Black & Gold Banneret - UCF in the 2019 NFL DraftA UCF Knights Community2019-04-28T14:19:11-04:00http://www.blackandgoldbanneret.com/rss/stream/182803582019-04-28T14:19:11-04:002019-04-28T14:19:11-04:00Eight Knights Land with NFL Teams After the Draft
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<figcaption>Mac Loudermilk will compete to join the Buccaneers’ roster. | Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images</figcaption>
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<p>UDFA Season is underway</p> <p id="adXReR">With the 2019 <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-draft">NFL Draft</a> now in the books, now comes probably the busiest part of the year for following former <a href="https://www.blackandgoldbanneret.com/">UCF Knights</a>: the rush to sign undrafted free agents. While Trysten Hill was the only Knight to hear his name called this weekend in Nashville, several Knights locked up either free agent contracts or try-outs with NFL teams in the hours after the conclusion of the draft.</p>
<p id="VsEM4n">We track them all here:</p>
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<h1 id="PO8eSY">RB <span>Taj McGowan</span>: <a href="https://www.bigblueview.com/">New York Giants</a> or <a href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/">Jacksonville Jaguars</a>
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<p id="DpVQ8v">According to Jason Beede of 247Knights, RB <span>Taj McGowan</span> has been invited to minicamps by both the Giants and the Jaguars:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCF?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCF</a> RB Taj McGowan (<a href="https://twitter.com/ImaXJetsetter?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ImaXJetsetter</a>) has been invited to rookie minicamps with the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Jaguars?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Jaguars</a> and the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Giants?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Giants</a>, his agent tells Knights247.</p>— Jason Beede (@therealBeede) <a href="https://twitter.com/therealBeede/status/1122333085650038784?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2019</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Just thankful to have an opportunity. </p>— Taj (@ImaXJetsetter) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImaXJetsetter/status/1122325965940637696?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2019</a>
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<h4 id="RPXbgK"><strong>Analysis</strong></h4>
<p id="BL1QPj">Both places are interesting fits, as Taj would be behind either <span>Leonard Fournette</span> in Jacksonville or <span>Saquon Barkley</span> in New York.</p>
<h4 id="Us8pZY">Highlights</h4>
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<h4 id="FuHTOV">Pro Day</h4>
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<h1 id="pazu7A">OL <span>Wyatt Miller</span>: <a href="https://www.ganggreennation.com/">New York Jets</a>
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<p id="9C2nQO"><span>Wyatt Miller</span> is definitely heading north, as he has signed with the New York Jets:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">J-E-T-S JETS! JETS! JETS! So thankful for this opportunity <a href="https://twitter.com/nyjets?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nyjets</a> Let’s get to work. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TakeFlight?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TakeFlight</a></p>— Wyatt Miller (@wyatt_miller44) <a href="https://twitter.com/wyatt_miller44/status/1122280870419804160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2019</a>
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<p id="BtUH5W"><span>Miller</span> should definitely be in the mix to shore up the Jets’ offensive line, which was graded as the worst offensive line in football <a href="https://www.footballoutsiders.com/stats/ol">according to Football Outsiders</a>.</p>
<h4 id="KV911t">Pro Day</h4>
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<h1 id="4HvaxX">WR <span>Dredrick Snelson</span>: Jacksonville Jaguars</h1>
<p id="MpeiA5">While it appears <span>Dredrick Snelson</span>’s decision to leave UCF may have been a miscalculation, he will at least get a chance with the Jaguars as a rookie free agent signing:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">DUUUVAL! Ima Jacksonville Jaguar. Let’s get to work <a href="https://twitter.com/Jaguars?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Jaguars</a></p>— Dredrick Snelson Jr. (@D_Snelson5) <a href="https://twitter.com/D_Snelson5/status/1122287480441585669?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2019</a>
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<h4 id="lAsTaI"><strong>Analysis</strong></h4>
