Undrafted, Moffitt signs with Texans

Passed over in the NFL Draft, former USF linebacker Ben Moffitt has landed on his feet, signing a free-agent contract with the Houston Texans on Sunday night, according to his agent, Marc Lillibridge.

"They didn't draft any linebackers, and we feel like it's a good fit for him," said Lillibridge, who said he heard from about 15 other teams after the draft before choosing the Texans. Houston actually drafted outside linebacker Xavier Adibi of Virginia Tech in the fourth round.

Moffitt will report to Houston for a rookie minicamp next weekend. He's the third Bulls senior linked to an NFL team, joining draft picks Mike Jenkins (Cowboys) and Trae Williams (Jaguars).

Two more undrafted Bulls -- receiver Amarri Jackson and tackle Jared Carnes (St. Pete Catholic) -- will attend the Bucs' rookie tryout this coming weekend with the hopes of landing a free-agent contract, according to their agent, Tim Rogers. Offensive tackle Walt Walker said Sunday he will be attending the Bucs' rookie tryout as well.

Comments

I didn't see anything about a JUCO center

[Brad L.]

They drafted Xavier Adibi in the 4th round . . .

[AGW]

Com'on with the basketball update. Its great that Ben Moffitt signed with the Texans though.

[Robert]

Big Up Ben Moffitt, Cayman Island will be watching.

One love

[mike]

do you even have material for a bball update greg or was this just a scam?

[Dave B.]

I heard that the Bucs signed Amarri as a FA...Any truth to this G.A.?

[AGW]

I personally hope that USF doesn't offer Alex Rivas Sanchez either, nor do I want them to offer Belardo. Both are not Big East starter quality. You shouldnt offer someone you cant envision starting for your team in the future. Stay focused on Ben-Eze and Akol. You signed a shooter for next year in Noriega. If we can find a impact transfer guard/forward then take him. Keep your eye on the prize USF, and that's 2010. If we cant attract BE quality players we are better served holding the scholarships till next season.

[nybullsfan]

All these guys are seniors who got significant playing time, do any of them still have eligibility, or might we see some FA activity here?

Buie, Jarriett
Capogna, Nick
Dile, Marc
Gachette, Louis
George, Woody
Huners, Matt
Johnson, Taurus
McKenzie, Tyrone
Mompremier, Brouce
Morgan, Micah
Setser, Eric
Verpaele, Danny
Williams, Carlton

[mike]

nybullsfan,

all those guys u listed are still in college.

[G.A.]

Let me try to answer these:

1. Basketball update's on the blog now.

2. Bucs have not signed Amarri Jackson. They've invited him -- and Jared Carnes and Walt Walker -- to a rookie tryout, where typically 20 or so guys are competing for a handful of contracts.

3. Of those players listed, only Capogna and George were seniors. Capogna is happily retired from football, and I haven't heard anything on George signing on anywhere.

[Sanjay]

Buie, Gachette, T. Johnson, McKenzie, Mompremier, Morgan, Verpaele and Williams will be playing for the bulls next season. All will be seniors. Buie was a senior last season, but gained a year of eligibility by graduating in 4 years since he was a partial-qualifier when he came in.

[G.A.]

Same with Dile, Huners and Setser.

[Dave W]

I hope he makes it. From USF's standpoint, it really helps to have more NFL players than South Dakota State. Fom him, hopefully he sticks around long enough to get the pension and then get out of there with his body in one piece.

According to Amarri's facebook, he is a Buccaneer.
And if it's on facebook it MUST be true right?