Eagles sign an intriguing undrafted free agent offensive lineman
Eagles sign an intriguing undrafted free agent offensive lineman Philadelphia announced on Monday that they have signed rookie offensive lineman Marcus Tate (6-5, 321 pounds) after the former Clemson star participated in the Eagles' Rookie Camp earlier this spring.
Philadelphia announced on Monday that they have signed rookie offensive lineman Marcus Tate (6-5, 321 pounds) after the former Clemson star participated in the Eagles' Rookie Camp earlier this spring. A four-year starter, Tate saw action in 42 games (37 starts), logging 2,502 snaps during his Tigers career. Tate became just the third true freshman offensive lineman in Clemson history to start a season opener in 2021.
In 2024, Tate earned second-team All-ACC honors and finished at Clemson as one of 28 players in school history to play more than 2,500 career snaps from scrimmage at multiple positions.
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