<p id="xix5c1">Snelson’s talent has always been apparent but his biggest challenge is making himself stand out among other pro wideouts with similar build and speed. That won’t get any easier going up against the likes of <span>Dede Westbrook</span>, Marquise Lee, <span>DJ Chark</span> and <span>Chris Conley</span>, among whomever else the Jags decide to invite to camp. </p>
<h4 id="2cHOPz">Highlights</h4>
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<h1 id="9dtHY7">K <span>Matthew Wright</span>: <a href="https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/">Pittsburgh Steelers</a>
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<p id="ajTAcK">Matty Ice is heading to equally-cold Pittsburgh:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Let’s get to work! Excited for the opportunity <a href="https://twitter.com/steelers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@steelers</a> <a href="https://t.co/AdU7B2MpvI">https://t.co/AdU7B2MpvI</a></p>— Matt Wright (@Mattyice717) <a href="https://twitter.com/Mattyice717/status/1122287922798051334?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2019</a>
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<h4 id="iG9gns">Analysis</h4>
<p id="ONjwxX">The long-running joke is that Pittsburgh is where kickers go to die, as the Steelers’ kicking woes through the years have been well-documented. <span>Chris Boswell</span> was a dreadful 13/20 last year, and while <span>Matthew McCrane</span> did not miss in the season finale, he kicked for three teams last season alone. So if <span>Wright</span> can prove himself on the dreadful turf of Heinz Field, we may very well see him quite often on Sundays. </p>
<h4 id="EtTmGN">Highlights</h4>
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<h4 id="RStbHm">Pro Day</h4>
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<h1 id="DHaBZF">P <span>Mac Loudermilk</span>: <a href="https://www.bucsnation.com/">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</a>
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<p id="I4AdNG">The Viking will compete to become a Buccaneer at rookie minicamp:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Blessed with the opportunity to compete at the Bucs rookie mini camp! <a href="https://t.co/GS2fbiLqls">pic.twitter.com/GS2fbiLqls</a></p>— Mac Loudermilk (@macmilk15) <a href="https://twitter.com/macmilk15/status/1122287215776813057?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2019</a>
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<h4 id="Xocwor">Analysis</h4>
<p id="0GUEIg">It’s just a minicamp invitation, but if Mac can impress the Bucs’ staff, he might get a look. Incumbent Bryan Anger has been solidly average by NFL standards at about 45 yards per kick last year, so if Mac pulls a reverse Samson, he has an outside shot at either unseating Anger or at least showing off his wares for someone else to give him a job.</p>
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<h4 id="f4YVah">Pro Day</h4>
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<h1 id="0XsywB">DB <span>Rashard Causey</span>: <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/atlanta-falcons">Atlanta Falcons</a>
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<p id="lLCAoh">Rashard was the first Knight to tout his new destination, breaking the news almost immediately after the draft ended that he has signed with Atlanta:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Atlanta what’s good!!</p>— Rashard Causey Jr (@BiggPlay21) <a href="https://twitter.com/BiggPlay21/status/1122276034584489985?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2019</a>
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<h4 id="WHiCw2">Analysis</h4>
<p id="ndPk23">Rashard is originally from St. Thomas Aquinas in Fort Lauderdale, an NFL factory in itself. NFL teams are always in need of DBs. Interestingly, DB <span>Robert Alford</span> is gone from the Falcons and fellow UCF alum <span>Kemal Ishmael</span> has moved to LB. So as long as <span>Causey</span> brings his A-game to camp, he’s in a prime position to at least get consideration for a roster spot. </p>
<h4 id="BD7qa2">Highlights</h4>
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<h4 id="KCD4uY">Pro Day</h4>
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<h1 id="tGP8tt">DB <span>Kyle Gibson</span>: <a href="https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/">Baltimore Ravens</a>
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<p id="lcmowr">Arguably UCF’s most talented DB is getting a camp invite with a franchise for whom defense their calling card:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/Ravens?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Ravens</a> for the camp invite</p>— Kyle Gibson (@2livefive_) <a href="https://twitter.com/2livefive_/status/1122306679109033985?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2019</a>
