Who the heck is Trannon?

[SeattleCard]

Nice grabs tonight!

 

[ItsInTheCards]

Nice grabs tonight!

the 6'6 receiver from Mich St

 

[cardsfanmd]

He is a stud. I have been liking this guy for a while now. He is related to someone in the Card's staff. Hopefully we can keep him. If not as a WR then put 20lbs on him and call him a TE.

 

[ItsInTheCards]

if he's exposed to waivers, he'll never see the PS

a 6'6 receiver that out jumps Cromartie in the end zone will get picked up immediately

 

[bratwurst]

The guy at the end of the zelda game, you need the silver arrow and the magic sword to stand a chance.

 

[PJ1]

Looks like he can play. Hope he sticks.

 

[D-Dogg]

He's my secret "hope that guy makes the team" player of this year...I saw him in training camp and was shocked at how big, yet athletic he is. He's a raw specimen. Glad to see him have some good grabs tonight.

I picture a redzone lineup with Fitz, Q, Trannon and Pope. The fade route and jumpballs will equal TDs with those four out there.

I thought they might try to sneak him onto the PS, but not after the two late grabs in this game.

 

[CardEd]

does he look like Fitz? When I was in Flag. I thought "who is this guy that looks like Fitz".

 

[Shzm13]

^Yes. He's got some dreads.

 

[D-Dogg]

does he look like Fitz? When I was in Flag. I thought "who is this guy that looks like Fitz".

Yeah, kind of at least in the body type. Taller, but with similar hair. He's not "pretty" like Larry...but he made a pretty catch like Larry makes tonight.

He also played basketball in college, iirc.

 

[CardEd]

yep that's where I thought they looked similar

scout team Fitz

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Great grab on the final drive!

 

[CardShark]

The Cards have avery good WR group. If Johnson finally plays in the regular season as a first rounder should, the Cards are going to be the scariest offense in the NFC. Breaston will make the team, so who else will? If Trannon has been showing those skills in camp, he should be #5.

 

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College Career:
Appeared in 43 games with 35 starts for the Spartans and established a school record with 148 receptions for 1,755 yards and nine touchdowns … ranked second on the team in receptions (44), receiving yards (518) and touchdown catches (3) as a senior in 2006 … established a new school record with 14 catches in a victory over Eastern Michigan … appearing in all 11 games as a junior with nine starts, finished second on the team in receptions (40) and receiving yards (573) while catching at least one pass in all 11 games … started all 11 games at split end as a sophomore, ending the season with 36 receptions for 405 yards and two touchdowns … saw action in the first 11 games (six starts) of the 2003 season as a freshman, finishing with 28 receptions for 259 yards … was a three-year letterman (2004-06) on the Spartans basketball team, earning the Unsung Player Award and the Antonio Smith Glue and Guts Award for his contributions during the 2005-06 season … was a member of the 2004-05 team, appearing in 26 games, that advanced to the NCAA Final Four in St. Louis … sat out his senior hoops season preparing for his NFL career.

Personal:
Full name Matthew Horise Trannon … three-year starter at wide receiver and two-year starter at safety at Northern (Flint, MI) High School … had 78 career receptions for 1,385 yards (17.8 avg.) and 23 TDs … caught 32 passes for 558 yards (17.4 avg.) and nine touchdowns as a senior to earn first-team All-Saginaw Valley Conference honors … selected for The Detroit News and Detroit Free Press Dream Teams … ranked among the nation’s top 20 prep basketball players by ESPN.com (No. 18), including the No. 6 power forward … four-year starter averaged 18.7 points and 10.2 rebounds as a senior … three-sport standout earned all-state honors in track after finishing third in the 200 meters as a junior … cousin of former Cardinals defensive back (1985-91) and current scout Lonnie Young.

 

[Mulli]

"Some people call me Horise, cause I speak of the pompatice of love."

 

[Garthshort]

6th WR

What happened to Spurlock?

 

[ItsInTheCards]

What happened to Spurlock?

wasn't playing well in camp?

there's no doubt that Spurlock and McCoy should get the boot over this guy

 

[D-Dogg]

"Some people call me Horise, cause I speak of the pompatice of love."

5/5

 

[Crazy Canuck]

if he's exposed to waivers, he'll never see the PS

a 6'6 receiver that out jumps Cromartie in the end zone will get picked up immediately

i've never heard of an undrafted free agent getting picked up off waivers and placed on his new teams 53 man roster. Have you?

 

[Second Deck]

i've never heard of an undrafted free agent getting picked up off waivers and placed on his new teams 53 man roster. Have you?

It has to happen in this case. The guy has really impressed me and I believe must be on the roster. I agree would not clear waivers for the PS.

 

[ItsInTheCards]

i've never heard of an undrafted free agent getting picked up off waivers and placed on his new teams 53 man roster. Have you?

yes, as a Phins fan in the AFC, I can tell you that in 2005, Kyle Eckel, a FB was picked up by Saban after being released by Belichick, and somebody will undoubtedly sign Patrick Cobbs if Cam releases him

I'm sure it has happened a ton (can't think right off the top of my head), and wil happen a bunch more this year

the guy is 6'6, and jumped over a starter from the Chargers last year to haul in a pass

he has already done more than anybody on the roster besides the top 4 receivers anyway

 

[kerouac9]

i've never heard of an undrafted free agent getting picked up off waivers and placed on his new teams 53 man roster. Have you?

It happened four years ago to the Arizona Cardinals, when Tony Gilbert was snatched off the practice squad, and he's been a solid special teams contributor for the Jaguars.

I think that Trannon mysteriously tweaks his knee in the final preseason game, and has to go on IR. I don't think he'll clear waivers, either, but we don't have enough roster spots, and I don't think he can play special teams.

He seems the heir apparent to Bryant Johnson's job.

 

[spanky1]

It happened four years ago to the Arizona Cardinals, when Tony Gilbert was snatched off the practice squad, and he's been a solid special teams contributor for the Jaguars.

I think that Trannon mysteriously tweaks his knee in the final preseason game, and has to go on IR. I don't think he'll clear waivers, either, but we don't have enough roster spots, and I don't think he can play special teams.

He seems the heir apparent to Bryant Johnson's job.

My guess is that we won't come up with the money to re-sign BJ..Trannon could very well be the guy in the wings

 

[CardShark]

It happened four years ago to the Arizona Cardinals, when Tony Gilbert was snatched off the practice squad, and he's been a solid special teams contributor for the Jaguars.

I think that Trannon mysteriously tweaks his knee in the final preseason game, and has to go on IR. I don't think he'll clear waivers, either, but we don't have enough roster spots, and I don't think he can play special teams.

He seems the heir apparent to Bryant Johnson's job.

You know the Cards are going to at least keep 5, so why would you place him on the IR where you can't develop him? If he's better than anyone else, give him the spot. Do we know that he can't contribute on special teams?

 

[SeattleCard]

That catch in the end zone was CLUTCH!