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Cards agree to terms with 20 rookie free agents
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Tempe, AZ – The Arizona Cardinals Football Club today announced that the team has agreed to terms on contracts with 20 rookie free agents.
Notable Cardinals who entered the league as undrafted rookie free agents include QB Kurt Warner, RB Marcel Shipp and FS Aaron Francisco.
Cornerback Michael Adams (5-8, 178) from Louisiana-Lafayette collected 40 tackles (24 solos), one interception, one sack and three passes defensed in 10 games last season while also returning nine punts for a 7.4 yard average. He appeared in 43 games during college for the Ragin’ Cajuns and collected 140 tackles (95 solos) and four interceptions.
Hampton cornerback Travarous Bain (6-0, 175) started 20 games in his two seasons with the Pirates after transferring from University of Miami (FL) prior to his junior year. Before transferring to Hampton, Bain was a reserve defensive back and special teamer for the Hurricanes while also competing as a member of the 2004 track and field squad as a sprinter. At Hampton, Bain collected 47 tackles, six interceptions, and 19 passes defensed.
UMass running back Steve Baylark (6-0, 225) was just the third player in Division I-AA history (Jerry Azumah, Adrian Peterson) to have four 1,000-yard rushing seasons. A second-team I-AA all-America selection as a senior, Baylark started all 14 games with 1,827 rushing yards on 314 carries (5.8 yard avg.) and 15 touchdowns in 2006. His finished his college career with 5,199 rushing yards on 1,080 carries (4.8 yard avg.) and 42 touchdowns to go along with 76 receptions for 690 yards and five touchdowns.
Defensive tackle Ray Blagman (6-2, 321) from Connecticut started all 12 games last season for the Huskies with 36 tackles (12 solos). He finished his UConn career with 13 starts in 33 games and collected 59 tackles (41 solos), 1.5 sacks and 6.5 tackles for loss.
Alabama fullback Tim Castille (5-11, 234) played in all 12 games in 2006 as a senior with 40 carries for 120 yards and five touchdowns. During his four years at Alabama as the Tide’s short yardage specialist, Castille played in 43 games with 155 carries for 524 yards (3.5 yard avg.) and 20 touchdowns to go along with 59 receptions for 363 yards.
Guard Tim Downing (6-4, 305) from Ohio State was a two-year starter for the Buckeyes at right guard starting the last 24 games of his career including the National Championship game vs. Florida at University of Phoenix Stadium last January. The Canton, OH native was a first-team all-Big Ten selection as a senior last year after helping the offensive line block for Heisman trophy winner Troy Smith.
Houston free safety Will Gulley (6-3, 220) led the Cougars with 105 tackles (66 solos) in 2006, also collecting five interceptions and two fumble recoveries in 13 starts. Gulley, who sat out the 2005 season with a knee injury, finished his college career with 283 tackles (195 solos), 13 interceptions, eight forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and one sack in 46 games at Houston.
Tulsa guard Jon Hameister-Ries (ham-ister-reese) (6-6, 308) played and started in 27 consecutive games his last two seasons in college, earning all-conference USA second team honors in 2006 as a 12-game starter. The Edmonton, Alberta native didn’t start playing football until his senior year of high school.
Maryland linebacker David Holloway (6-2, 230) whose father, Brian, was an NFL All-Pro who played with the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Raiders, started 12 of 13 games at middle linebacker last year and was the third-leading tackler on the team with 70 stops. He also collected 1.5 sacks and one forced fumble. He finished his collegiate career with 186 tackles (98 solos), six sacks, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and one interception while starting in 34 of the 37 games he appeared in.
Guard Brian Johnson (6-4, 307) from Louisiana State appeared in 44 games (28 starts) in his career for the Tigers, earning second-team all-SEC honors in 2006 while starting 11 games. The versatile lineman started at three different positions along the line, earning starts at right guard, right tackle and left guard.
Eastern Washington free safety Brandon Keeler (6-3, 215) finished his collegiate career with 34 starts in 43 career games collecting 243 (161 solos) tackles to rank 10th in school history to go along with five interceptions and two forced fumbles. In 2006, Keeler played in 11 games with a team-leading 67 tackles, two interceptions and one sack earning him honorable mention all-Big Sky honors.
Quarterback Toby Korrodi (6-3, 233) from Central Missouri completed 211 passes on 325 attempts (64.9%) for 2,797 yards and a school record 29 touchdowns and only five interceptions as a senior in 2006 when he was named a Division II All-America. A transfer from Northern State (South Dakota), the left-handed quarterback finished his college career ranked fifth in Division II history with 112 touchdowns passes and eighth with 10,843 passing yards. During his two seasons at Central Missouri, Korrodi completed 69% of his passes while throwing for 4,863 yards and 52 touchdowns.
Wide receiver Evan Prall (5-11, 185) from East Stroudsburg (PA) University set school records for catches (236), receiving yards (4,093) and touchdowns (50) while also earning the record for all-purpose yards (5,666) during his college career. In 2006, Prall’s 17.9 yard punt return average set a school record with two of those returns going for touchdowns.
