THUNDERWOLVES IN THE PROS LEE MEISNER
FULLBACK • ATLANTA FALCONS (NFL)
• Signed to Free Agent Contract in 2012 (will take part in Falcons’ 2012 training camp) • First CSU-Pueblo player to get training camp invite since Herman Heard (1989, KC) • All-American Linebacker at CSU-Pueblo (2011) • Academic All-American (2011) • 2011 RMAC Defensive Player of the Year • 2011 Regional Defensive Player of the Year
CHASE VAUGHN
LINEBACKER • CALGARY STAMPEDERS (CFL)
• Signed to Free Agent Contract in 2012 • First CSU-Pueblo alum to play in the CFL since Herman Heard (1991) • All-American Defensive End at CSU-Pueblo (2008) • Two-time first-team All-RMAC selection
Former NFL Players NFL STRIKE PLAYERS 1973-78: Frank Grant CSU-Pueblo Receiver (1968-71) • Drafted by Washington Redskins in 1972 (13th round). Played with Washington from 1973-78 and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1978. Earned Second-Team All-NFC honors from the UPI in 1976.
1984-89: Herman Heard CSU-Pueblo Running Back (1982-83) • Drafted by Kansas City Chiefs in 1984 (3rd round). Played with Kansas City from 1984-89. Started 49 games over six seasons, playing in one playoff game (1986). Played with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL in 1991
In 1987, the National Football League’s players’ strike created opportunities for over 500 pro hopefuls. Three CSU-Pueblo alums played during the strike N.Y. Giants: Dan DeRose (@ CSUP 1981-83) – Giants’ Defensive Captain N.Y. Giants: Joe Taibi (@ CSUP 1982-84) Kansas City: John Trahan (@ CSUP 1981-84)
NON-NFL PRO-PLAYERS 1983: 1991-93:
Mark DeRose (@CSUP 1981-82) (USFL – Denver Gold) Craig Ward (@CSUP 1979-82) (USFL – Michigan Panthers) Myron Jefferson (@CSUP 1984)
NFL CAMP INVITEES
The following players were invited to an NFL/pro training camp. This list may be incomplete. Updates are recommended and encouraged. 1966 1966 1970 1974 1975 1976 1978 1979 1981 1983 1984 2010
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Dan Cholas (Denver) Marty Collins (Saskatchewan – CFL) Jim Cain (N.Y. Jets) Mike Reppa (Kansas City) Glen Printers (Dallas) Alan Webster (Kansas City) Del Bishop (Seattle) Mitch Johnson (Denver) Mick McCall (Detroit) Scott Gallas (Houston Oilers) Bill Gower (Philadelphia) Dan DeRose (Denver) Rich Perea (Denver) Jeff England (Dallas; Drafted by USFL) Jeff Patterson (Denver) John Wristen (Denver) Augustine Agyei (Cincinnati - Mini-camp)