Former South Dakota State Jackrabbit receiver Jadon Janke is now in Green Bay On Wednesday, the Green Bay Packers announced the signing of wide receiver Jadon Janke (pronounced YON-kee, per Packers.com), the former college teammate of current Packers starting tight end Tucker Kraft.
According to Aaron Wilson, the Texans are signing WR Jaxon Janke to their practice squad. Wilson adds Houston is also signing OT Austin Deculus to the active roster off the Saints practice squad and placing OT Zachary Thomas on the non-football illness list.
NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.