Punter/Kicker Ricky Schmitt (6-2, 192) from Shepherd punted 41 times for a 42.7 yard average last season with 12 punts inside the 20 and also had eight kickoffs go for touchbacks. A Division II second-team All-American in 2006, Schmitt holds school records for scoring (250 points), field goals (33), extra points (151), and points in a season (80 in 2005).
Scottsdale native and Chaparral High School graduate Lyle Sendlein (6-2, 305) of Texas started the last two years of college career at center after playing as a guard in 2003-04. A consensus All-Big Twelve first-team selection as a senior in 2006, Sendlein was a team captain and started all 13 games for the Longhorns. A member of Chaparral’s back to back 4A State Championship teams in 1999-2000, Sendlein’s father Robin was a standout linebacker at Texas before playing in the NFL for eight seasons with the Vikings, Dolphins, and Oilers.
Penn State fullback Brandon Snow (6-0, 242) was primarily a blocking back during his Nittany Lions career, carrying the ball 25 times for 64 yards and three touchdowns in 22 career games. Snow carried the ball 13 times for 34 yards with three receptions for 26 yards while appearing in 12 games (three starts) in 2006.
Linebacker Pago Togafau (PAN-go TON-guh-fow) from Idaho State is coming off his third consecutive year leading the Bengals in tackles with 116 stops in 2006. With 361 career tackles, Togafau (5-10, 210) became the first player in Idaho State history to lead the team with 100+ tackles for three straight years. A first-team all-Big Sky selection and the Bengals 2006 Defensive Player of the Year, Togafau finished his college career with 5.5 sacks, three fumble recoveries and one interception.
Michigan State wide receiver Matt Trannon (6-6, 235) collected 44 receptions for 518 yards and three touchdowns while appearing in 10 games for the Spartans as a senior in 2006. A basketball player at MSU for three seasons (2003-05), Trannon appeared in 43 games (35 starts) during his football career and collected a Michigan State record 148 receptions for 1,755 yards (11.9 yard avg.) and nine touchdowns. He is a cousin of former Cardinals player (1985-91) and current scout Lonnie Young.
University of California-Davis tackle Elliot Vallejo (vuh-LAY-ho) started 32 consecutive games, including all 11 games in 2006 at right tackle, to end his college career for the Aggies. Vallejo (6-7, 315) started college at UCLA in 2002 but did not play before transferring the following year.
Fresno State fullback Roshon Vercher (row-SHON) was the lead blocking back for four straight 1,000 yard rushers during his tenure as a Bulldog. Vercher (5-11, 245) finished his college career with 11 carries for 28 yards and four touchdowns and 13 receptions for 89 yards and two touchdowns in 44 games.
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[/FONT]Notable Cardinals who entered the league as undrafted rookie free agents include QB Kurt Warner, RB Marcel Shipp and FS Aaron Francisco.
Cornerback Michael Adams (5-8, 178) from Louisiana-Lafayette collected 40 tackles (24 solos), one interception, one sack and three passes defensed in 10 games last season while also returning nine punts for a 7.4 yard average. He appeared in 43 games during college for the Ragin’ Cajuns and collected 140 tackles (95 solos) and four interceptions.
Hampton cornerback Travarous Bain (6-0, 175) started 20 games in his two seasons with the Pirates after transferring from University of Miami (FL) prior to his junior year. Before transferring to Hampton, Bain was a reserve defensive back and special teamer for the Hurricanes while also competing as a member of the 2004 track and field squad as a sprinter. At Hampton, Bain collected 47 tackles, six interceptions, and 19 passes defensed.
UMass running back Steve Baylark (6-0, 225) was just the third player in Division I-AA history (Jerry Azumah, Adrian Peterson) to have four 1,000-yard rushing seasons. A second-team I-AA all-America selection as a senior, Baylark started all 14 games with 1,827 rushing yards on 314 carries (5.8 yard avg.) and 15 touchdowns in 2006. His finished his college career with 5,199 rushing yards on 1,080 carries (4.8 yard avg.) and 42 touchdowns to go along with 76 receptions for 690 yards and five touchdowns.
Defensive tackle Ray Blagman (6-2, 321) from Connecticut started all 12 games last season for the Huskies with 36 tackles (12 solos). He finished his UConn career with 13 starts in 33 games and collected 59 tackles (41 solos), 1.5 sacks and 6.5 tackles for loss.
Alabama fullback Tim Castille (5-11, 234) played in all 12 games in 2006 as a senior with 40 carries for 120 yards and five touchdowns. During his four years at Alabama as the Tide’s short yardage specialist, Castille played in 43 games with 155 carries for 524 yards (3.5 yard avg.) and 20 touchdowns to go along with 59 receptions for 363 yards.
Guard Tim Downing (6-4, 305) from Ohio State was a two-year starter for the Buckeyes at right guard starting the last 24 games of his career including the National Championship game vs. Florida at University of Phoenix Stadium last January. The Canton, OH native was a first-team all-Big Ten selection as a senior last year after helping the offensive line block for Heisman trophy winner Troy Smith.
