Undrafted rookie free agents
Following the conclusion of the 2006 NFL Draft, the Chargers got busy filling in their rosters with 15 players not picked during the two-day event. Below the list of former college players that were signed following the draft.
Sean Coffey WR Missouri
Brett Elliott QB Linfield
Cletis Gordon CB Jackson St.
Gregory Steve CB Syracuse
Tyronne Gross RB Eastern Oregon
Patrick Massey DE Michigan
Brandon McKinney DT Michigan St.
Nick Mihlhauser C Washington St.
Anthony Mims CB West Virginia
Jason Murphy G Virginia Tech
Robert Ortiz WR San Diego St.
Mark Simmons WR Kansas
Alvin Smith DT Oregon St.
Bryson Sumlin RB Fresno St.
Shawn Willis FB Oklahoma St.
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Very happy to see some Defensive Tackles added to the mix...good job team!
Zepeda (May 1, 2006 4:38 PM)
Definitely looks like management is taking the lacking secondary seriously--3 CBs. Still no Safeties???
BombaCharger (May 1, 2006 10:20 PM)
Shawn Willis was a good add at FB. This guy is one of the strongest players coming out of college. He can definately clear a path for a RB.
Charger4life (May 2, 2006 9:34 AM)
Great to see that someone finally picked up Brett Elliott. Who's he you say? Well he has been the best player the past couple years in Division III after losing starting job to Alex Smith after breaking his hand. At Linfield, he set the all college record for TD passes in one season (61). In two seasons he his stats are: 110 TD, 20 INT, 833 ATT, 567 COMP, 8,614 YDS, 68.1% pass completion, 193.7 pass efficiency. A pure passer that should adapt well in a year or less. More info can be found at:
http://www.voteforheisman.com/brett_elliott.php
Bill Brenden (May 2, 2006 11:14 PM)
This is great! I live in Watertown NY I'm a hude Chargers fan and met Steve Gregory at the SU spring game. He is not only a great player but a great guy. Hits like a ton of bricks and has heart as big as all outside!! great pickup by the chargers this guy will be great on and off the field.Good luck Steve
WatertownCharger (May 4, 2006 8:26 AM)
brett elliot is a stud.
i watched him play at linfield and he never threw passes that make you say "why?". Every pass was thoughtful and precise. he is a steal i was hoping he was going to stay in the northwest in seattle but san diego was quick to snacth him up
shane (May 4, 2006 7:46 PM)
I coached Robert Ortiz in little leage baseball and he was a good athlete then and he is about to be better.I'm a season ticket holder and I won't miss a game. Congrats Robert. I'm proud of you.
Raymond (May 5, 2006 4:41 PM)
Elliott, Mihlhauser, Massey, and Willis look like good Practice Squad candidates. Please update the team roster to include the UDFAs so we can review their profiles.
' 61 DIEHARD (May 5, 2006 8:25 PM)
'61 DIEHARD - Hopefully, we will have the basic information early next week. All the UFA's fly in next week and they will be weighed in and all the information will be official recorded. Normally we never write a complete profile on UFA's because of the transient nature of players that are trying out for the team.
Joel Price (May 6, 2006 1:14 PM)
Good Job Chargers on the 2006 Free Agent Class. Hopefully there is a couple or More players that can Shine and make the Chargers roster.. Really great To See Robert Ortize Former Aztect Stand out Come To Camp . all The Best Robert Ortize
JD Jim Davis (May 7, 2006 3:24 PM)
just wanted to shout out Anthony Mims although i have never met him were, apearntly were family. i got a chance to see him play in person despite his size he held down his side of the field against some of the best college athletes in the ncaa (u.georgia sugar bowl). his footwork and closing speed is ridiculous. so look out for him in the near future charger fans he will be a tremendous attribute for the bolts in the near future. ohhh 1 more thing be4 i got. GO PATS!!
J.R. (May 18, 2006 7:06 PM)
i saw stephen greogory play in h.s and college he will be a great fit he can do it all, wide out, corner back & return punts. the 4.3 speed will come in handy plus he's a great kid.
anthony roberts (May 23, 2006 9:50 AM)
Cletis Gordon a great free agent pick up.Talent enough to be drafted but didnt. Led the SWAC in interceptions. Makes great moves on the ball iwth wideout hand and has the speed to go with it. Has the potential to become one of the NFL's shut down corners.Diamond in the Ruff
Jeremy Williams (June 1, 2006 10:24 PM)
Anthony Mims is a phenominal athlete I was very fortunate to keep up with his college career at wv, he will be a great player to a lot of ppl who have slept on him. He has great technique and he will be very explosive once given the chance to perform.
henry (June 6, 2006 10:06 PM)
Im happy Yall organization took a chance on cletis gordon he was the face of the swac football conference other than bruce eugene from grambling give him a chance he will surprise u coach he is a steal u will see he is fast and he can catch and cover and play special teams three way player
Earl Richardson Jr. (June 17, 2006 2:34 PM)
It's great to see Anthony "Conan" Mims in there. He's an outstanding athlete and has the highest work ethic I know of. He will undoubtedly be a significant addition to the Chargers' roster. His precision and speed are second to none and I firmly believe he is one of the most underrated college players. The Chargers did well securing him as a free agent, and I look forward to seeing Anthony Mims on the roster this upcoming season. Go Chargers! Go Conan!
BBrown (June 27, 2006 3:12 PM)