Philadelphia Eagles 2011 Undrafted Free Agents

Notable Undrafted Free Agents:

Derrick Locke, Kentucky 5082 188 4.40

Three-year starter. A compact and confident runner who lacks size but runs between the tackles. A third down back with speed and an upfield burst. Will drop his shoulder and run through a corner at times. Explosive with quickness and agility in traffic. Natural hands and acceleration to run after catch. A nifty footed back with good vision and shake and bake moves. Dangerous in space. Rushed for over 100 yards in five games and caught 100 yards in passes in another. Has some Dexter McCluster qualities. Came to Kentucky as a track athlete and went out for football. Was the AAA player of the year in Oklahoma. Will contribute on special teams coverage. Had 15 tackles as a freshman and sophomore. Averaged 26.3 yards per kickoff return in 2010. Over his career he averaged 27.1 yards, including two 100-yard TD returns.

Cedric Thornton, Southern Arkansas 6035 309 5.26

Started 22 games in his career. A physical player who gives a good effort and pushes the pocket in the passing game. Disruptive in his play. Sudden first step quickness. Needs to improve his pass rushing technique and improve his hand use, but has the strength to knock an offensive lineman off balance. Did not look out of place at the Senior Bowl. Numbers dropped off in 2010 but has been productive for the past two years. Question instincts and recognition at times. Could see the play develop at this level but will need to digest quicker on Sundays. Aggressive in his play with his long arms and big hands. A developmental player who has measurables but will need to elevate his position skill level.

Chas Henry, Florida 6031 219 5.00

Four-year starter. Ray Guy Award winner as the best punter in the nation. Long arms (33″). Generally kicked in ideal weather but when in the rain he handled the wet ball flawlessly. Three step right footed punter. Drives the ball with good leg “pop”. Averaged 44.8 yards per punt in the Senior Bowl on six punts. He placed two inside the 20-yard line. Gets the ball off in 1.4 seconds or less. Had a long of 50 yards. Averaged 46 yards on 10 practice punts with hang times between 4.25 and 4.81 seconds. Led the country with a 45.1 yard average in 2010. He also holds for field goals and PATs. Consistent in his mechanics and ball drop. Career stats: 165-7090 yds, 43.0 avg, long 75 yards. He placed 68 punts inside the 20-yard line. Had no punts blocked.

Terrance Turner,  Indiana 6016 220 4.62

Three-year starter. Team captain. Has good run after catch ability. Played in a spread offense that featured bubble screens, outs, hitches, and quick slants. Catches the ball in his soft hands. Will reach and extend for the ball away from his body. Catches the ball with an intent to run. Natural running motion. Can break a tackle. Finishes play. A good athlete and a competitor with good football character. Will come off the corner and block a safety. Has rare leaping ability to go with his reliable hands. Will double move a corner or a safety down the field. A developmental receiver with good tools.

Others:

Brandon Caleb WR    (Oklahoma)
Brandon Collier DLT   (Massachusetts)
Graig Cooper RB    (Miami)
Jerrod Johnson QB    (Texas A&M)
Gerald Jones WR    (Tennessee)
Charles Noonan DLT   (Rutgers)
Brandon Peguese LBI   (Hampton)
Martell Webb TE    (Michigan)

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