Attention

The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not represent our advertisers

Monday, May 02, 2016

Former Delmar player signed with Titans

No Vols drafted, but three find teams after draft

For the first time in the history of the NFL draft, the University of Tennessee has gone back-to-back years without at least one player taken.

The 2015 draft was the first time since 1963 that the Vols did not have at least one player taken. The only other year since the draft's inception in 1936 that the Vols did not have a player taken was the 1938 draft. The drought extended on Saturday when the seven-round draft concluded without a UT player taken.

Three players were known Saturday night to have signed free agent contracts. Wide receiver Marquez North and safety Brian Randolph both signed with the Los Angeles Rams, and linebacker/defensive end Curt Maggitt signed with the Indianapolis Colts. Tight end Alex Ellis said at press time he was expecting to sign with the Tennessee Titans, but was still waiting on the contract papers.

More

UPDATE: Looks like Alex Ellis, former Delmar Wildcat and University of Tennessee tight end has signed with the Titans.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Congratulations to Skitter and his entire family. Anyone who knows this young man knows he is very humbled, professional and one of the hardest workers to ever leave Delmar. He deserves this chance and will represent his new team well. He truly is living his dream! Great example of living true to the motto of hard work pays off. All kids to follow should take note.

Anonymous said...

You go Skitter!!!

Anonymous said...

CONGRADULATIONS young man!! It's refreshing to hear a report about a young kid that is positive and encouraging. Don't know him or his family but it sounds like it couldn't happen to a better family. For once an athlete that knows the meaning of HUMBLE and coaches not trying to take credit for HIS success!! Go make it come true young man

Anonymous said...

I just found this on the net. Looks like they read your blog to get their news. 3 hours ago and you posted yours about 10 hours ago! HaHaHa


Tennessee Titans sign Delmar grad Alex Ellis
The Daily Times

3 hours ago - Delmar's Alex Ellis signed an undrafted free agent deal with the ... either, but the young man they call “Skitter” is going to get a chance to play ...