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<h4 id="SpRUQR">Analysis</h4>
<p id="kULCWQ">It’s a total overhaul in Baltimore’s secondary with three free agent signings (<span>Tony Jefferson</span>, <span>Brandon Carr</span> and <span>Earl Thomas</span>). But like with Causey in Atlanta, talent is talent, and NFL teams always seem to need DBs as much or more than any other position. Should he latch on, he’ll be a great fit.</p>
<h4 id="ozyKZf">Highlights</h4>
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<h4 id="EdLoSh">Pro Day</h4>
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<h1 id="KntoH4">TE <span>Michael Colubiale</span>: Jacksonville Jaguars</h1>
<p id="inxqSh">COUBS! He’s joining Dredrick Snelson in Duval, although it’s a rookie camp invite:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thanks to the <a href="https://twitter.com/Jaguars?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Jaguars</a> for the opportunity! Excited to get to work <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DUUUVAL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DUUUVAL</a></p>— Michael Colubiale (@michael_colub) <a href="https://twitter.com/michael_colub/status/1122303384437035008?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2019</a>
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<h4 id="nI1neM">Analysis</h4>
<p id="T8dIJv">It’s really hard to say whether Jacksonville sees Coubs as a WR or TE, and they already have five TEs listed on the depth chart. But they’ve been interested for a while, and there’s probably a good reason for that. </p>
<h4 id="bnUub8">Highlights</h4>
<h4 id="y98dn0">Pro Day</h4>
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<p id="5EEjFG"><em>We’re still waiting for news on </em><span><em>Titus Davis</em></span><em>, </em><span><em>Pat Jasinski</em></span><em>, </em><span><em>Joey Connors</em></span><em> and </em><span><em>A.J. Wooten</em></span><em>. We’ll will keep you posted on new UDFA signings as the news merits. </em></p>
https://www.blackandgoldbanneret.com/football/2019/4/28/18521224/seven-ucf-knights-land-with-nfl-teams-after-the-draft-nfl-draft-undrafted-free-agents-football-aacJeffSharon2019-04-27T08:08:00-04:002019-04-27T08:08:00-04:002019 UCF Draft Prospect Preview: Defense & Special Teams
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<p>Where could UCF’s prospects go on Day 3?</p> <p id="Wc1TmY">The <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-draft">NFL Draft</a> is officially on the clock and ready to go!</p>
<p id="zLcipk">Last year, <span>Mike Hughes</span>, Tre’Quan Smith, <span>Jordan Akins</span> and <span>Shaquem Griffin</span> heard their names called and several others signed as UDFA’s.</p>
<p id="MxjSSW">While there will likely be less drafted players this year and more UDFA’s, here’s a quick look at where players might end up and where they might go.</p>
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<span><strong>Trysten Hill</strong></span><strong>, DT</strong>
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<p id="4bij8M"><span>Hill</span> was the <a href="https://www.blackandgoldbanneret.com/2019/4/26/18519081/ucf-knights-trysten-hill-drafted-by-dallas-cowboys-at-58-overall-nfl-draft-2019">first Knight off the board</a> at the NFL Draft as the Cowboys drafted him with the 58th overall pick last night.</p>
<p id="QxHMbc">In a draft filled with a deep D-Line class, Hill has held his own and can be a contributor immediately in his first year.</p>
<p id="LDQlST">As the only Knight to showcase his talents at the Combine in Indianapolis, Hill has multiple teams interested in him.</p>
<p id="iUQrvc">For a more in-depth look at Hill, read Luke’s piece <a href="https://www.blackandgoldbanneret.com/2019/4/25/18515165/2019-nfl-draft-profile-trysten-hill-defensive-tackle-lineman-combine-orlando-aac-ucf-knights">here</a>.</p>
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<span><strong>Pat Jasinski</strong></span><strong>, LB</strong>
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<p id="CMHHVT">As the heartbeat of the defense, <span>Jasinski</span> showed leadership skills that any NFL team would love to have in their middle linebacker.</p>
<p id="rhjXTw">Unfortunately for Jasinski, his size (6’1”, 230 lbs.) is a bit small for his position, and it will cost him. At the earliest, Savage Pat could be a sixth or seventh-round selection, but will likely see himself as a priority UDFA.</p>
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<span><strong>Titus Davis</strong></span><strong>, DE</strong>
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<p id="C5oSzV"><span>Davis</span> is another potential Day 3 guy that is leaning more towards undrafted free agency.</p>
<p id="GDbCvq"><span>Davis</span> made a name for himself on the UCF defensive line but will have some work to do if he wants to be on an NFL defensive line next season.</p>
