All articles tagged with #undrafted free agents
The article details the 57 undrafted free agents who made NFL rosters in 2025, highlighting their college backgrounds, team contributions, and potential roles, with some players poised for significant impact despite being undrafted.
Various sports analysts predict which Chicago Bears player will be the focus of HBO's Hard Knocks as the likable longshot, with names like Keith Randolph Jr., Ja’Tyre Carter, Theo Benedet, Ian Wheeler, Austin Reed, Tyson Bagent, John Jackson, and Peter LeBanc being mentioned. Each player has a unique story and potential to make the team, adding drama and intrigue to the series.
NBA executives believe the 2024 draft class is "watered down" due to NIL deals, which are encouraging players to stay in college rather than enter the draft, particularly affecting the market for two-way contracts and undrafted free agents.
The Los Angeles Chargers surprised by keeping two undrafted free agents, running back Elijah Dotson and safety AJ Finley, on their 53-man roster after making cuts to reach the NFL-mandated limit. Dotson impressed with touchdown runs in the preseason, while Finley showcased his intelligence and versatility. The Chargers will also assemble their practice squad, which can include up to 17 players, including international pathway participant CJ Okoye.
The Cleveland Browns have made roster moves by signing LB Cam Bright, TE Miller Forristall, and WR Jalen Wayne to their 90-man roster, while waiving WR Daylen Baldwin, P Joseph Charlton, CB Thomas Graham Jr., RB Nate McCrary, and T Hunter Thedford. Bright is an undrafted rookie free agent from the University of Washington, Forristall is a third-year player from the University of Alabama, and Wayne is an undrafted rookie free agent from the University of South Alabama.
D1Baseball provides a tracker of undrafted free agent signings in Major League Baseball for the 2023 season. Teams can sign players to these deals for $150,000 or less, without it counting against their signing bonus pool. The article lists the signings for various teams, including players like Ryan Bourassa, Jack Maruskin, Kenten Egbert, Carson Jacobs, and Connery Peters.
The 2023 MLB Draft has concluded, but all 30 teams are expected to sign players to nondrafted free agent deals in the coming days and weeks. The maximum amount a player can sign an NDFA deal for without counting against a team's bonus pool has increased to $150,000. The article provides a list of players who have agreed to deals with each team.
No players were selected in the NFL's supplemental draft, which featured two eligible players: Malachi Wideman and Milton Wright. This was the first supplemental draft in three years, and the last time a player was selected was in 2019. Any team that made a pick in this draft would have had to give up a corresponding pick in the 2024 draft. Wideman, a Tennessee transfer, had 12 touchdowns in 2021 but caught only three passes last season, while Wright missed the 2022 season due to academic ineligibility. Both players can now sign with any team as undrafted free agents.
The San Antonio Spurs signed two undrafted free agents, Sir’Jabari Rice and Charles Bediako, after the NBA draft. Rice, a guard from the University of Texas, signed a two-way contract and will fill one of San Antonio’s three two-way slots. Bediako, a center from the University of Alabama, signed on as a training camp invite. Rice is an effective off-ball scorer and strong defender, while Bediako is a rim running big who excels on the defensive end. Both players will likely play with the Summer League squad and have their work cut out for them to earn opportunities on a crowded roster.
The 2023 NBA Draft has concluded, and now undrafted free agents are looking to make a roster or earn a Summer League invite. Notable undrafted players include Oscar Tshiebwe, Drew Timme, Colin Castleton, Adama Sanogo, Mike Miles Jr., Adam Flagler, and Ricky Council IV. This article tracks the latest undrafted free agent signings and contracts after the draft, including players signed by the Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls, Dallas Mavericks, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, San Antonio Spurs, Toronto Raptors, and Utah Jazz.
The Miami Dolphins have waived three undrafted free agent offensive linemen, Jarrett Horst, Alex Jensen, and DJ Scaife, who were signed on May 12. Horst was an honorable mention All-Big Ten selection in 2021, Jensen was second-team All-Missouri Valley Football Conference for South Dakota, and Scaife lettered five seasons at Miami, where he earned second-team All-ACC honors in 2021.
The Miami Dolphins have waived three undrafted free agents, including offensive linemen Jarrett Horst, Alex Jensen, and DJ Scaife. Horst was an honorable mention All-Big Ten selection in 2021, Jensen was a second-team All-Missouri Valley Football Conference honoree, and Scaife played in 61 games with 52 starts at Miami.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed 18 undrafted free agents, including Iowa S Kaevon Merriweather, Shepherd RB Ronnie Brown, and Kansas State WR Kade Warner, son of Hall-of-Fame QB Kurt Warner. The rookies will join the team's current roster of 26 players and participate in a three-day mini-camp. The Buccaneers' UDFA signings include an 1,800-yard rusher, an FCS All-American wideout, and a long-snapper.
The Denver Broncos have officially signed 15 undrafted free agents to their roster, including notable players such as cornerback Art Green, edge rusher Thomas Incoom, offensive tackle Alex Palczewski, and running back Jaleel McLaughlin. The Broncos waived guard Parker Ferguson and running back Tyriek McAllister to make room for the incoming undrafted rookie class. The team's depth at cornerback and tackle is a concern, making the signings of Green and Palczewski significant. Meanwhile, Incoom and McLaughlin have a chance to make an impact on the edge and in the backfield, respectively.
The Las Vegas Raiders have signed 10 undrafted free agents and one player from the International Player Pathway Program. The signings include players from various colleges and universities, with notable achievements such as being named All-Conference selections and setting school records.