Hey guys,
Im looking to get your feedback on our guys and their potential to get drafted. I'm happy for the guys as it seems like there are other leagues they could play in outside of the NFL.

Players I think who stand a legit shot at getting drafted...
1. Sow (OL)
2. Ramirez (DE)
3. Bogan (he is interesting because I think he could test really well and has measurables)

Thoughts?
(maybe Drummond as a UFA?)

Well for what it's worth, Jose Ramirez is the only EMU player that ESPN lists on their draft rankings.

(01-10-2023 03:57 PM)steve4840 Wrote:  Hey guys,
Im looking to get your feedback on our guys and their potential to get drafted. I'm happy for the guys as it seems like there are other leagues they could play in outside of the NFL.

Players I think who stand a legit shot at getting drafted...
1. Sow (OL)
2. Ramirez (DE)
3. Bogan (he is interesting because I think he could test really well and has measurables)

Thoughts?
(maybe Drummond as a UFA?)

I think that Sow and Ramirez will definitely be either drafted or be UFAs.

I doubt Drummond gets much of an opportunity. He seems to lack the speed needed for pro ball. Maybe I'm wrong.

Hass and Powell might get a sniff too.

Let's not forget Ryland. He might get drafted or be a UFA (hello Lions).

Beydoun?

Sow gonna be a star in the CFL

(01-10-2023 04:16 PM)EagleHawk Wrote:  Well for what it's worth, Jose Ramirez is the only EMU player that ESPN lists on their draft rankings.

I would say that is pretty spot on, with the possible exception of Sow.

Still 30% of NFL players did not get drafted. Hass, Bogan and others could get training camp invites for sure. Then making a team becomes an endurance contest of sorts. Wylie got cut THREE times before he stuck with the Chiefs. Sexton has paid his own way in the Spring League, got cut by the Pats after hernia surgeries and is still trying with the USFL Vegas Vipers. I think a lot of guys refuse to keep up the conditioning regimen and just choose to move on with their lives in other career pursuits.

(01-10-2023 05:15 PM)Jerry Weaver Wrote:  

(01-10-2023 04:16 PM)EagleHawk Wrote:  Well for what it's worth, Jose Ramirez is the only EMU player that ESPN lists on their draft rankings.

I would say that is pretty spot on, with the possible exception of Sow.

Still 30% of NFL players did not get drafted. Hass, Bogan and others could get training camp invites for sure. Then making a team becomes an endurance contest of sorts. Wylie got cut THREE times before he stuck with the Chiefs. Sexton has paid his own way in the Spring League, got cut by the Pats after hernia surgeries and is still trying with the USFL Vegas Vipers. I think a lot of guys refuse to keep up the conditioning regimen and just choose to move on with their lives in other career pursuits.

Pat O Conner and Darius Jackson had their trials as well.

Pat O Conner and Darius Jackson had their trials as well.

Pat's trial is still ongoing. He's been with the Bucs since 2017

(01-10-2023 05:15 PM)Jerry Weaver Wrote:  

(01-10-2023 04:16 PM)EagleHawk Wrote:  Well for what it's worth, Jose Ramirez is the only EMU player that ESPN lists on their draft rankings.

I would say that is pretty spot on, with the possible exception of Sow.

Still 30% of NFL players did not get drafted. Hass, Bogan and others could get training camp invites for sure. Then making a team becomes an endurance contest of sorts. Wylie got cut THREE times before he stuck with the Chiefs. Sexton has paid his own way in the Spring League, got cut by the Pats after hernia surgeries and is still trying with the USFL Vegas Vipers. I think a lot of guys refuse to keep up the conditioning regimen and just choose to move on with their lives in other career pursuits.

Football is much harder to judge than basketball, at both the collegiate or pro levels.

NFL FAs abound. PWOs abound in college.

Walkons aren't typical much of a factor in college hoops. Ditto UDFAs in NBA.

(01-14-2023 07:20 AM)d_rohr Wrote:  Pat O Conner and Darius Jackson had their trials as well.

Pat's trial is still ongoing. He's been with the Bucs since 2017

Yes my point was that Pat had many stops along the way. The fact that is playing in the NFL is a tribute to his hard work and character.

(01-15-2023 06:08 AM)emu79 Wrote:  

(01-14-2023 07:20 AM)d_rohr Wrote:  Pat O Conner and Darius Jackson had their trials as well.

