Ole Miss Rebels in the 2023 NFL Draft: Undrafted Free Agent Tracker
OXFORD, Miss. — Four former Ole Miss players were chosen in the 2023 NFL Draft Friday and Saturday, and at least six have been given an opportunity as undrafted free agents (UDFA). We’ll keep this page updated with news on our latest NFL Rebels.
#ProMindset keep it going guys proud of all of you! https://t.co/WUBpXe5S6y
— Lane Kiffin (@Lane_Kiffin) April 30, 2023
Rebels Drafted
Wide receiver Jonathan Mingo was the first Ole Miss player to hear his name called as he was selected by the Carolina Panthers with the 39th overall pick in the second round.
Three additional Rebels were taken Saturday in subsequent rounds: Tavius Robinson was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the 4th round, Zach Evans was picked by the Los Angeles Rams in the sixth round, and Nick Broeker went to the Bills in the seventh round.
Notable Undrafted Free Agents in NFL History
Sure, every player dreams of hearing his name called in the NFL Draft, but even if he does not there is still a path to an NFL future.
There have been many NFL stars who began their careers as undrafted free agents. These include J.C. Jackson, James Robinson, Phillip Lindsay, and Tyler Huntley in the last five years alone.
Going back farther, these greats also began their careers as UDFA: former quarterbacks Kurt Warner, Warren Moon and Tony Romo, Lions legend Dick “Night Train” Lane, legendary Giants defensive back Emlen Tunnell, Vikings Hall of Fame pass-rusher John Randle, future Hall of Fame tight end Antonio Gates and former Defensive Player of the Year James Harrison, to name a few.
Ole Miss Undrafted Free Agent Tracker
After Mingo, Robinson, Evans and Broeker were drafted, that left a lot of talented Ole Miss players still available. Fortunately, a number of them have already received the calls that could potentially change their lives as they work to make the roster of their respective teams.
Here are those who are now Undrafted Free Agents:
DB AJ Finley – Los Angeles Chargers
AJ Finley to the @Chargers ✍️@AJFinley1 | #ProMindset pic.twitter.com/B8B7zWbbIk
— Ole Miss Football (@OleMissFB) April 30, 2023
WR Malik Heath – Green Bay Packers
Malik Heath to the @Packers ✍️@MalikHeath2 | #ProMindset pic.twitter.com/8fGtOMvF1J
— Ole Miss Football (@OleMissFB) April 30, 2023
OL Mason Brooks – Washington Commanders
Mason Brooks to the @Commanders ✍️@maseb82 | #ProMindset pic.twitter.com/YXca5VLYRF
— Ole Miss Football (@OleMissFB) April 30, 2023
LB Troy Brown – New York Giants
Troy Brown to the @Giants ✍️@_TroyBrown01 | #ProMindset pic.twitter.com/5AHVEKhiyW
— Ole Miss Football (@OleMissFB) April 30, 2023
S Otis Reese – Tennessee Titans
Otis Reese to the @Titans ✍️@otisreese13 | #ProMindset pic.twitter.com/X8zCZ3ui9y
— Ole Miss Football (@OleMissFB) April 30, 2023
DL KD Hill – New York Jets (mini camp invite)
KD Hill invited to the @NYjets ✍️@Grindkd_55 | #ProMindset pic.twitter.com/k0cVSPYaLK
— Ole Miss Football (@OleMissFB) April 30, 2023
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Evelyn Van Pelt
Evelyn has covered sports for over two decades, beginning her journalism career as a sports writer for a newspaper in Austin, Texas. She attended Texas A&M and majored in English. Evelyn's love for Ole Miss began when her daughter Katie attended the university on a volleyball scholarship. Evelyn created the Rebel Walk in 2013 and has served as publisher and managing editor since its inception.
