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Sixteen NFL Teams Sign Undrafted Rookies from Colleges

5/11/2025

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Rookies Join NFL

Sixteen NFL teams welcomed undrafted rookies, showcasing talent from Alabama high schools and colleges. Among the standouts, Auburn's Eugene Asante joined the Dolphins, while Alabama's CJ Dippre signed with the Patriots. Tulane celebrated a historic moment as Caleb Ransaw was drafted by the Jaguars, and Kansas's Devin Neal found a home with the Saints as a sixth-round pick.

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Saints Sign Top Rookies

The New Orleans Saints have made a splash by signing first-round pick Kelvin Banks Jr. to a lucrative four-year deal worth $27.7 million, featuring a hefty $16.8 million signing bonus. Along with Banks, the team has also locked in linebacker Danny Stutsman, cornerback Quincy Riley, running back Devin Neal, tight end Moliki Matavao, and edge rusher Fadil Diggs, while three draft picks are still awaiting contracts.

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Historical Context

Sixteen NFL teams welcomed undrafted rookies, echoing the 1970s when the NFL began scouting college talent more aggressively. Notably, Alabama schools have produced stars like Joe Namath and Derrick Henry, highlighting a rich tradition of football excellence that continues to thrive today with players like Eugene Asante and CJ Dippre.

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Rookies Join NFL

Sixteen NFL teams welcomed undrafted rookies, showcasing talent from Alabama high schools and colleges. Among the standouts, Auburn's Eugene Asante joined the Dolphins, while Alabama's CJ Dippre signed with the Patriots. Tulane celebrated a historic moment as Caleb Ransaw was drafted by the Jaguars, and Kansas's Devin Neal found a home with the Saints as a sixth-round pick.

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