The University of Wyoming will be well represented in the NFL again this year. Eight former Pokes made regular-season rosters and five more Wyoming alums may join them soon.
If Frank Crum's name sounds familiar, it should. Next fall, the 6'7", 250 lb. lineman from Laramie will follow in the footsteps of his father and grandfather as the first third-generation player in Wyoming history.
Tanner Gentry's play with the Chicago Bears is remiscent of another undrafted wide reciever from the University of Wyoming. Malcom Floyd retired last year after playing ten season for the San Diego Chargers.
Tom Brady may have found another target. Last night, former Wyoming tight end Jacob Hollister, who was signed as an undrafted free agent, tallied 7 receptions for 116 yards for the New England Patriots in their preseason opener against Jacksonville...
Tanner Gentry made some amazing catches during his career at the University of Wyoming, so it's probably no surprise to Pokes fans that he's doing the same thing at Chicago Bears training camp.
Gentry went un-drafted and signed a free agent deal to try out with the Bears...