University of Richmond Athletics
Three Former Spiders Make NFL 53-Man Rosters
09/03/2018 | Football
RICHMOND, Va. – Three former University of Richmond football student-athletes made official 53-man rosters of NFL teams this weekend as Kyle Lauletta and Kerry Wynn made the New York Giants roster, while Alex Light made the Green Bay Packers squad.
Lauletta, the Spiders' starting quarterback the last three years, was drafted by the Giants in the fourth round of the NFL Draft this spring. He is one of three quarterbacks on the 53-man roster and looks poised to be the backup to future Hall of Fame quarterback Eli Manning. Lauletta finished his Richmond career as the all-time leading passer and just the fourth quarterback in CAA history to reach the 10,000-yard career mark, finishing with 10,422 yards. He set the Richmond single-season record for total offense with 3,827 yards and was named the CAA Offensive Player of the Year.
Wynn is in his fifth year with the New York Giants in 2018. He has been listed as a backup on the defensive line and has been one of the top special teams performers for the Giants in his career. Wynn finished his career in Richmond in 2014 as a Third Team All-Colonial Athletic Association selection. In his senior season, he led all defensive linemen in tackles per game, totaling 56 stops, 5.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks on the year.
Light earned his spot on the Packers' 53-man roster after signing with the club as an undrafted free agent. He made his way on with a strong preseason camp on the Packers' offensive line. Light was a key member of last season's offensive success, protecting Lauletta on the line. He was a Third Team All-America selection as a senior and finished his career making 38 consecutive starts and played two positions for Richmond this year.
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Lauletta, the Spiders' starting quarterback the last three years, was drafted by the Giants in the fourth round of the NFL Draft this spring. He is one of three quarterbacks on the 53-man roster and looks poised to be the backup to future Hall of Fame quarterback Eli Manning. Lauletta finished his Richmond career as the all-time leading passer and just the fourth quarterback in CAA history to reach the 10,000-yard career mark, finishing with 10,422 yards. He set the Richmond single-season record for total offense with 3,827 yards and was named the CAA Offensive Player of the Year.
Wynn is in his fifth year with the New York Giants in 2018. He has been listed as a backup on the defensive line and has been one of the top special teams performers for the Giants in his career. Wynn finished his career in Richmond in 2014 as a Third Team All-Colonial Athletic Association selection. In his senior season, he led all defensive linemen in tackles per game, totaling 56 stops, 5.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks on the year.
Light earned his spot on the Packers' 53-man roster after signing with the club as an undrafted free agent. He made his way on with a strong preseason camp on the Packers' offensive line. Light was a key member of last season's offensive success, protecting Lauletta on the line. He was a Third Team All-America selection as a senior and finished his career making 38 consecutive starts and played two positions for Richmond this year.
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