As far as seventh round picks go, there was a general feeling of excitement following Rob Blanchflower’s selection in 2014. A well-rounded tight end stuck on an atrocious team and marred by injury. He was brought onto a, of course, more talented team but couldn’t leave the injuries in college. An ankle sprain kept him in a boot for part of camp and effectively squashed any chances of making the 53 man roster.
Spending a season on the ten man practice squad isn’t a bad consolation prize. The opportunity to make the mental jump from barely-Division One, get fully healthy, and take advantage of a weight room that only the NFL – or some big-time colleges masquerading as one – can provide.