AFC North Preview

Sunday was a tough day to be a ProUte in the AFC North; only two out of five moved on to the next round of cuts. Paul Kruger is assumed to be safe in Cleveland with his new contract, but he won't have his brother Dave in the huddle with him. It was the opposite case in Pittsburgh, as LB Stevenson Sylvester was released (after reportedly having a strong camp) while undrafted free agent Reggie Dunn moved on (thanks to a 43 yard kickoff return in week three). Dunn is the last UFA from Utah with a shot at making a team in the division, as Moe Lee was also waived by Baltimore.

Of the record six players drafted in 2010, only second round picks Koa Misi and Zane Beadles remain with the teams that picked them. David Reed and R.J. Stanford have since changed teams; Robert Johnson and Stevenson Sylvester will have to follow suit.

Playing like a Star

It may only be the preseason, but Star Lotulelei played like a star last night. He had 4 tackles and a sack, and he did it against Baltimore's starters. Two tackles went for losses against Ray Rice, and the sack of Joe Flacco came on a third down from Carolina's nine yard line, forcing the Ravens to settle for a field goal. Carolina's defense and special teams scored all four of the Panthers' TDs in a 34-27 defeat of the reigning Super Bowl champs.

With the trade of David Reed, none of the ProUtes from the championship squad remain in Baltimore. Only Moe Lee remains on the roster, but he didn't have anything remotely like Star's impact on the outcome.

Two Weeks In

It's the second week of the NFL preseason, time to take a look at how the undrafted free agents are faring in their respective training camps. Dave Kruger (Browns) has one tackle, which is one more than his drafted brother Joe (Eagles) has to the Kruger name. First round pick Star Lotulelei hasn't recorded any tackles either, although he did knock down Nick Foles, the former University of Arizona quarterback. David Rolf (Chargers) doesn't have any stats as San Diego's offense has struggled early under new coach Mike McCoy. Sam Brenner (Dolphins) and Tevita Stevens (Redskins) aren't likely to record stats as rookies on the offensive line. Stevens and Reggie Dunn (Steelers) will be on opposite sidelines in their second preseason game Monday night. In week one Dunn had one reception for 10 yards and two punt returns for 22 yards (with a long of 19). Moe Lee (Ravens) had a nice outing in week one, with two tackles, a PDef, and an INT from Tampa Bay's third string QB. He followed that up with no stats against the Falcons in week two. Atlanta cut Sean Sellwood; DeVonte Christopher, Ryan Lacy, and Reggie Topps didn't make it to the preseason.

Chip Off The New Block

Joe (#99) and Dave (#44) Kruger

Joe Kruger was a 7th round selection of the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday. Utah hasn't played Oregon yet in the new PAC-12, but new Eagles head coach Chip Kelly must have seen enough of Kruger to give him a shot. Kruger was selected #212 overall, almost exactly where WalterFootball predicted. Joe left Utah before exhausting his eligibility so he would have an opportunity to join his brothers Paul and Dave at the next level.

Dave is joining Paul in Cleveland's camp after signing as an undrafted free agent. Other players receiving tryouts include: Reggie Dunn (Pittsburgh), Ryan Lacy (New Orleans), David Rolf (San Diego), Tevita Stevens and DeVonte Christopher (Washington), Sam Brenner (Miami), Sean Sellwood (Atlanta), Moe Lee (Baltimore), and Reggie Topps (Arizona).