Defensewins;1006767]Has safety Dominick Reyes signed anywhere?[/quote]

Nope.

I'll keep you posted if he does.

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[quote=CultBrennan59;1006774]Nope.

I'll keep you posted if he does.[/quote]

I hope we sign him, I like his size, work ethic and leadership. He would be a great SS for us and locker room leader.

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wonder if Ray Ray Armstrong signed anywhere

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nvm....Rams scooped him, damnit

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Marvin Burdett should be a good one. Led the nation in tackles per game with 13.08.

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[quote=mbedner3420;1006737]How man names actually start with J? They had to get pretty creative...[/quote]

i just realized the duggar family also does this. Also with J, also with 19 kids. Maybe the families know each other or share naming conventions?

[url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19_Kids_and_Counting]19 Kids and Counting - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia[/url]

Regardless, this kid has what could be great story of over coming poor choices he made earlier in life. I'm making him my camp hero, hopeful he'll contribute.

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[quote=RGIII;1006741]Who births that many kids? It sounds irresponsible to me.[/quote]

Only if they have different fathers. lol.

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[url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000164809/article/undrafted-rookie-free-agents-for-all-32-nfl-teams]Undrafted rookie free agents for all 32 NFL teams - NFL.com[/url]

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[quote=Alvin Walton;1006772]Heres our next punt returner and new slot reciever.

Skye Dawson, WR (TCU) - Height: 5'9" Weight: 160lbs Speed: 4.4[/quote]


He's the one that jumped out for me when I scanned that list too.

4.4 speed and an awesome name.

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Has the Brandon Banks experience taught us nothing?

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Just because one manlet runs the wrong way with the ball doesn't mean they all have broken compasses.

Besides, we need a Banks replacement. :D

As long as this kid avoids getting stabbed in nightclubs and knows which way is North...upgrade.

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lol ... fair enough.

At the same time, fast midgets need to have some special skills besides being fast to make it.

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[quote=JoeRedskin;1006891]lol ... fair enough.

At the same time, fast [B]midgets[/B] need to have some special skills besides being fast to make it.[/quote]

That might be uncalled for.

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Get it together Joe, this is a Politically-Correct website. Are you new here? :D

We have sensitive members here. Sure we love a game where blood is spilled and bones are broken, but be careful with your words!

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[quote=Monkeydad;1006890]Just because one manlet runs the wrong way with the ball doesn't mean they all have broken compasses.

[B]Besides, we need a Banks replacement. :D[/B]

As long as this kid avoids getting stabbed in nightclubs and knows which way is North...upgrade.[/quote]

Isn't that why we drafted Chris Thompson?

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Possibly. He could be useful out of the backfield though.

Does he have kick/punt returning experience?