Yahoo Sports Staff
The 2024 NFL Draft is in the books. But that doesn't mean players joining teams is over.
Undrafted free agents are now beginning to sign, and NFL history shows us a lot of gems can be found among them.
Among the buzziest moves so far: Southern Miss running back Frank Gore Jr., son of NFL legend Frank Gore, is reportedly signing with the Buffalo Bills, while Missouri State wide receiver Terique Owens, son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell, is reportedly signing with his father's old team the San Francisco 49ers. Notre Dame quarterback Sam Hartman is also reportedly signing with the Washington Commanders.
For all 257 picks from this year's draft, head to our draft hub.
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Live243 updates
Titans sign an 1,195-yard rusher as an undrafted free agent:
Former Washington RB Dillon Johnson is signing with the #Titans, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 27, 2024
Former BYU QB Kedon Slovis — the onetime USC freshman sensation — is signing with the #Colts, per source. pic.twitter.com/0zfvQrMkVH
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 27, 2024
If we're talking about names among undrafted free agents, this should probably be mentioned:
Former Louisville CB Storm Duck is signing with the #Dolphins, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 27, 2024
Missouri State WR Terique Owens, son of Terrell, is signing with the #49ers as an undrafted free agent, source says.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) April 27, 2024
Former Southern Miss RB Frank Gore Jr. — son of future Hall of Fame RB Frank Gore Sr. — is signing with the Buffalo Bills, per sources. pic.twitter.com/x7MnieGPyL
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) April 27, 2024
Now the undrafted free agent feeding frenzy begins. One big name: Notre Dame QB Sam Hartman signs with the Commanders:
Former Notre Dame QB Sam Hartman is signing with the #Commanders, per source. pic.twitter.com/HHiTsmSoMZ
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 27, 2024
We have our 2024 Mr. Irrelevant, folks!
Mr. Irrelevant
With the FINAL pick in the 2024 #NFLDraft, the New York #Jets select Jaylen Key, S, Alabama.
We made it, everybody.
— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) April 27, 2024
#Broncos use the Deputy Mr. Irrelevant pick (No. 256) on South Carolina offensive lineman Nick Gargiulo.
— Parker Gabriel (@ParkerJGabriel) April 27, 2024
Pick No. 255:
Penn State CB Kalen King falling all the way to the seventh round is interesting. High hopes for him a year ago. Packers might've gotten themselves one here, if they can get him turned back around.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) April 27, 2024
With their final pick in the 2024 draft, the Rams use No. 254 on guard KT Leveston.
— Sarah Barshop (@sarahbarshop) April 27, 2024
13 Michigan players drafted. Cornelius Johnson reunites with Jim Harbaugh:
*Triple dip #Chargers select Michigan WR Cornelius Johnson at No. 253 overall. https://t.co/l8VOpiOBHI
— Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) April 27, 2024
With their final pick of this year's draft -- No. 251 -- the #49ers select Florida State LB Tatum Bethune.
— Nick Wagoner (@nwagoner) April 27, 2024
With their final pick at 250 in the seventh round, the Ravens take Purdue S Sanoussi Kane.
— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) April 27, 2024
With pick No. 249:
Michigan has tied its all-time program record with 11 draft picks with 2017. OL LaDarius Henderson is off the board to the Houston Texans in the seventh round.
Henderson was a transfer from Arizona State. pic.twitter.com/TA1KP4vklo
— Clayton Sayfie (@CSayf23) April 27, 2024
Guard out of Holy Cross with pick No, 248:
Nice. With the 248th pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, we have selected C.J. Hanson! pic.twitter.com/CqwSLIukh1
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) April 27, 2024
With the 246th pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Houston Texans select Auburn's Marcus Harris. #WarEagle pic.twitter.com/oiNfMkr1tZ
— Auburn Tigers | AL.com (@aldotcomTigers) April 27, 2024
With their final pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Buccaneers have selected Washington TE Devin Culp, at pick number 246 in the seventh round.
— Scott Smith (@ScottSBucs) April 27, 2024
At pick No. 245:
Packers draft Tulane QB Michael Pratt. Like this pick. Green Bay's back to dipping into the quarterback well every year, like in the Ron Wolf years.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) April 27, 2024
With the No. 244 selection:
The Cowboys did not draft a running back. They used their second seventh-round pick on Auburn DT Justin Rogers
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) April 27, 2024
Browns at 243: Cincinnati DT Jowon Briggs. High-effort, high-motor guy. Browns deep at DT so obviously wanted him in the program, knew he'd go elsewhere if he went undrafted.
That's a wrap on the 2024 draft class. Plenty more coverage to come.
— Zac Jackson (@AkronJackson) April 27, 2024
