IT Today: Texas Longhorns undrafted free agent roundup
Welcome to Inside Texas Today! Every weekday, Inside Texas Today will provide the latest on Texas Longhorns sports from around the Forty Acres. This morning, a look at where several Longhorns signed as undrafted free agents
Here’s the Monday, May 2, 2022 edition.
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Cameron Dicker signs with the Los Angeles Rams
No Longhorn was selected in the NFL draft for the second time in the last ten years, but several Texas players were picked up by franchises following all seven rounds.
Kicker/punter Cameron Dicker was signed by the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams, who just won the most recent Super Bowl, have kicker Matt Gay and punter Riley Dixon on the roster.
Josh Thompson signs with the Jacksonville Jaguars
A fellow attendee of the NFL combine with Dicker, Josh Thompson signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars. One of the top two NFL draft prospects on the Longhorns, Thompson also did not hear his name called within the first seven rounds.
He joins Malcom Brown in Jacksonville.
Brenden Schooler signs with the New England Patriots
Texas safety Brenden Schooler caught Bill Belichick’s eye in Foxboro, Mass., and the versatile player who was a standout at Oregon during his freshman year found his opportunity with the New England Patriots.
He joins Adrian Phillips on the roster.
Cade Brewer signs with the Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks decided to give a Longhorn a chance once again with the signing of Texas tight end Cade Brewer.
Brewer, a product of nearby Lake Travis High School, joins Michael Dickson, Quandre Diggs, and Poona Ford on Pete Carroll’s team.
Denzel Okafor signs with the Jacksonville Jaguars
After tearing his ACL during the 2021 season, Denzel Okafor battled back in order to participate at UT’s pro timing day. His efforts earned him a chance with Thompson and the Jaguars.
Derek Kerstetter signs with the Buffalo Bills
After a five-year career with the Longhorns, Derek Kerstetter found an NFL home in western New York with the Buffalo Bills. He’ll be the only Longhorn in Buffalo, N.Y.
