What’s Next for Rookies and Personnel Departments Now That the Draft Is Over?

May 14, 2014   ·   Greg Gabriel   ·   Jump to comments

The NFL draft is over, but that doesn't mean the work is finished for NFL personnel departments. The draft being moved back two weeks changes the usual schedule. The first order of business will be rookie mini camps, followed by rookies joining their teams' offseason programs.
 
Rookie Mini Camps
Through last year, rookie mini camps had to take place within two weeks of the draft. That will change this year, as the majority of the rookie camps will be this weekend. Why? The draft has always been the last weekend in April, with a rookie mini camp usually slated for the following weekend.  The rookies would come in and get a quick orientation, followed by two to three days of practice.
Those attending rookie mini camp are recent draft choices, signed undrafted rookie free agents and players invited to camp on a tryout basis. There might be as many as 20-25 players invited to try out, but very few get signed. It would be unusual to see more than two or three ...

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