Houston free safety Will Gulley (6-3, 220) led the Cougars with 105 tackles (66 solos) in 2006, also collecting five interceptions and two fumble recoveries in 13 starts. Gulley, who sat out the 2005 season with a knee injury, finished his college career with 283 tackles (195 solos), 13 interceptions, eight forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and one sack in 46 games at Houston.
Tulsa guard Jon Hameister-Ries (ham-ister-reese) (6-6, 308) played and started in 27 consecutive games his last two seasons in college, earning all-conference USA second team honors in 2006 as a 12-game starter. The Edmonton, Alberta native didn’t start playing football until his senior year of high school.
Maryland linebacker David Holloway (6-2, 230) whose father, Brian, was an NFL All-Pro who played with the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Raiders, started 12 of 13 games at middle linebacker last year and was the third-leading tackler on the team with 70 stops. He also collected 1.5 sacks and one forced fumble. He finished his collegiate career with 186 tackles (98 solos), six sacks, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and one interception while starting in 34 of the 37 games he appeared in.
Guard Brian Johnson (6-4, 307) from Louisiana State appeared in 44 games (28 starts) in his career for the Tigers, earning second-team all-SEC honors in 2006 while starting 11 games. The versatile lineman started at three different positions along the line, earning starts at right guard, right tackle and left guard.
Eastern Washington free safety Brandon Keeler (6-3, 215) finished his collegiate career with 34 starts in 43 career games collecting 243 (161 solos) tackles to rank 10th in school history to go along with five interceptions and two forced fumbles. In 2006, Keeler played in 11 games with a team-leading 67 tackles, two interceptions and one sack earning him honorable mention all-Big Sky honors.
Quarterback Toby Korrodi (6-3, 233) from Central Missouri completed 211 passes on 325 attempts (64.9%) for 2,797 yards and a school record 29 touchdowns and only five interceptions as a senior in 2006 when he was named a Division II All-America. A transfer from Northern State (South Dakota), the left-handed quarterback finished his college career ranked fifth in Division II history with 112 touchdowns passes and eighth with 10,843 passing yards. During his two seasons at Central Missouri, Korrodi completed 69% of his passes while throwing for 4,863 yards and 52 touchdowns.
Wide receiver Evan Prall (5-11, 185) from East Stroudsburg (PA) University set school records for catches (236), receiving yards (4,093) and touchdowns (50) while also earning the record for all-purpose yards (5,666) during his college career. In 2006, Prall’s 17.9 yard punt return average set a school record with two of those returns going for touchdowns.
Punter/Kicker Ricky Schmitt (6-2, 192) from Shepherd punted 41 times for a 42.7 yard average last season with 12 punts inside the 20 and also had eight kickoffs go for touchbacks. A Division II second-team All-American in 2006, Schmitt holds school records for scoring (250 points), field goals (33), extra points (151), and points in a season (80 in 2005).
Scottsdale native and Chaparral High School graduate Lyle Sendlein (6-2, 305) of Texas started the last two years of college career at center after playing as a guard in 2003-04. A consensus All-Big Twelve first-team selection as a senior in 2006, Sendlein was a team captain and started all 13 games for the Longhorns. A member of Chaparral’s back to back 4A State Championship teams in 1999-2000, Sendlein’s father Robin was a standout linebacker at Texas before playing in the NFL for eight seasons with the Vikings, Dolphins, and Oilers.
Penn State fullback Brandon Snow (6-0, 242) was primarily a blocking back during his Nittany Lions career, carrying the ball 25 times for 64 yards and three touchdowns in 22 career games. Snow carried the ball 13 times for 34 yards with three receptions for 26 yards while appearing in 12 games (three starts) in 2006.
Linebacker Pago Togafau (PAN-go TON-guh-fow) from Idaho State is coming off his third consecutive year leading the Bengals in tackles with 116 stops in 2006. With 361 career tackles, Togafau (5-10, 210) became the first player in Idaho State history to lead the team with 100+ tackles for three straight years. A first-team all-Big Sky selection and the Bengals 2006 Defensive Player of the Year, Togafau finished his college career with 5.5 sacks, three fumble recoveries and one interception.
Michigan State wide receiver Matt Trannon (6-6, 235) collected 44 receptions for 518 yards and three touchdowns while appearing in 10 games for the Spartans as a senior in 2006. A basketball player at MSU for three seasons (2003-05), Trannon appeared in 43 games (35 starts) during his football career and collected a Michigan State record 148 receptions for 1,755 yards (11.9 yard avg.) and nine touchdowns. He is a cousin of former Cardinals player (1985-91) and current scout Lonnie Young.
University of California-Davis tackle Elliot Vallejo (vuh-LAY-ho) started 32 consecutive games, including all 11 games in 2006 at right tackle, to end his college career for the Aggies. Vallejo (6-7, 315) started college at UCLA in 2002 but did not play before transferring the following year.
Fresno State fullback Roshon Vercher (row-SHON) was the lead blocking back for four straight 1,000 yard rushers during his tenure as a Bulldog. Vercher (5-11, 245) finished his college career with 11 carries for 28 yards and four touchdowns and 13 receptions for 89 yards and two touchdowns in 44 games.
http://www.azcardinals.com/news/detail.php?PRKey=1681
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