Indiana University Athletics
Rahrig, Richardson, Wynn Sign NFL Contracts
5/4/2015 3:47:00 PM | Football
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Indiana center Collin Rahrig (Pittsburgh), defensive lineman Bobby Richardson(Orleans) and wide receiver Shane Wynn (Atlanta) signed undrafted free agent contracts following the 2015 NFL Draft. They join fellow 2014 captain Tevin Coleman, who was selected in the third round by Atlanta, in the professional ranks.
Rahrig graduated in December with a bachelor of science in exercise science. He started 36 times and appeared in 40 games during his career (2011-14) with 19 starts at center, 12 at left guard and five at right guard.
In 2014, Rahrig was an honorable mention All-Big Ten selection and a nominee for the Rimington Trophy and the Burlsworth Trophy. He started all 12 games, the first six at center and the final six at left guard. The South Bend, Ind., native allowed just two sacks in a team-high 808 snaps and finished second among the linemen with 56 knockdowns.
Richardson started 27 times and appeared in 45 games during his career. He made 129 tackles, 68 solo, with 11 sacks (74 yards), 22 tackles for loss (99 yards), three blocked kicks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, six pass breakups and two quarterback hurries.
The Tampa, Fla., native led all IU defensive linemen with 35 tackles, 24 solo, 5.5 sacks (39 yards) and 9.5 tackles for loss (48 yards) last year.
Wynn finished his career tied for second in receptions (189), third in kick return yardage (1,854), tied for third in receiving touchdowns (20), fourth in all-purpose yardage (4,429), seventh in receiving yardage (2,198) and tied for eighth in total touchdowns (25) on the Indiana career lists. He started the final 36 games of his career and appeared in all 48.
The Cleveland, Ohio, native is the only Hoosier in school history with a receiving, rushing (three), kick return (one) and punt return TD in his career. Wynn became the 18th IU player to reach 100 catches and 1,000 yards.
