View topic - Steelers sign Undrafted Free Agents

[thesteelhammer Profile]

undrafted rookie free-agent LS Mark Estermyer (Pittsburgh) has agreed to a three-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Financial terms were not disclosed.

[thesteelhammer Profile]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed undrafted free-agent OT Ramon Foster (Tennessee). Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

TSN's pre-draft rag had Foster rated as the 13th OT and projected him as a 5th round pick.

[thesteelhammer Profile]

CNNSI has Foster rated as a Guard
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/2009/draft/players/11753.html

Ht., Wt.:
6-5, 328

BIOGRAPHY: Two-year starter awarded all-Conference mention as a junior.

POSITIVES: Big, strong blocker who controls opponents once engaged at the point of attack. Blocks with good lean, stays square, and extends his hands into defenders. Strong in his upper body, steers opponents and their angle of attack, or gets movement as a run blocker. Bends his knees, stays square, and anchors in pass protection. Keeps his head on a swivel, and displays good awareness. Works blocks hard until the whistle blows.

NEGATIVES: Rumbles about the field and ineffective outside a small-area. Struggles to adjust, exploited by nimble defenders, and displays limited footwork.

ANALYSIS: Foster is a large-bodied blocker who's most effective in a phone booth. His size is enticing, yet Foster is a marginal athlete with limited upside.

PROJECTION: Free Agent

[steelcitymetal Profile]

ineffective outside a small-area

he won't last long on this team if that's true.

unless the line improves and actually keeps a pocket alive for ben

[thesteelhammer Profile]

Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to terms with undrafted free-agent QB Kevin McCabe (California University of PA). Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

[thesteelhammer Profile]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed undrafted free-agent SS Derrick Richardson (New Mexico State).

[thesteelhammer Profile]

The State reports the Pittsburgh Steelers plan to sign undrafted rookie-free agent WR Tyler Grisham (Clemson).

[thesteelhammer Profile]

Steelers signed Central Washington QB Mike Reilly.

Reilly is a favorite of Football Outsiders' Doug Farrar and ESPN's Ron Jaworski. Farrar believes he might even be the third-best quarterback in this year's class. Reilly posted outstanding numbers in CWU's spread offense and was considered a possible mid-round choice by some teams.

[thesteelhammer Profile]

Looks like Tom Korte, ILB, Hillsdale College, also

[ktm5411 Profile]

I've watched Reilly since he was in high school. He's got great accuracy, smart, but has mediocre arm strength. I do think he can eventually develop into a solid backup QB. I know it's a stretch for a free agent rookie, but it's an organization that's had pretty good luck with them.

[thesteelhammer Profile]

the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed undrafted free-agent WR Steven Black (Memphis), DT Jeff Bradley (Western Carolina), WR Cedric Goodman (Georgia), WR Tyler Grisham (Clemson), LB Tom Korte (Hillside), DT Steve McLendon (Troy), RB Isaac Redman (Bowie State) and QB Mike Reilly (Central Washington State). Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.

Also:
the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed undrafted free-agent LB Andy Schantz (Portland State). Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Looks like this is the final list of 13 UDFA's
ONLY ONE OFFENSIE LINEMAN
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/steelers/s_622681.html?source=rss&feed=9

Steven Black WR 6-2 202 Memphis
Jeff Bradley DT 6-3 280 Western Carolina
Mark Estermeyer LS 6-1 251 Pitt
Ramon Foster OT 6-5 328 Tennessee
Cedric Goodman WR 6-2 189 Georgia
Tyler Grisham WR 5-10 184 Clemson
Tom Korte LB 6-0 239 Hillside (Mich.)
Kevin McCabe QB 6-2 209 California (Pa.)
Steve McLendon DT 6-3 305 Troy
Isaac Redman RB 5-10 228 Bowie State
Mike Reilly QB 6-3 214 Central Washington State
Derrick Richardson S 5-11 201 New Mexico State
Andrew Schantz LB 6-1 234 Portland State