NFL

Robert Vaughn to the Packers

by Mike Grant April 26, 2010

UConn Safety Robert Vaughn was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent.  In 2008, the Packers signed former UConn standout linebacker Danny Lansanah, who made the practice squad and was later promoted to the active roster.  Vaughn had an outstanding career at UConn, amassing 201 tackles and 14 interceptions.  He had a [...]

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Dixon and Witten to get their shot

by Mike Grant April 26, 2010

  UConn RB Andre Dixon has been invited by the New York Giants for a tryout this upcoming weekend at the Giants’ mini-camp. Dixon rushed for 1,093 yards and 14 touchdowns last season, and finished his UConn career with 1,958 yards and 17 rushing TD’s. UConn Defensive End Lindsey Witten has been signed by the [...]

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Robert McClain to Carolina

by Mike Grant April 25, 2010

Robert McClain played in Charlotte in the 2007 Meineke Car Care Bowl, and now he’ll get a chance to call the Stadium home.  He was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the 7th round, #249 overall.  McClain was not invited to the NFL Combine, but had a strong showing at the UConn pro day, running a 4.42 forty yard dash, and turning heads with [...]

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Marcus Easley to the Bills

by Mike Grant April 24, 2010

UConn wide receiver Marcus Easley (Stratford, CT) has been drafted by the Buffalo Bills.  Easley was taken in the 4th round with the #107 pick overall.  Buffalo is unsettled at the QB position, but made a huge splash when they drafted standout Clemson RB CJ Spiller.  Easley will get to face-off with former teammate Darius Butler, [...]

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Easley Does It

by Mike Grant March 1, 2010

UConn wide receiver Marcus Easley had himself a good weekend at the NFL Scouting Combine, almost certainly improving his draft stock.  The Stratford, CT native turned in the 7th fastest 40 time time by a wide receiver, with a 4.46.  He finished tied for 8th in bench press reps with 16, and tied for 4th in the [...]

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