O'Bryant Career Highlights
Helmick Career Highlights
Two former Lindenwood football players have signed undrafted free agent deals with NFL teams. Dendodus O'Bryant signed with the Indianapolis Colts and
Andrew Helmick signed with the St. Louis Rams.
After a record-breaking career in a Lindenwood football uniform, O'Bryant signed an undrafted free agent deal with the Colts to compete for a roster spot with a team that made the playoffs last season. O'Bryant went undrafted but signed as a free-agent shortly after the draft concluded.
O'Bryant finished his Lindenwood career as the school's all-time leader in rushing yards and touchdowns scored. He scored 62 career touchdowns with 38 rushing, 15 receiving, and nine special teams touchdowns (eight kickoff return touchdowns). He averaged 7.2 yards per rush, 17.4 yards per reception, and 31.3 yards per kickoff return. He finished his career with 3,237 rushing yards, 1,512 receiving yards, and 6,126 all-purpose yards. O'Bryant was a two-time NAIA All-American, three-time all-conference, and two-time conference MVP.
O'Bryant is the second Lion that will see time in a Colts uniform. DeDe Dorsey won a Super Bowl with the Colts in 2006.
Also, making it to the next level is Helmick, Lindenwood's all-time receiving yards and receiver touchdown record holder. Helmick did not sign right away after the draft but attended rookie camp with the Atlanta Falcons and Cleveland Browns. He then had a workout with the Rams and signed a free agent contract on May 15.
Helmick leaves Lindenwood with school records of 153 receptions for 2,828 yards, and 32 receiving touchdowns. He had 12 100-yard receiving games and four 200-yard receiving games. The Kansas City, Mo. native was a two-time all-conference selection.