Three Bobcats get chances with NFL teams

Three Ohio Bobcats earned chances to claw their way into NFL roster spots within just 24 hours of the draft coming to an end.

To kick things off for the ‘Cats, offensive linemanMike McQueensigned as an undrafted free agent with the San Diego Chargers just minutes following the draft.

Blessed to sign as a FA minutes after the draft was over! Can't wait to get to work in San Diego with@Chargerspic.twitter.com/jBwz9rZjBh

—Mike McQueen(@imMikeMcQueen)May 1, 2016

周日带营邀请两个俄亥俄州研究生uates inIan WellsandLucas Powell.

Wells signed on with the Detroit Lions to compete for a spot on the mediocre defensive backfield whose biggest name is Quandre Diggs. With his physicality to play bump and run coverage and five years in college of development, don’t be surprised to see Wells land himself on the 53 man roster in need of a cover corner come August.

Congratulations toIan Wells(@eedub41_era) for signing with the#Detroit@Lions#BleedGreed#BobcatNationpic.twitter.com/QDcxHfC5xk

— OhioFootball (@OhioFootball)May 1, 2016

Powell became the sixth Ohio offensive lineman to reach the NFL since 2013 when he was added to the camp roster of the Cincinnati Bengals. Although a center at Ohio, Powell likely will be a guard in the NFL.

Congratulations toLucas Powell(@Lucas_powell54) for earning invite to minicamp with the@Bengals#BleedGreedpic.twitter.com/UrTOStnGJN

— OhioFootball (@OhioFootball)May 1, 2016

Still looking for a contract is Ohio linebackerJovon Johnsonwho had 40 total tackles, 1.5 sacks and a forced fumble in 10 games during his last season in Athens. Johnson is undersized for a linebacker in the NFL but showed his athleticism and hands with three interceptions, which could strengthen his case as a potential nickel corner and special teams asset.

Jovon Johnsonworking on the cone drill at pro daypic.twitter.com/2hRMBd5r7P

— OhioFootball (@OhioFootball)March 23, 2016