Post-2012 Draft UDFA Signings Thread

Pats sign Matt Roark, WR, Kentucky 6’5″ 225

Kentucky WR Matt Roark joining Pats - New England Patriots Blog - ESPN Boston

QB converted to WR. Limited production as WR. 7 blocked kicks in his career. Ran their wildcat packages. 4.72 forty. PS player at best.

Don Kipines said:

Bolden signed with the Redskins.

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The report says that Bolden signed with the Redskins according to NFL.com, but according to NFL.com, he hasn't signed with anybody.

Defsoul said:

The report says that Bolden signed with the Redskins according to NFL.com, but according to NFL.com, he hasn't signed with anybody.

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Hmm, well, I'm happy to be wrong if so. I definitely like Bolden. I saw the Auburn game this year and I remember thinking that the guy looked like a stud.

Patsgofor4 said:

Pats sign Matt Roark, WR, Kentucky 6’5″ 225

Kentucky WR Matt Roark joining Pats - New England Patriots Blog - ESPN Boston

QB converted to WR. Limited production as WR. 7 blocked kicks in his career. Ran their wildcat packages. 4.72 forty. PS player at best.

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How many of these guys do we need? Is Bill going off the deeo end w/ a brand new offense for the post Brady era? 5 OL, 3 TE's, 3 RB/WR/QB hybrids

Defsoul said:

The report says that Bolden signed with the Redskins according to NFL.com, but according to NFL.com, he hasn't signed with anybody.

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It's probably a case of mistaken identity. Kelvin Bolden, a WR out of Southern Miss signed with the Redskins.

The Scrizz said:

Bengals got your boy Dye. Couldn't you have made a personal call to get this done OTG?

He no doubt saw Wilson get drafted and knew he had no shot at making the team.

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Heh!! I LIKE Dye, but methinks you overrate my interest in'm!!

I just gave'm a good Scouting Report.

I wouldn't've actually DRAFTED'm.

I haven't seen a single Safety I would've drafted, the last two years running.

It's all about CornerBack Convertibles, with me.

Patsgofor4 said:

Pats sign Matt Roark, WR, Kentucky 6’5″ 225

Kentucky WR Matt Roark joining Pats - New England Patriots Blog - ESPN Boston

QB converted to WR. Limited production as WR. 7 blocked kicks in his career. Ran their wildcat packages. 4.72 forty. PS player at best.

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Did you know that he and WoodHead are workout buddies??

Found a Pic of Brother Roark, coolin' with Brother WoodHead:

According to his Twitter, Rutgers DE Justin Francis is a New England Patriot.

MP-Logick said:

According to his Twitter, Rutgers DE Justin Francis is a New England Patriot.

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Is he better than Silvestro?

KevinFaulk-33 said:

Is he better than Silvestro?

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We shall see!

MP-Logick said:

According to his Twitter, Rutgers DE Justin Francis is a New England Patriot.

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Rutgers DE Justin Francis finally gets a chance to start in fifth season | NJ.com

Increasingly looks like Brandon Bolden will sign with the Pats.

Bolden was really good in 2010 -- averaged 6.0 YPC over 976 yards, with 17 touchdowns, in the SEC -- and then, this year, he had a hairline fracture in his ankle that sent his stock way down. If he's healthy, we might have stolen a guy.

Bolden was AP honorable mention all-SEC in 2010, when Ridley was second team (behind Mark Ingram). He was on his way to breaking all of Deuce McAllister's school records when he got hurt. He's not a speedster, but he's really athletic and has good power, and he catches the ball well. With room for one more back on the roster, he's definitely one of the more interesting signs.

Man, if Bolden doesn't turn out to be a head case then the Pats look like they made a steal of a signing.

Brandon Bolden, RB - Mississippi | Player Profile | 2012 Combine | NFL.com

Brady'sButtBoy said:

Man, if Bolden doesn't turn out to be a head case then the Pats look like they made a steal of a signing.

Brandon Bolden, RB - Mississippi | Player Profile | 2012 Combine | NFL.com

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If it took them a year to iron out the creases he could be a very valuable player going forward.

More confirmation on Bolden, this time from the New York Times.

Don Kipines said:

Bolden signed with the Redskins.

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No he did not, the Redskins signed WR Kelvin Bolden: Correction: Brandon Bolden | May

Brandon Bolden the RB signed w/Pats according to NYT: Giants, Jets and a Few Final Words on the Draft - NYTimes.com

Brandon Bolden RB from Ole' Miss Signed

UDFA He Is a pretty good back. Can catch the ball 5"11 and 219lbs. Broken ankle first part of last year. Good 3 cone. 4.5 speed. Hope is is as decent as Law Firm.

"A running back from Baton Rouge, La., Bolden finished his career ranked second in school history in both total touchdowns and rushing TDs, third in all-purpose yards and fourth in rushing yards. He was an All-SEC honoree in 2010 and named Ole Miss’ Most Valuable Senior by the Jackson Touchdown Club in 2011."

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Re: Brandon Bolden RB from Ole' Miss Signed

I had to laugh because when I googled his name one of the first links listed is to a Bleacher Report article claiming he signed with the Redskins two days ago.


Here's a link to his profile from his school's site. Surprise, surprise: another team captain.

Brandon Bolden Profile - OLEMISSSPORTS.COM - OLE MISS Official Athletic Site

Re: Brandon Bolden RB from Ole' Miss Signed

Ron Sellers said:

I had to laugh because when I googled his name one of the first links listed is to a Bleacher Report article claiming he signed with the Redskins two days ago.


Here's a link to his profile from his school's site. Surprise, surprise: another team captain.

Brandon Bolden Profile - OLEMISSSPORTS.COM - OLE MISS Official Athletic Site

Finished his career ranked second in school history in both total TDs scored (33) and rushing TDs (27), third in all-purpose yards (3,681) and fourth in rushing yards (2,604).​

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As someone who has written for Bleacher Report, I can say it's very wiki-sports. Very happy that our Bolden is Brandon: wanted Pats to consider taking him on Day Three, but they didn't have the picks early on. Glad he's headed to Foxboro. :rocker: