Three Gators sign undrafted free agent deals

By Adam Silverstein
April 29, 2012

Former Florida Gators quarterback John Brantley, wide receiver Deonte Thompson and defensive end William Green each signed undrafted free agent contracts hours after the conclusion of the 2012 NFL Draft on Saturday.

Brantley and Thompson, each of whom had an outside shot of being drafted but were ultimately passed over in the seven-round event, both signed with the Baltimore Ravens. It is the second-straight year that Baltimore penned a former Florida player to an undrafted free agent deal after picking up DE Terron Sanders a year ago (he was eventually released).

“I’m excited,” Brantley told the Ocala Star-Banner. “I was expecting the worst after the last two years (at UF). I just want to get a shot and that’s what I got. The Ravens started showing interest in the middle of the second round. There’s an opportunity there.”

Green will join former Florida cornerback Joe Haden on the Cleveland Browns.

Additionally, center/guard Dan Wenger told OGGOA on Sunday that he has been invited to participate in the New York Jets‘ team mini-camp. He had interest from three others teams but New York ultimately became his destination.

Cornerback Moses Jenkins has yet to sign an undrafted free agent deal or receive/accept any invitations as of press time.

2012 NFL DRAFT
» DT Jaye Howard – Round 4, No. 114 – Seattle Seahawks
» RB Chris Rainey – Round 5, No. 159 – Pittsburgh Steelers
» CB Janoris Jenkins – Round 2, No. 39 – St. Louis Rams

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