<p id="28r7zZ">Davis definitely has the tools to be an NFL lineman, he’ll just need to land in the right situation for him where he can have a chance to contribute.</p>
<p id="J2ZSsu">I could see a Florida team taking a chance on Davis with one of their UDFA slots.</p>
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<span><strong>Mac Loudermilk</strong></span><strong>, P</strong>
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<p id="n9uV3K">Very few college punters get the chance to play at the next level, and <span>Loudermilk</span> could be one of those that gets the chance.</p>
<p id="77oN14">Mac may not get drafted, but every team invites at least one punter to camp to potentially unseat the incumbent.</p>
<p id="o8EuQ0">Loudermilk needs to sign with a team with a poor punting situation if he wants to possibly move into the starting role. It’s a difficult task, but doable, nonetheless.</p>
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<span><strong>Matthew Wright</strong></span><strong>, K</strong>
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<p id="j8Klhx">Like Loudermilk, <span>Wright</span> will get a spot in camp with a team but his space on an NFL roster come Week 1 is questionable.</p>
<p id="EJ9sw9">He will need to land in a spot with a shaky kicker situation and win the contest.</p>
<p id="VMjDFa">A number of teams fit this build, but it will come down to where the interest is mutual.</p>
https://www.blackandgoldbanneret.com/2019/4/27/18515684/2019-ucf-knights-football-nfl-draft-prospect-preview-defense-special-teamsJeremy_Brener2019-04-26T21:56:35-04:002019-04-26T21:56:35-04:00Trysten Hill Drafted by Dallas Cowboys at #58 Overall
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<p>Hill goes to Dallas in second round</p> <p id="qVVhC3">The <a href="https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/">Dallas Cowboys</a> have drafted <a href="https://www.blackandgoldbanneret.com/">UCF Knights</a> DL <span>Trysten Hill</span> with the 58th overall pick in the 2019 <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-draft">NFL Draft</a>. He’s the first UCF Knight to hear his name called in the 2019 NFL Draft.</p>
<p id="0akbbS">Better yet, he was called up by one of the great Cowboy defensive linemen of all time, Ed “Too Tall” Jones, who also gets bonus points for getting UCF’s name right:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">“With the 58th pick in then 2019 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFLDraft?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NFLDraft</a>, the <a href="https://twitter.com/dallascowboys?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DallasCowboys</a> select...”<br><br> <a href="https://twitter.com/trystenhill9?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@trystenhill9</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BuiltByUCF?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BuiltByUCF</a> <a href="https://t.co/dY9aG6f30l">pic.twitter.com/dY9aG6f30l</a></p>— UCF Football (@UCF_Football) <a href="https://twitter.com/UCF_Football/status/1121946049109794816?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2019</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">With the 58th pick in the 2019 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFLDraft?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NFLDraft</a>, the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DallasCowboys?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DallasCowboys</a> select DT <a href="https://twitter.com/trystenhill9?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@trystenhill9</a> from <a href="https://twitter.com/UCF_Football?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UCF_Football</a>! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CowboysDraft?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CowboysDraft</a> <a href="https://t.co/mKyiCgMfok">pic.twitter.com/mKyiCgMfok</a></p>— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) <a href="https://twitter.com/dallascowboys/status/1121943605181022209?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2019</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Official ✔️ <a href="https://twitter.com/trystenhill9?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@trystenhill9</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CowboysDraft?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CowboysDraft</a> <a href="https://t.co/anWmsSJiUF">pic.twitter.com/anWmsSJiUF</a></p>— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) <a href="https://twitter.com/dallascowboys/status/1121948677856210944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2019</a>
