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Arena, NFL

Wilson, De’Runnya (1994-2020)

sage16 dwilsonCard: Sage 2016
Acquired: 2016, Hobby Box Breaker

At 6’5″, 215, De’Runnya Wilson is a big and tall receiver with soft hands and deceptive speed. He finished 5th in school history with 133 receptions, and led the team in catches, yards, and touchdowns in 2014.  A basketball star who moonlighted as a football player, Wilson is going to need to improve his consistency when he hits the pro level, but shows some flashes of NFL potential.  A popular player around campus- Wilson declared for the 2016 NFL draft as a Junior. Going unselected he was picked up in October of that year, by the Chicago Bears and added to their practice squad.

UPDATE 1/22/2020- De’Runnya Wilson was found slain in his Birmingham Apartment on 1/20/2020. He had most recently played for the Albany Empire in 2018. His death is being treated as a homicide.

NFL

Allen, Jack

sage16_jallenCard: Sage 2016
Acquired: 2016, Box Breaker

Jack Allen is one of the top offensive linemen in a loaded draft at center. The road grader traces his roots back to organized wrestling and displays good hands and mechanics because of it. While not the biggest prospect, Allen clearly can hold his own, and is considered pro ready. Considered a sleeper find the New Orleans Saints signed Jack shortly after the 2016 NFL draft.

NFL

Jarrett, Grady

Card: Sage 2015
Acquired: 2016, Box Breaker

Grady Jarrett played for the Clemson Tigers from 2011-2014. The Tigers have really poised themselves as a pipeline for future defensive line NFL talent over the last 5-10 years. Grady was no exception. Over his college career playing at defensive tackle, Grady finished with 144 total tackles, 28.5 tackles for loss, and 5.5 sacks.

Considered undersized, the Atlanta Falcons selected Grady in the 5th round of the 2015 NFL draft. He was considered a ‘value pick’. Grady started 2 games his rookie season and posted a sack, 13 tackles, and 11 assists playing primarily nose tackle. In 2016, he was shifted to defensive tackle. In 14 starts Grady put up 21 tackles, 27 assists, and 3 sacks.

It’d be during Superbowl  LI that Grady shined. On the big stage he tied a Super Bowl record, sacking quarterback Tom Brady 3 times. If not for the Patriots furious comeback, Jarrett could’ve been the big game’s MVP.  He’d return for a full slate of games and record 34 tackles, 21 assists, and 4 sacks in 2017.