Former IUFB CB Rashard Fant Signs UDFA Deal with the Chicago Bears

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Former IUFB CB Rashard Fant Signs UDFA Deal with the Chicago Bears

Written By Evan McShane (@very_reasonable)

Rashard Fant, Cornerback, Chicago Bears, UDFA

The Chicago Bears are getting a brilliant young cornerback in Rashard Fant. Fant fully embodied what it means to be a Hoosier during his college football career in Bloomington. He always carried himself with the utmost professionalism on the field and in the classroom. The multi-sport athlete from Our Lady of Mercy High School just south of Atlanta was one of the best football players in the state of Georgia. Now, Rashard Fant will get to make his mark on the NFL.

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Hoosiers at the Next Level: Dan Feeney, OL, Los Angeles Chargers

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Hoosiers at the Next Level: Dan Feeney, OL, Los Angeles Chargers

Written By Evan McShane (@veryreasonable)

Dan Feeney | Los Angeles Chargers | G

When the Hoosiers inked offensive lineman Dan Feeney as a member of their 2012 recruiting class, they knew they had a special player. Feeney would finish his Indiana football career a step above special. Feeney attended Carl Sandburg High School, and was ranked the 82nd best offensive tackle in the country by 247 Sports. The Chicagoland native was a rock in college, starting in 46 games during his tenure at IU. Feeney anchored an Indiana offensive line that paved the way for some of the most prolific offenses in school history. He played a vital role in the success of Tevin Coleman, Jordan Howard, Nate Sudfeld, and more. Feeney allowed just two sacks in 3,355 snaps throughout his entire career in Bloomington. A remarkable statistic, and a testament to his dedication to consistency.

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Hoosiers at the Next Level: Jordan Howard, RB, Chicago Bears

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Hoosiers at the Next Level: Jordan Howard, RB, Chicago Bears

Written By Evan McShane (@veryreasonable)

Jordan Howard | Chicago Bears | RB

Jordan Howard’s only college offer out of high school was from the University of Alabama-Birmingham (UAB). The two-star recruit who went unnoticed had back-to-back outstanding seasons at UAB before the school suddenly shut down football operations. Forced to transfer, Howard found a home in Bloomington. Former running backs coach Deland McCullough, now with the Kansas City Chiefs, enticed Howard to continue his collegiate career at IU. The timing was perfect because McCullough needed a runner capable of replacing Tevin Coleman. Howard proved he was more than capable of filling the void shortly after he arrived on campus.

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Hoosiers at the Next Level: Cody Latimer, WR, Denver Broncos

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Hoosiers at the Next Level: Cody Latimer, WR, Denver Broncos

Written By Evan McShane (@veryreasonable)

Cody Latimer | Denver Broncos | WR

Former Hoosier wide receiver Cody Latimer, now in his fourth year with the Denver Broncos, had the best year of his NFL career. As an IU standout, Latimer hauled in 135 receptions for over 2,000 total yards during his three-year collegiate career. He snagged 17 receiving touchdowns and averaged an electric 15.1 yards per catch. Latimer was named to the All-Big Ten Second Team as a sophomore and as a junior. Listed at 6-foot-3, 215lbs, Latimer has always been known for his elite athleticism. He caught people’s attention when he balled out during an IU football dunk contest. Latimer chose to forgo his senior season at Indiana, and declared for the NFL draft, where he was selected in the second round (56th overall).

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How Former Hoosiers Fared in the 2017 NFL Regular Season

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How Former Hoosiers Fared in the 2017 NFL Regular Season

Written By Evan McShane (@veryreasonable)

With the NFL Playoffs set to kickoff Saturday afternoon (there are four Hoosiers on playoff rosters), we decided to look back at how Indiana Football alumni fared this season with their respective teams.

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How Former Hoosiers Fared in the NFL in 2016

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How Former Hoosiers Fared in the NFL in 2016

Written By Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

With the historic comeback win by the Patriots on Sunday night in Super Bowl LI the 2016 NFL Season is over. The Hoosiers had nine players on an NFL active roster this past season. The Hoosiers had nine players see time in the league. Here is how each of them performed in 2016. 

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Rahrig, Richardson, and Wynn picked up by NFL teams

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Rahrig, Richardson, and Wynn picked up by NFL teams

Written By: Nick Holmes (@HoosierHolmes)

While Tevin Coleman was the lone Hoosier to get drafted this past weekend, he is far from the only Indiana player to get a shot to play on Sundays. Just hours after the draft was completed three Hoosiers were snatched up as priority free agents on Saturday night. The talented speedster Shane Wynn will be joining Coleman down in Atlanta and looks like he will be competing for time as a kick returner and slot receiver. Former walk-on Collin Rahrig will be headed to Pittsburgh to continue his underdog story. And Florida native Bobby Richardson is headed back south, now to Louisiana where he will be joining the Saints.

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