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USA Today
04-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Ravens announce the signing of 17 undrafted rookie free agents
Ravens announce the signing of 17 undrafted rookie free agents The Baltimore Ravens signed 17 undrafted rookie free agents before kicking off their 2025 rookie minicamp. After using all 11 picks in the 2025 NFL draft, Baltimore signed 17 undrafted free agents and made the reveal during the second day of rookie minicamp at the Under Armour Performance Center. With 11 draft picks and a loaded roster on both sides of the football, someone will likely not pull a Beau Brade and make the 53-man roster in 2025. WR Jahmal Banks, Nebraska Banks (6-foot-2, 218 pounds) appeared in 58 games during his five seasons (2020-24), including one season at Nebraska (2024) and four at Wake Forest (2020-23), totaling 1,991 yards and 16 touchdowns on 151 receptions. During his lone season with the Cornhuskers, he logged a team-high 587 receiving yards and three touchdowns on 44 catches. OLB Diwun Black, Temple Black (6-3, 246) logged 23 tackles (19 solo), including six tackles for loss, three sacks, and two forced fumbles during his lone season at Temple. OT Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan, Oregon State Christian-Lichtenhan (6-8, 315) started all 12 games at left tackle for the Beavers, allowing just two sacks and being charged with one penalty on the year. WR Xavier Guillory, Arizona State Guillory (6-1, 201) appeared in 43 games during his five-year career at Arizona State (2023-24) and Idaho State (2020- 22), where he accounted for 1,938 yards and 15 touchdowns on 134 receptions (14.5 avg.). ILB Jay Higgins, Iowa An All-American and All-Big 10 selection, Higgins (6-0, 224) started all 13 games in his final season with the Hawkeyes, totaling a team high 124 tackles (53 solo), including 2.5 tackles for loss, one sack, nine passes defensed, and four interceptions. G Reid Holskey, Miami (Ohio) Holskey (6-6, 302) started all 14 games in his final season at Miami (Ohio), earning first-team All-MAC honors. OT Ozzie Hutchinson, Albany Hutchinson (6-4, 305) appeared in 41 games during his stint at Albany (2019-23), earning second-team All-CAA honors in his final season. S Desmond Igbinosun, Rutgers During his four seasons at Rutgers, Igbinosun (6-2, 223) accumulated 186 tackles (95 solo), including 15 tackles for loss and seven passes defensed. He's a teammate at Rutgers with Ravens sixth-round pick Robert Longerbeam. S Keondre Jackson, Illinois State Jackson (6-2, 207) appeared in 45 games (33 starts) at Illinois State, logging 225 tackles (116 solo), including 14 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, five interceptions (two returned for TDs), and 13 passes defensed. Jackson was named an FCS All-American by the Associated Press and first-team All-MVFC. DT Jayson Jones, Auburn Jones (6-5, 325) spent time at Auburn and Oregon, logging 84 tackles (37 solo), including 2.5 tackles for loss, and 1.5 sacks. CB Reuben Lowery, Tennessee-Chattanooga Lowery (5-9, 204) posted 166 tackles, including 19 tackles for loss, three interceptions (two returned for touchdowns), and 15 passes defended during his time at Tennessee-Chattanooga. RB Marcus Major, Minnesota Major (5-11, 213) logged 1,185 yards and 11 touchdowns on 272 rushes (4.4 avg.) during his time at Minnesota and Oklahoma. ILB Chandler Martin, Memphis Martin (5-11, 229) logged 311 tackles, including 43.5 tackles for loss, and 13.5 sacks during his time at Tennessee State and Memphis. RB Sone Ntoh, Monmouth Ntoh (5-11, 220) scored a touchdown in 21 of 23 games and ranked second in program history with 39 rushing touchdowns during his final two seasons at Monmouth. In 12 games during his final season, Ntoh logged 487 yards and 25 touchdowns on 1,109 carries, en route to earning AP FCS All-America Honorable Mention and Phil Steele first-team All-CAA. His 25 rushing touchdowns set a program single-season record and led the FCS. G Jared Penning, Northern Iowa Jared Penning, brother of former Saints first-round pick Trevor Penning, played multiple positions on the offensive line in 48 games at Northern Iowa.
New York Times
25-04-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Seahawks draft OL Grey Zabel: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel
The Seattle Seahawks added some protection along the offensive line, selecting North Dakota State center Grey Zabel with the No. 18 pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Starting 40 of his 62 games at North Dakota State, Zabel started games at both tackle spots and both guard spots. His senior year saw Zabel start all 16 games at left tackle, earning him consensus All-American honors and first-team All-MVFC. Advertisement Despite playing at the FCS level, Zabel has held his own against better talent. After accepting an invitation to the Senior Bowl, Zabel was voted the overall practice player of the week. He also has experience playing alongside NFL talent as part of a North Dakota State offensive line that included Cordell Volson (a 2022 fourth-round pick) and Cody Mauch (a 2023 second-rounder). In 2024, Zabel was part of a high-volume rushing offense that dominated FCS. North Dakota State finished its season with 3,093 rushing yards and 38 touchdowns on the ground, both fourth-most in the FCS. Their 654 rushing attempts were the second most in the FCS. Zabel ranked No. 32 in Dane Brugler's top 300 big board. Here's what Brugler had to say about him in his annual NFL Draft guide: 'Whether out in space or in confined areas, Zabel shines as a run blocker with his athletic range and grip strength to connect, strain and seal lanes. In pass protection, he can be walked back and surrender depth versus power, but he mirrors well and stays balanced through contact as he refits his hands to grind bull rushes to a halt. Overall, Zabel must prove he can consistently anchor against NFL power, but his light, flexible movements and strong hands keep pass rushers busy and displace defenders in the run game. A college tackle, he projects best inside at either center or guard, where he will compete for immediate starting reps and offer Pro Bowl upside.' What an anonymous coach had to say about Zabel in Bruce Feldman's mock draft: 'He's a talented, physical kid. I don't think he's quite as good as (Tampa Bay Buccaneers guard) Cody Mauch or (Buffalo Bills tackle) Spencer Brown, but I think he's better than (New Orleans Saints first-round tackle) Trevor Penning. Grey is a really good athlete, but I think Mauch bent better and was more of a mauler.' .@NDSUfootball @GreyZabel took more 1 on 1 reps at the @seniorbowl than any other OL…and at nearly every position. Seemed like he won every rep #nfldraft #BaldysBreakdowns — Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) March 2, 2025 Come back later for more analysis of Zabel.
USA Today
13-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Kansas City Chiefs tender exclusive rights to free agent LB Jack Cochrane
Kansas City Chiefs tender exclusive rights to free agent LB Jack Cochrane The Kansas City Chiefs have taken steps to retain a reliable member of their defense and special teams unit for the 2025 season. According to multiple reports, Kansas City has tendered restricted free agent linebacker Jack Cochrane as free agency officially gets underway around the league. The right of first refusal tender allows those players, like Cochrane, to sign offer sheets with other teams, but it gives Kansas City the right to match any contract other teams offer. Cochrane signed with Kansas City as an undrafted free agent in 2022. He has floated between the active roster and practice squad throughout his tenure with the team. He's been a part of the last two Super Bowl victories but was placed on injured reserve in December 2024. The former first-team All-MVFC and South Dakota standout has 42 tackles in his NFL career. With offseason camps approaching soon, he will have a chance to improve his stock ahead of the 2025 season.
