Intriguing rookie joins Ravens
The Ravens signed undrafted rookie center Robby Felix, who suffered a stroke just six months ago.
Felix had started 46 straight games for UTEP before a stroke on Nov. 16 cut short his college career. He spent the next couple of months trying to make a comeback and participated in the NFL combine in February.
But Felix didn’t get drafted last month. He now joins the Ravens, becoming only the third rookie offensive lineman (first-round pick Michael Oher and undrafted center Greg Ryan) on the team.
Comments
Considering his college career, it is not much of a gamble, with a large upside
Posted by: Dennis P Madden | May 27, 2009 7:11 AM
I think the Raven's front office is making some good moves
Posted by: sjack | May 27, 2009 9:34 AM
Let me get this straight. They wouldn't even work my homeboy out...who was a beast and is from Baltimore and did his thing in college. But they're signing a kid who had a stroke in his early 20's.???? He won't make the team more than likely...but I hope he makes it out of training camp healthy
Posted by: The Guru | May 27, 2009 12:43 PM
This would be even better story if this kid makes the team. Coming back from a stroke is no easy task but I'd pull for this kid. Good Luck Robby!
Posted by: Dave | May 27, 2009 12:59 PM
What sort of player was he at UTEP?
Posted by: Aaron Quinn | May 27, 2009 1:11 PM
Often when guys are given second chances they are motivated to do well. Best wishes Rob.
Posted by: Clayton | May 27, 2009 2:13 PM
Can you give us a little background on Robby Felix? If I remember correctly, he was a premier C/OL, until he had his stroke. So if he's fully recovered, then this could be a real good pick-up by the Ravens.
Posted by: BC | May 27, 2009 2:34 PM
According to Pro Football Weekly, Felix (6'3", 302) is married with a daughter. He took over at center in 05 and had a 46 consecutive game streak until his "mild" stroke. he was diagnosed with abnormally thick blood due to a vitamin C deficiency, which is managed with thinners and aspirin. He's a Raven-type player; he's tough, battles hard, and has a nasty streak. On the other hand, he's not very athletic and can get bull-rushed, but he comes to play.
Posted by: Friggenwacko | May 27, 2009 9:04 PM