Jermelle Cudjo 6'2" 293DT, Central Oklahoma
Ratings: 56th-ranked defensive tackle by Pro Football Weekly. Free agent grade. Rated as a player who could make an NFL training camp but would likely need time in a developmental league.
69th-ranked DT by NFLDraftScout.
Consensus Draft Services ranked Cudjo in the 6th round - undrafted free agent range.
Biography/Honors: Four-year starter.
Guess what all-star game Cudjo played in in 2010. That's right, THE CACTUS BOWL. He had four tackles, a sack and a forced fumble in the game.
2009: 58 tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks.
2008: 60 tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks.
2007: 47 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks.
2006: 33 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, starting all 11 games. Also had 0.5 sacks, two fumble recoveries and SIX blocked kicks, three in one game vs. Southwestern Oklahoma State.
2005: Redshirted.
Major: general studies.
Injuries: none reported, though no one gets out of Rams training camp alive!
Pro Day Stats: (yes, Central Oklahoma actually hosted a Pro Day)
(Darell Scott's 2009 Combine figures for comparison in parentheses)
5.1 40-yard dash (4.92)
30-inch vertical (30.5)
8'8" broad jump (8'11")
4.58 short shuttle (4.84)
7.42 3-cone drill (8.28)
24 bench presses (29)
Positives: Mostly a 4-3 three-technique. Has enough size and a good enough work ethic to merit a look in the pros. Played well against the top D-II linemen. Intense competitor who was hard to contain at his level of competition. Pretty good run stopper and pocket penetrator. Has a knack for blocking kicks.
Negatives: Needs to improve quickness and strength. Needs to work on pass rush moves. May have problems holding his ground against NFL guards. Slightly overaged with limited upside.
Compares to: LaJuan Ramsey.
Fun Facts: Anybody can play in a BCS bowl; Jermelle has played in a Cactus Bowl and an Oil Bowl (a Texas-Oklahoma high school all-star game). The Cactus Bowl, btw, was played in Fargo, ND from 1994 to 2000 and was called the Snow Bowl. Fortunately, Fargo, yes, Fargo, has a domed stadium.
RamView: If you're a former Lone Star Conference player with kick-blocking skills, Uncle Ram Wants You. A little undersized but with a good motor, this DT with a small-school background and a last name out of Steven King should be easy to root for. If only it were that easy for him to make the team. Though he's flashed in camp and in the first preseason game, he's not going to beat out Cliff Ryan or Spagnuolo-favorite veterans Fred Robbins or Gary Gibson. So it's between him and Darell Scott, also a tough hill to climb, or hope Spagnuolo keeps 5 DTs on the roster (and doesn't count James Hall as one of them). Hopefully, Cudjo gets a chance to knock some people around on special teams and open some eyes. He could be a good practice squad stash in the event of d-line injuries, but I'm not sure about much more than that, though coaches and fans all love players who hustle.
Sources: Pro Football Weekly 2010 Draft Guide, StLouisRams.com, University of Central Oklahoma, NFL.com, NFLDraftScout.com, Wikipedia, Consensus Draft Services (CDSDraft.com)
Photo: University of Central Oklahoma
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