Pat's trial is still ongoing. He's been with the Bucs since 2017

Yes my point was that Pat had many stops along the way. The fact that is playing in the NFL is a tribute to his hard work and character.

For sure. Keeping yourself in shape with no guarantee of a job is no small task.

Sidy Sow has been invited to the combine.

[quote='FrankAnderson' pid='18747274' dateline='1674843057']
Sidy Sow has been invited to the combine.
[/quote

What are there about 250 draftees? 330 invites.

EDIT: 262 draftees in 2022.

(01-27-2023 01:32 PM)emu steve Wrote:  [quote='FrankAnderson' pid='18747274' dateline='1674843057']
Sidy Sow has been invited to the combine.
[/quote

What are there about 250 draftees? 330 invites.

EDIT: 262 draftees in 2022.

Great news! Did Sidy Sow start all 4 years? With the covid season all 5? I believe his 1st year was 2017!

(01-27-2023 01:55 PM)EMUGLORYDAYSthe90s Wrote:  

(01-27-2023 01:32 PM)emu steve Wrote:  [quote='FrankAnderson' pid='18747274' dateline='1674843057']
Sidy Sow has been invited to the combine.
[/quote

What are there about 250 draftees? 330 invites.

EDIT: 262 draftees in 2022.

Great news! Did Sidy Sow start all 4 years? With the covid season all 5? I believe his 1st year was 2017!

I believe he has the EMU record for most career starts. Here's a guy who I think could be a long time NFL player.

(01-27-2023 02:20 PM)Bob Wickersham Wrote:  

(01-27-2023 01:55 PM)EMUGLORYDAYSthe90s Wrote:  

(01-27-2023 01:32 PM)emu steve Wrote:  [quote='FrankAnderson' pid='18747274' dateline='1674843057']
Sidy Sow has been invited to the combine.
[/quote

What are there about 250 draftees? 330 invites.

EDIT: 262 draftees in 2022.

Great news! Did Sidy Sow start all 4 years? With the covid season all 5? I believe his 1st year was 2017!

I believe he has the EMU record for most career starts. Here's a guy who I think could be a long time NFL player.

His floor is elite CFL stalwart

(01-27-2023 02:20 PM)Bob Wickersham Wrote:  

(01-27-2023 01:55 PM)EMUGLORYDAYSthe90s Wrote:  

(01-27-2023 01:32 PM)emu steve Wrote:  [quote='FrankAnderson' pid='18747274' dateline='1674843057']
Sidy Sow has been invited to the combine.
[/quote

What are there about 250 draftees? 330 invites.

EDIT: 262 draftees in 2022.

Great news! Did Sidy Sow start all 4 years? With the covid season all 5? I believe his 1st year was 2017!

I believe he has the EMU record for most career starts. Here's a guy who I think could be a long time NFL player.

The Lions could use another OG. Keep Sidy in MI.

(01-27-2023 03:36 PM)TheWoodenNickle Wrote:  

(01-27-2023 02:20 PM)Bob Wickersham Wrote:  

(01-27-2023 01:55 PM)EMUGLORYDAYSthe90s Wrote:  

(01-27-2023 01:32 PM)emu steve Wrote:  [quote='FrankAnderson' pid='18747274' dateline='1674843057']
Sidy Sow has been invited to the combine.
[/quote

What are there about 250 draftees? 330 invites.

EDIT: 262 draftees in 2022.

Great news! Did Sidy Sow start all 4 years? With the covid season all 5? I believe his 1st year was 2017!

I believe he has the EMU record for most career starts. Here's a guy who I think could be a long time NFL player.

The Lions could use another OG. Keep Sidy in MI.

Going O/T but I think the Lions should add an OG in the 2nd round. They hurt if a starting guard goes down.

Jose Ramirez also invited to the combine.

Here's the release for both Sow and Ramirez:
https://emueagles.com/news/2023/1/30/foo...nvite.aspx

(01-30-2023 04:17 PM)FrankAnderson Wrote:  Jose Ramirez also invited to the combine.

Here's the release for both Sow and Ramirez:
https://emueagles.com/news/2023/1/30/foo...nvite.aspx

Nice. Thanks for posting Frank.

USFL draft today. Michigan Panthers drafted two EMU players and Pittsburgh one.

Jose, Sidy and Gunnar.