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<h1 id="dPZxYY">Analysis:</h1>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Cowboys drafted Trysten Hill.<br><br>Here’s why. <a href="https://t.co/UV2ph7C3nH">https://t.co/UV2ph7C3nH</a></p>— Blogging The Boys (@BloggingTheBoys) <a href="https://twitter.com/BloggingTheBoys/status/1121949925544271872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2019</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Trysten Hill will compete with Maliek Collins for the starting three-technique DT spot. Collins, a third round pick in 2016, is entering the final year of his rookie contract</p>— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) <a href="https://twitter.com/jonmachota/status/1121945281082339329?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2019</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Newest Dallas Cowboy <a href="https://twitter.com/trystenhill9?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TrystenHill9</a> calls into <a href="https://twitter.com/TheDraftShow?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheDraftShow</a> & shares his first reaction to being picked at No. 58. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CowboysDraft?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CowboysDraft</a> <br><br>Watch the LIVE Draft Show here - <a href="https://t.co/hSe5wRPGh9">https://t.co/hSe5wRPGh9</a> <a href="https://t.co/rkl8zmwqNz">pic.twitter.com/rkl8zmwqNz</a></p>— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) <a href="https://twitter.com/dallascowboys/status/1121950737427238912?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2019</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Yesssirrr Big Pookie!! <a href="https://twitter.com/trystenhill9?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@trystenhill9</a></p>— Rashard Causey Jr (@BiggPlay21) <a href="https://twitter.com/BiggPlay21/status/1121944756362280960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2019</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/trystenhill9?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@trystenhill9</a> Congratulations my brother!</p>— Kelton Jordan Johnson Ⓥ (@3rdJohnsonboy) <a href="https://twitter.com/3rdJohnsonboy/status/1121944481551482880?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2019</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Yessir go crazy <a href="https://twitter.com/trystenhill9?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@trystenhill9</a> <a href="https://t.co/pxOd0kBKwc">https://t.co/pxOd0kBKwc</a></p>— shaquem griffin (@Shaquemgriffin) <a href="https://twitter.com/Shaquemgriffin/status/1121944945567227904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2019</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Yes sir !!! <a href="https://twitter.com/trystenhill9?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@trystenhill9</a></p>— Kyle Gibson (@2livefive_) <a href="https://twitter.com/2livefive_/status/1121944320045670400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2019</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Let’s go! I’m on the way!! <a href="https://t.co/w0UUN6KX03">https://t.co/w0UUN6KX03</a></p>— Trysten Hill (@trystenhill9) <a href="https://twitter.com/trystenhill9/status/1121964543423451141?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2019</a>
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https://www.blackandgoldbanneret.com/2019/4/26/18519081/ucf-knights-trysten-hill-drafted-by-dallas-cowboys-at-58-overall-nfl-draft-2019JeffSharon2019-04-25T13:03:18-04:002019-04-25T13:03:18-04:002019 NFL Draft Profile: UCF DT Trysten Hill
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<p>With his draft stock on the rise, will Hill be able to crack the top 60?</p> <p id="GhnCD1"><span>Trysten Hill</span>’s draft stock really skyrocketed after the season came to an end. The defensive tackle declared for the draft after his junior season which was no surprise to anybody who followed the football team closely. </p>
<h1 id="KibwT5">Highlights</h1>
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<p id="lPxZJ9">At one point, it was assumed that <span>Hill</span> would transfer from UCF after the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/peach-bowl">Peach Bowl</a> per an Instagram post he made saying it would be his last game as a Knight. Hill was part of Scott Frost’s first recruiting class and Frost leaving for Nebraska clearly made Hill contemplate leaving as well. </p>
<p id="QLBsQF">After deciding to stay in Orlando, off-the-field issues really hurt his playing time in 2018. Despite some dominating performances throughout the season, he technically only started one game. We’re not here to gossip but there definitely was behind the scenes issues between Hill and the new coaching staff in addition to some non-football related incidents.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">UCF's misusage of Trysten Hill is one of the worst things I've seen while studying 2018 tape. Best player becomes a backup, THEN balls out in the conf. champ game and you STILL don't start him. <br><br>Just amazing by Josh Heupel and Co.</p>— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) <a href="https://twitter.com/nfldraftscout/status/1116439615660011522?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 11, 2019</a>
