Around the Dog Park: Underdogs Seek to Make Their Mark at the NFL Draft

Taking a look at Rice’s uniform history, highlighting some former walk-ons, and preparing for spring games across the country.

By Jared Kalmus@JaredUTSA Apr 6, 2017, 12:37pm EDT

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The Mountain West has restructured their bonus payouts in their TV contract to make payouts a bit more balanced around the league. Boise State is still cashing out of course.
Former EWU wide receiver Cooper Kupp is seeking to find a home in the NFL after shattering several records at the FCS level.

We’ve released our NFL Draft profile for Keevan Lucas. While Lucas is lacking in height, his production and determination speak for itself. He’ll find a spot at the next level.
UCF is seeking to build their communication and camaraderie in the secondary this spring.
Nico Marley has been proving doubters wrong throughout his entire career. Exceeding expectations at Tulane’s pro day is just the next step.
Temple’s Haasan Reddick continues to build his reputation as a major player in the upcoming NFL draft.

Former Miami safety Earl Little has been hired as Director of Player Development at FIU.
Pro Football Focus loves Forrest Lamp as they raved about his versatility in their profile of the future early-round draft pick.
Old Dominion safety Sean Carter has gone from a walk-on to the heartbeat of the ODU defense.
Also a former walk-on, Nick Mathews is fighting to become Marshall’s starting slot receiver come September.
All eyes are on the offense as UNT is set for their spring game this Saturday.
Rice has had some great and awful uniforms throughout their history. Here’s a look at a few of them.

Can Marcus Cox overcome his lack of size to be drafted into the NFL? We take a look in our draft profile.
Three Arkansas State players were named to the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) Hampshire Honor Society.
The Troy Trojans were one of five athletics programs in the country to make the NCAA tournament in men’s and women’s basketball as well as win a bowl game.
Former NMSU wide receiver Tyrian Taylor opened up about his NFL draft preparations in this interview.

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