ROCHitman Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 By R.B. FALLSTROM, AP Sports WriterMay 1, 2006Denzel Washington's son among non-draftees to sign ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Signing the son of actor Denzel Washington on Monday ensured the St. Louis Rams of making a splash the day after the NFL draft ended. John David Washington, a 5-foot-10, 200-pound running back was among 10 undrafted players signed by the Rams. He played for Division II Morehouse College last year. "This is all a good story," Rams coach Scott Linehan said. "I hope he's a good running back." Washington had a school-record 1,198 yards with a 5.6-yard average and nine touchdowns, and added 10 receptions for 69 yards is senior year. He also ended his career as the school's single-game (242 yards) and career (3,699) leading rusher. Washington led the conference in rushing last season, and was named national player of the week by D2Football.com last season. Linehan said he didn't know about Washington's famous father until after the Rams became interested in him. Coincidentally, Linehan's brother-in-law, actor Jim Caviezel, who portrayed Jesus in The Passion of the Christ, just finished a movie with Denzel Washington that is scheduled to come out in about a year. Linehan joked that Denzel Washington and Caviezel might make a nice little "sideshow" at training camp. "I hate to tell Jim, but I think most of them will be looking for Denzel's autograph," Linehan said. "But they should start with Jesus first." Another unusual addition was Connecticut basketball player Ed Nelson, a 6-8 forward who hasn't played football since his freshman year of high school, as a tight end. Nelson played 29 games as a reserve at UConn after transferring from Georgia Tech, averaging three points and three rebounds. "The rage now is to bring into the league these power forwards (at tight end)," Linehan said. "This one's going to be interesting. "You'd like him to be a blocking tight end that maybe can be a receiver." The Rams also signed kicker Josh Cummings of Pittsburgh, centers Mike Degory of Florida and Donovan Raiola of Wisconsin, tight end Jonathan Williams of New Hampshire, running back Antoine Bagwell of California (Pa.), defensive end Kory Lothe of Eastern Illinois, defensive tackle Tim Sandidge Owner of Kalamazoo Tech Kobras (Nat'l College Fant. Assc. Basketball, Football, and Hockey) 2006-07 NCFAB National Champions2006 NCFAF Midwest Conf. ChampionsRochester Patriots (Major League Hockey - AHL Fantasy League) 2005-06 Neilson Cup ChampsDetroit Black Panthers (Xtreme Hockey League) 2005-06 Yzerman Conference ChampsSheldon Motorsports (TRAC) - #20 Guinness Chevy & #21 UPS Chevy #44 Syracuse University ChevyCommissioner ofMLH (Major League Hockey, an AHL Fantasy League)TRAC (Team Racing Auto Circuit, NASCAR) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Mexico Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 THIS AINT NO BANK ROBBERY! You used to hold meTell me that I was the bestAnything in this world I wantI could possesAll that made me wantWas all that I can getIn order to surviveGotta learn to live with regrets-President Carter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGivens87 Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 THIS AINT NO BANK ROBBERY! KING KONG AIN'T GO :censored: ON ME! A large cheese pizza, just for me.New England's source for soccer newsAnd hey, I made it to ESPN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 I wonder if he will be as good as Huggy Bear's Son. www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 And while were talking about non draftes beign signed what about Geroge Mason star Jai Lewis signing with the giants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Fresno St. Defensive lineman, and 2005 WAC Defensive player of the year, and former South Tahoe Viking, Garrett McIntyre signed with the Hawks about 15 minutes after the draft. Awesome for the city of SLT. On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CS85 Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 THIS AINT NO BANK ROBBERY! KING KONG AIN'T GO :censored: ON ME! Hate put me in prison...love's gonna bust me out! Quote "You are nothing more than a small cancer on this message board. You are not entertaining, you are a complete joke." twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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