Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Marcus Reed of Fayetteville State Signs with Green Bay Packers

FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina -- Fayetteville State University former offensive lineman Marcus Reed (Houston, TX) is one of the 16 undrafted free agent signings by the Green Bay Packers for the 2015 season. Reed reached an agreement with the Packers of the National Football League (NFL) on Saturday, May 2nd following the conclusion of the 2015 NFL Draft.

Reed was an essential piece of the Fayetteville State offensive success on the gridiron during the 2014 season; starting all 10 games and contributing at both tackle and guard positions. The Broncos' offense finished the season ranked sixth in the CIAA for passing yards and seventh in rushing yards, with Reed paving the way. He provided protection for a running back to total more than 700 yards rushing and two quarterbacks to throw for more than 500 yards. Reed was selected to the All-CIAA Second Team as recognition for his contributions.

The Packers added three offensive linemen as undrafted free agents including Matt Rotheram from the University of Pittsburgh and Fabbians Ebbele from the University of Arizona; in addition to Reed.

Here is a complete list of the 2015 Green Bay Packers Undrafted Free Agent Signings:

OL Marcus Reed, Fayetteville State OL Matt Rotheram, Pittsburgh OT Fabbians Ebbele, Arizona CB Bernard Blake, Colorado State TE Mitchell Henry, Western Kentucky OLB Tavarus Dantzler, Bethune-Cookman DT Lavon Hooks, Mississippi RB Malcolm Agnew, Southern Illinois RB John Crockett, North Dakota State RB Alonzo Harris, Louisiana - Lafayette RB Raymond Maples - Army WR Javess Blue - Kentucky WR Jimmie Hunt - Missouri WR Ricky Collins, Texas A&M - Commerce WR Adrian Coxson, Stony Brook WR Larry Pinkard, Old Dominion.

COURTESY FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY SPORTS INFORMATION

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