Determined to excel
Former Portland State linebacker Jordan Senn intends to make the most of his one shot at the NFL with the Colts
By: Kody D. Porter
Issue date: 5/2/08 Section: Sports
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Senn, who signed a free-agent contract with the Colts following the NFL Draft this past weekend, left Thursday afternoon to participate in rookie camp with the hopes of adding his own highlight reel to the video for future prospects to watch.
"They have a lot of guys who are late round or undrafted and are still on the team," Senn said Thursday morning before departing for Indiana. "They sent me a video of the guys who are contributing, so that's huge to see that it can be done."
After amassing 320 career tackles, second all-time in Portland State history, Senn intends to rack up more stops when he steps onto the field donning an NFL practice jersey for the first time over the weekend.
Senn will join 13 other Colts free-agent hopefuls in their pursuit of making an NFL roster, though the former Vikings star is the only linebacker among the group of undrafted players.
"It doesn't really seem real yet-is it really happening? Once I go there and put that helmet on and step on their field, then it will become real," Senn said.
The rookie camp is an opportunity for the young, inexperienced players to acclimate to the coaching staff and the terminology before reconvening in two weeks to hit the field with the veterans for mini camp.
From starting at Beaverton High School to becoming an all-conference player in the Big Sky, Senn has awaited this moment, claiming, "This is just another step to a dream I've had my whole life."
Senn spoke with six other NFL teams but opted to sign with the Colts based on the coaching staff and their team-first mentality. He also cited the defensive philosophy Indianapolis employs as an important factor in his decision.
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