UNDRAFTED ROOKIE: Blair White, Indianapolis Colts, Wide receiver

Blair White is one of several undrafted rookies that OURLADS' rated as a draftable player. White was elevated from the practice squad and caught a TD pass from Peyton Manning against the Jaguars. What the 2010 OURLADS' Draft Guide said about White:


White, Blair Michigan State 6022 209 4.49

Two-year starter. A big, physical, smart, and athletic receiver that should find a place on an NFL roster. A hand catcher that started out cradling the ball early in the East-West Shrine game practices. Every practice he got better and more comfortable plucking the ball in his hands. Can make the fingertip catch. Has strong hands. Demonstrates the courage to go over the middle, make the play, and take a hit. Former walk-on that is mentally and physically tough. A consistent and clever route runner that knows how to separate and get open. An aggressive down the field blocker that can bang off the corner then move on to the safety. Contributes on special teams return units. An Academic All-American that is headed to dental school after his pro career. In 2009 he had 70 catches for 990 yards, 14.1 average, and 9 touchdowns. OSR:10/37. Fourth/fifth round. (A-31 1/2, H-9 3/8, SS-33.5, SS-4.06).

East-West Shrine Game Wide Receivers

Alric Arnett (West Virginia) – 6013, 183. Good week of practice and route running in the game. Drives the corners off and drives back to the ball. Goes up for the ball at the high point. Will reach and extend for the ball outside his frame. Plucks the ball. Freddie Barnes (Bowling Green) – 6001, 212. Productive in practice and the game snatching the ball with his strong hands. If the ball is close, he catches it. Can find the void in zone coverage. Competitive. Fringe speed. Struggles to separate in man to man coverage. Blair White (Michigan State) – 6020, 205. A big receiver that started off the week of practice slowly, cradling the ball. Every day he got better plucking the ball in his hands. Catches the ball on his fingertips and in his strong hands. Has the courage to go across the middle, make the play and take a hit. Emmanuel Sanders (SMU) – 5105, 182. Good week of practice. Size is a major concern. Runs crisp and sharp routes. Quick in and out breaks. Hand catcher. David Reed (Utah) – 6002, 188. Demonstrated good reliable strong hands in practice but did not play in the game after suffering a groin injury. Verran Tucker (California) – 6013, 194. Left practice with a hamstring pull. Ryan Moya (UCLA) – 6011, 233. H-back and fullback with good hands. More of a receiver than an inside blocker.