Asaph Schwapp News

Asaph Schwapp's arms have told his story. They have spoken of Evelyn, a loving, determined single mom who died of cancer when he was only nine.

For the past nine months, Asaph Schwapp focused on football. After being cut by the Dallas Cowboys in September 2009, the fullback kept his eyes fixed on the NFL as he worked out and waited for his next opportunity.

As Andre Dixon grabbed one pass after another during the Hartford Colonials tryout camp in Danbury last month, Chris Palmer became a believer.

The Hartford Colonials will add 12 players to their roster in Wednesday night's UFL draft, and expect some familiar names to be called.

Palmer, coach of the fledgling Hartford Colonials, asked an assistant for an opinion on two defensive backs before his entire staff was in the room.