Reports: Patriots Sign Undrafted Free Agents Corey Woods and Jeremy Ross

by Greg Knopping on Jul 25, 2011 10:03 PM EDT in New England Patriots News

The NFL has allowed teams to sign undrafted free agents tonight, and according to multiple media reports (hat tip to Greg Bedard of the Boston Globe), the Patriots have already inked two undrafted rookie free agents.

The first, offensive tackle Corey Woods of Akron, is a four year starter who played both sides of the line for the Zips. While touted as being fundamentally sound and experienced, Woods is a little bit stiff in the hips and can struggle with speed rushers. Woods stands at just under 6'5" and 303 lbs. He could potentially convert to guard for the Pats.

The Patriots also reportedly signed Jeremy Ross, the return specialist / receiver out of California. Ross, standing at 6' and 209 lbs, is a thick-built receiver who was started sparingly during his career at Cal. He has excellent measurables with a 39" vertical and a 4.44 40 yard dash. While his production wasn't great as a receiver at Cal and he was known to drop passes, he showed a lot of potential as a punt and kick returner, and definitely looks like a player to watch in training camp for the Patriots.

We will keep you updated as the Patriots continue to sign undrafted free agents.

Update: Jeremy Ross has confirmed that he's signed with the Patriots via twitter.

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This guy looks like at least a decent playmaker. Really good instincts when it comes to breaking tackles.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xe_Q9UcZpMw And boy, can he hurdle.

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by Lakriots on Jul 26, 2011 1:17 AM EDT reply actions

As a Cal fan and a Patriots fan...I love this kid.

I really think Ross can gain a lot learning from the Patriots coaches will be worth it in the end. He’s EXTREMELY athletic and is an amazing playmaker. He was just a victim of his time, playing for a Cal team with an inconsistent offensive line and questionable QB play. Plus, he hurdles anyone and everyone whenever he gets the chance, making him fun to watch :P

by mrjpark on Jul 26, 2011 4:08 AM EDT reply actions

The hurdling scares me

its a great way to get demolished in the NFL.

by Oughat on Jul 26, 2011 4:10 AM EDT up reply actions

I forgot to mention, this guy brings it every time he touches the ball. I remember in a game against WSU, it was either 3rd and 20 or 4th and 20 (I believe it was 3rd) and we were going for it. He caught the ball 10 yards short, was ganged up on, and pushed the pile 10 yards for a first down.

by mrjpark on Jul 26, 2011 4:12 AM EDT up reply actions

Not to mention, he’s got a sense of humor: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f597MQzvZZQ

by mrjpark on Jul 26, 2011 4:17 AM EDT up reply actions

Not to mention he’s a camp body and we won’t remember his name in 2 weeks.

by quadruple option on Jul 26, 2011 5:49 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs

aw, man. That's cold.

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by JohnHannahRules on Jul 26, 2011 9:22 AM EDT up reply actions

Nothing to see here...

Move along. Being a huge fan of Oregon I watched a lot of Pac10 and Ross will be lucky to make it out of the first cuts, let alone ever make this team. Think Bethel Johnson, without the college production, not as good of a return man, and not as fast.

by BMurr on Jul 26, 2011 9:31 AM EDT reply actions