Complete List of Current 'Last Chance U' NFL Players
By Adam Weinrib
You've loved watching them pull themselves up from the depths on "Last Chance U," so we're here with some welcome news: there are several alums of that scrappy show currently in the league!
Most prominently, one of the newest Raiders is outspoken joke cracker Ronald Ollie.
Ronald Ollie, Oakland Raiders
After transferring out of East Mississippi State, Ollie landed at Nicholls State, racking up 38 solo tackles, 20 for loss, and seven sacks in two seasons.
And yes, the joyful Ollie will be back on television this summer in just a few weeks. "Hard Knocks" time!
Dakota Allen, Los Angeles Rams
Season Two's Dakota Allen struggled through a term at Texas Tech prior to cameoing in the show, and ultimately returned to Tech once the cameras were off. He underwent likely the biggest glow up in the show; Allen became a seventh-round draft pick in 2019, nabbing the 251st overall pick (so close to Mr. Irrelevant!).
Allen's now the proud owner of a four-year $2,594,288 deal. Not bad at all.
John Franklin III, Chicago Bears
Everyone's favorite aggravating QB overstuffed with bravado is now...a defensive back with the Bears! While he attempts the transition, he's working off a reserve/future contract, signed on Jan. 9.
Though he likely still fancies himself Auburn's rightful heir at QB, he's likely more of a weapon in these circumstances.
C. J. Reavis, Jacksonville Jaguars
Reavis is the fourth and final "Last Chance U" alum to make the league, thus far. He played two solid years at Marshall after his time on the show, made the NFL as a UDFA last summer, and played in four games, totaling a single tackle.
Best of luck to the hard-hitting DB and his three other alums trying to break through in 2019!