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<p id="DxbRWN">Regardless of what happened off the field, there’s no denying that Hill thrived when his number was called. With 3 sacks and 10.5 tackles for a loss in 2018, Hill earned himself a combine invite in which he did not disappoint. Since then, Hill has visited with the Browns, Eagles, Packers and Texans, to name a few. </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">UCF DT Trysten Hill has as busy a pre-draft schedule as you’ll see: 15 visits with teams and a dozen workouts. Among the teams who have brought him in: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Eagles?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Eagles</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Browns?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Browns</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Packers?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Packers</a>. Looking like a Day 2 pick.</p>— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeGarafolo/status/1115352671853129728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 8, 2019</a>
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<strong>Draft Projection:</strong> Rounds 2-3</h3>
<p id="okYXiN">As his stock keeps rising, experts are saying they wouldn’t be surprised if Hill becomes a top-60 pick. I do think he’ll go in the third round but there’s definitely a chance we can see him off the board earlier than expected. </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Picks on Day 1 and 2 of draft - last two years: UCF 4, Notre Dame 3, Penn State 3, Miami 2</p>— Chris Fallica (@chrisfallica) <a href="https://twitter.com/chrisfallica/status/1120780715078115330?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2019</a>
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<h1 id="o4ZAa1">Pro Day Highlights</h1>
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<h1 id="zLr82e">Combine Results</h1>
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<li id="7u1kyI">Height: 6’3”</li>
<li id="NrQHHC">Weight: 308 pounds</li>
<li id="dy9zWq">40 Yard Dash: 5.04 seconds</li>
<li id="kxPfiP">Bench: 28 reps</li>
<li id="5mK7AL">Vertical: 35”</li>
<li id="T6WXVc">Broad: 115.0”</li>
<li id="vugfqD">3 Cone: 7.7 seconds</li>
<li id="7ND2pG">20 Yard Shuttle: 4.38 seconds</li>
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<li id="Txis1d">1 Career TD Rush</li>
<li id="j14zt5">1 Bone-Crushing Season-Saving Blueberry Pancake with Extra Syrup:</li>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Here’s another look at <a href="https://twitter.com/trystenhill9?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@trystenhill9</a>’s key block on Taj McGowan’s 71-yard TD run on 4th and 2 late in Q3. <br><br>The Block That Saved <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCF?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCF</a>’s Season: <a href="https://t.co/uWnuY854wU">pic.twitter.com/uWnuY854wU</a></p>— Black & Gold Banneret (@UCF_Banneret) <a href="https://twitter.com/UCF_Banneret/status/1051322525727281152?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2018</a>
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<p>Jeff, Brian and Luke break down where Knights may go, plus Tennis and Golf recaps.</p> <p id="SbsT8I">On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff and Brian are joined by Luke Sarris, who helps us break down all of the <a href="https://www.blackandgoldbanneret.com/">UCF Knights</a> who are potential NFL prospects leading up to this weekend’s <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-draft">NFL Draft</a>. </p>
<p id="snWe9o">Eric Lopez joins us fresh off calling UCF Softball to talk about Women’s Tennis winning The American and Women’s Golf making the NCAAs, and UCF Softball breaking their losing streak on Wednesday night. </p>
<p id="NHSSAA">Finally, Luke and Brian discuss UCF Baseball and hit upon the Men’s Basketball team’s new transfer.</p>
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https://www.blackandgoldbanneret.com/podcast/2019/4/25/18515630/show-157-ucf-knights-nfl-draft-preview-football-tennis-golf-baseball-softballJeffSharonLuke SarrisBrian Murphy_UCFEric Lopez2019-04-24T11:59:31-04:002019-04-24T11:59:31-04:00UCF’s 2019 Athletics Hall of Fame Class Is The Greatest Ever
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<p>Dignitaries abounded at UCF’s celebration of greatness</p> <p id="Ac80kc">The 2019 <a href="https://www.blackandgoldbanneret.com/">UCF Knights</a> Athletics Hall of Fame class will go down as the greatest class ever. </p>
