Pair of Redbirds land undrafted NFL chances

Posted on May 1, 2016

Tre Roberson will be trying to make the team in San Diego. (Photo courtesy goredbirds.com)

By Adam Studzinski

NORMAL – No Illinois State football players had their names called during the NFL Draft, but a couple have been given a chance as undrafted free agents.

David Perkins, who had been working out as a defensive end/outside linebacker, is headed west for a chance with the Seattle Seahawks.

Former quarterback Tre Roberson will be catching a plane out west as well, as he has been offered a shot with the San Diego Chargers. Roberson had been working out as a wide receiver/defensive back.

Both were major contributors on last season’s Redbird football team, which tied for the Missouri Valley Football Conference Championship for the second year in a row.

Adam Studzinski can be reached at [email protected].

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