Post by Jet Nut Sauce on Jun 2, 2015 1:52:12 GMT -5
Big receiver out of Georgia -- attended rookie camp. Juco transfer who was slowed by injuries during his 2 years at Georgia and a high school teammate of Dakota Dozier. I will be rooting for the former Bulldog to somehow find a way to make the team -- but he will be a huge longshot.
He'd be in the mix with guys like Enunwa I think. Our WR position is now pretty deep....an amazing turn from just a year ago. Not only have we added top/starter types in Marshall and Devin Smith, but we traded for Posey from Houston during the Draft and have added lower rung guys like Rumph to the group.
It's crowded....and that's a good thing. Also, don't forget Shaq Evans being in the mix after an injured rookie year.
My only fear is that we'll definitely be cutting a few guys will potential because we won't have space for them and we will not have had enough time to fully evaluate them before required roster trimming.
EDIT: I didn't even mention Decker and Kerley who are both under contract for several more years and who, for a few weeks, were actually the WR1 and WR2 on this team last year due to injuries. We have a LOT of bodies at WR....a good problem to have.
The Jets today announced the signing of undrafted rookie free agent wide receiver Jonathon Rumph who will fill the roster spot vacated by the recently released Matt Simms.
Rumph, a South Carolina native who transferred to the University of Georgia following two seasons at the JUCO level with Holmes Community College, had a difficult time staying on the field due to recurring hamstring injuries.
Despite his durability concerns, Rumph’s physical attributes make him worth a look as a camp body at the very least.
Checking in 6′ 5”/220 lbs, he’s a big target who is unlikely to be any more than practice squad material at this point.
With Rumph, clearly the Jets hope to have found a player who was overlooked as he played just nine games over the course of his final two college seasons racking up 18 receptions for 297 yds and a touchdown
Rumph, a South Carolina native who transferred to the University of Georgia following two seasons at the JUCO level with Holmes Community College, had a difficult time staying on the field due to recurring hamstring injuries.
Despite his durability concerns, Rumph’s physical attributes make him worth a look as a camp body at the very least.
Checking in 6′ 5”/220 lbs, he’s a big target who is unlikely to be any more than practice squad material at this point.
With Rumph, clearly the Jets hope to have found a player who was overlooked as he played just nine games over the course of his final two college seasons racking up 18 receptions for 297 yds and a touchdown
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