<p id="7QmZho">Here is a breakdown on each individual, with their speech, and where they rank all-time on UCF’s list.</p>
<h1 id="St2K51">Drew Butera </h1>
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<p id="DQ7pKq">Butera is to date, the most successful UCF Baseball player in the majors, as he has been in Major League Baseball for a decade and has won a <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/world-series">World Series</a>. He is the 7th UCF Baseball player to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. </p>
<p id="U8ecRk">Drew’s father Sal, a long-time major leaguer himself, delivered his induction speech, since Drew is currently playing for the Colorado Rockies:</p>
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<p id="DOEALg">Where does Butera ranked among other UCf Baseballers in the hall? Here’s what I have:</p>
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<li id="iQDta3">Tim Barker (‘84-’85) - inducted in 1999 </li>
<li id="oVPLyP">Jason Arnold (‘98-’01) - inducted in 2006 </li>
<li id="QmNUQp">Justin Pope (‘99-’01) - inducted in 2013</li>
<li id="n2llAs">Chad Mottola (‘90-’92) - inducted in 2008</li>
<li id="0vEBut"><strong>Drew Butera </strong></li>
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<h5 id="PqwBhx">Who’s next?</h5>
<p id="dy4hL4">Shane Brown, Chris Duffy, Clay Timpner. I predict Chris Duffy. </p>
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<h1 id="bu7XKe">Allison Kime </h1>
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<p id="LuwcLk">Kime became second UCF Softball player to be inducted into the UCF Hall of Fame. </p>
<p id="45cJOk">Kime is greatest two way player in program history, as she could hit and pitch, and has a strong case to be regarded as greatest player in program history, as she took UCF to within one win of a Super Regional.</p>
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<h5 id="9zNpS9">Who’s next? </h5>
<p id="i4eufT">Jania Shinhoster, Natalie Land, and Breanne Javier are all eligible for 2020. It will be interesting to see if Shinhoster, Land and or Javier can get in before 2022 when Mackenzie Audas and Kahley Novak become eligible and Shelby Turnier becomes eligible in 2023. Audas, Novak and Turnier should be locks once they are eligible.</p>
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<h1 id="gWLnow">Aline Reis</h1>
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<p id="Iq83HK">Reis is the fifth UCF Women’s Soccer player to be inducted into the UCF Athletics Hall of Fame.</p>
<p id="fhEd2Z">You can make the argument that Reis is greatest goalie in program history, having led UCF to the Elite 8 in 2011. Reis will be participating in the FIFA Women’s <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/fifa-world-cup">World Cup</a> for Brazil this summer. She would be on a UCF Women’s Soccer Mount Rushmore as possibly the second-most recognizable UCF soccer player behind Michelle Akers. </p>
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<h5 id="RKWv0D">Who’s next? </h5>
<p id="Fq0E5J">Former head coach Amanda Cromwell reportedly received a lot of support from the committee and nearly made it into 2019 class. Look for Cromwell to be one of favorites for the next hall of fame class.</p>
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<span>Brandon Marshall</span> </h1>
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<p id="AObxC4">No UCF Football player has had as much success in the NFL as <span>Brandon Marshall</span>, and you can make the argument he has been the face of UCF in the NFL for the last decade.</p>
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<h5 id="hZQgIj">Who’s next?</h5>
<p id="SMAlI2"><span>Josh Sitton</span>, who just retired from the NFL and is a former Pro Bowler, could be next great NFL star to be inducted. </p>
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<span>Kevin Smith</span> </h1>
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<p id="z6NfFi"><span>Smith</span> is in the conversation for the greatest UCF Football player of all time. The debate is between <span>Smith</span>, Culpepper, and perhaps McKenzie Milton. <span>Smith</span> stands above everyone else at running back position. </p>
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<h1 id="gwlE54">George O’Leary </h1>
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<p id="GNTGmE">O’Leary led UCF to its first conference championship, first ever bowl game appearance, and first bowl win in program history during his time at UCF. </p>
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<p id="50SeWh">There will be other great classes in the future but it will be hard for future classes to top this one, as this class has arguably the greatest football player, softball player and women’s soccer goalie in school history, along with most successful UCF baseball and football players in pro careers, along with the figure that helped built UCF Football’s success.</p>
