NFL Dream Begins for 2 Former Snellville-Area Stars

Two Snellville-area graduates have a chance to show if they have what it takes to play in the NFL.

One local player signed a rookie free-agent contract and another was invited to training camp, according to a Gwinnett Daily Post story.

South Gwinnett wide receiver Jonathan Krayse (Vanderbilt) signed with Cleveland Browns following the 2014 NFL Draft. Shiloh tight end Ernst Brun (Iowa State) was invited to the Oakland Raiders camp.

They join a list of nine Gwinnett football products who will get a chance in the pros.

Since the draft completed on Saturday, the Snellville pair and three other Gwinnett players were signed to free agent contracts, according to the Gwinnett Daily Post.

Ja’Wuan James of North Gwinnett (Miami Dolphins) and Bradley Roby (Denver Broncos) were selected in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft last Thursday, May 8.

Norcross had two sign: Running back D.J. Adams (Portland State) signed with the San Diego Chargers, linebacker Adrian Hubbard signed with the Green Bay Packers.

Central Gwinnett offensive lineman Kaycee Ike (UAB) signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The Post also reported Buford lineman Dallas Lee (Georgia) was invited to camp by the Atlanta Falcons.