Undrafted NFL Free Agents 2023: Latest Details on the Biggest Signings
The 2023 NFL draft has officially come to a close, but there's still an opportunity for some of the top undrafted players to turn pro this offseason.
Some of the best players in NFL history have gone undrafted, including Kurt Warner, Tony Romo, Antonio Gates, James Harrison and Wes Welker, among others. So, there's some value to be had on the open market.
That said, let's take a look at some of the biggest reported deals following the 2023 draft.
Louisville QB Malik Cunningham: New England Patriots
The New England Patriots are signing Louisville quarterback Malik Cunningham, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.
Cunningham spent five seasons at Louisville and is coming off a solid 2022 campaign in which he completed 62.4 percent of his passes for 1,568 yards and eight touchdowns against five interceptions in 10 games.
The 24-year-old is much better with his legs, having rushed for 560 yards and 12 touchdowns last season.
Cunningham will join a quarterback room in New England that also includes Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe.
He was ranked No. 275 on the Bleacher Report Scouting Department's big board.
Mississippi State OLB Tyrus Wheat: Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are signing Mississippi State outside linebacker Tyrus Wheat to a deal that includes a $20,000 signing bonus and $185,000 salary guarantee, according to Pelissero.
Wheat spent three seasons at Mississippi State and had an impressive 2022 season, posting six sacks, one interception, two pass breakups, two fumble recoveries, 53 tackles and 10.5 tackles for a loss in 12 games.
He'll join a linebacker room in Dallas that is led by Micah Parsons and Leighton Vander-Esch.
Minnesota RB Mohamed Ibrahim: Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions are signing Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim to a deal that includes $100,000 guaranteed, according to Pelissero.
Ibrahim spent five seasons at Minnesota and is coming off a 2022 campaign in which he rushed for 1,665 yards and 20 touchdowns in 12 games.
UCLA WR Jake Bobo: Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks are signing UCLA wide receiver Jake Bobo, per ESPN's Field Yates.
Bobo, who spent four seasons at Duke before transferring to UCLA for the 2022 campaign, caught 57 passes for 817 yards and seven touchdowns in 13 games for the Bruins last season.
This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.
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