Sunday, March 16, 2014

Former UConn DL makes pro debut

Former UConn defensive end Teddy Jennings became the eighth senior from UConn's 2012 team to play professionally.

Jennings made his debut with the Arena Football League's Philadelphia Soul in a 62-55 overtime loss to Arizona on Saturday night.

Jennings had three tackles and the game's only sack.

Jennings is one of two former UConn players in the Arena Football League as linebacker Jerome Williams is a rookie with San Jose, which happens to be Philadelphia's next opponent as the teams will play on Mar. 23 at 8 p.m. in a game available on ESPN3. San Jose opens the season on Monday with a 10 p.m. game at Portland.

Here's a look at seniors from the 2012 teams playing professionally

NFL
Dwayne Gratz, DB Jacksonville: Had 32 tackles and two interceptions in 10 games
Ryan Griffin, TE Houston: Had 19 catches for 244 yards in 15 games
Sio Moore, LB Oakland: Had 50 tackles and 4.5 sacks in 15 games
Nick Williams, WR Washington: Had 203 all-purpose yards in five games
Trevardo Williams, LB Houston: Spent 2013 season on injured reserve but did have 3.5 sacks in four preseason games
Blidi Wreh-Wilson, DB Tennessee: Had 13 tackles and a forced fumble in 13 games

CFL
John Delahunt, FB Hamilton: Had nine catches for 104 yards and two touchdowns for Grey Cup finalists. Now member of Ottawa's expansion franchise.

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