https://www.blackandgoldbanneret.com/history/2019/4/24/18337501/ucf-knights-athletics-hall-of-fame-2019-class-is-the-greatest-everEric Lopez2019-01-06T13:47:40-05:002019-01-06T13:47:40-05:00Dredrick Snelson Announces He’s Going Pro
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<p>UCF wideout foregoes final year of eligibility</p> <p id="y2GsNo"><a href="https://www.blackandgoldbanneret.com/">UCF Knights</a> wide receiver <span>Dredrick Snelson</span> announced Sunday on Twitter that he is foregoing his senior year and entering the 2019 <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-draft">NFL Draft</a>.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Dear KnightNation, <a href="https://t.co/KHsvpa5TKf">pic.twitter.com/KHsvpa5TKf</a></p>— Dredrick Snelson Jr. (@D_Snelson5) <a href="https://twitter.com/D_Snelson5/status/1081971352544919553?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 6, 2019</a>
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<p id="Mpz77v">It probably should not be a surprise, considering <span>Snelson</span>’s Twitter activity the day after the Knights’ loss in the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/fiesta-bowl">Fiesta Bowl</a>:</p>
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<p lang="und" dir="ltr"> . <a href="https://t.co/W8JGqFZdo0">pic.twitter.com/W8JGqFZdo0</a></p>— Dredrick Snelson Jr. (@D_Snelson5) <a href="https://twitter.com/D_Snelson5/status/1080614262500937729?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 2, 2019</a>
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<p id="fz4g4t">Snelson is expected to follow in a long line of great wide receivers to come out of UCF, notable Tre’Quan Smith, who came out last year, along with <span>Brandon Marshall</span>, Mike Sims-Walker, all the way back to Shawn Jefferson.</p>
<p id="8YbdYo">A graduate of Flanagan High School in Miami, Snelson was UCF’s second-leading receiver each of the last two seasons, behind Tre’Quan Smith in 2017 and Gabe Davis in 2018.</p>
<p id="BMsA4w">Here are his stats:</p>
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<p id="WyByvE">He also totally gets it:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/D_Snelson5?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@D_Snelson5</a> ... It took awhile, more time than I had to capture all of it, but he literally gave the shirt off his back to some young fans. This after giving out his cleats, too. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCFiesta?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCFiesta</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZoRvCZWDG5">pic.twitter.com/ZoRvCZWDG5</a></p>— The Knightline Sports Network (@UCF_Knightline) <a href="https://twitter.com/UCF_Knightline/status/1080264360805584896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 2, 2019</a>
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<p id="HWtEDm">We will be following Dredrick, as well as all other UCF NFL prospects as the NFL Draft approaches. But for now, enjoy some of his highlights from the 2017 season:</p>
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https://www.blackandgoldbanneret.com/football/2019/1/6/18170849/ucf-knights-football-wide-receiver-dredrick-snelson-announces-going-pro-nfl-draftJeffSharon2019-01-01T18:16:18-05:002019-01-01T18:16:18-05:00Following Fiesta Bowl defeat, DT Trysten Hill declares for NFL Draft
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<p>The junior DT is heading for the NFL.</p> <p id="MHhHtF">After losing 40-32 in the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/fiesta-bowl">Fiesta Bowl</a>, junior DT <span>Trysten Hill</span> announced via Twitter that he was declaring for the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-draft">NFL Draft</a>.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thank you God for everything, without You I am nothing <a href="https://t.co/AwD7G0pkIE">pic.twitter.com/AwD7G0pkIE</a></p>— Trey9️⃣ (@trystenhill9) <a href="https://twitter.com/trystenhill9/status/1080238003518230529?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2019</a>
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<p id="pGL1Y8">In his final season in black and gold, <span>Hill</span> finished second on the team with 3.0 sacks and had 10.0 TFL’s, including 0.5 TFL in the Fiesta Bowl. Hill even added a rushing touchdown as a fullback against SMU earlier in the season.</p>
<p id="LPBs9o"><a href="https://www.drafttek.com/Top-100-NFL-Draft-Prospects-2019-Page-2.asp">Draft Tek</a> lists Hill as the 189th best prospect regardless of position heading into the draft. Given his early declaration, his stock could possibly see a rise in the coming months before April.</p>
<p id="r5W060">Congratulations on a great career, Trysten!</p>
https://www.blackandgoldbanneret.com/football/2019/1/1/18164438/following-fiesta-bowl-defeat-dt-trysten-hill-declares-for-nfl-draftJeremy_Brener