The 2023 NFL draft has concluded, but the Eagles are just getting started with filling their 90-man roster for this summer’s intense training camp sessions.
Howie Roseman has been open about previous undrafted free agent classes, with several big-named stars holding second-day draft grades.
Philadelphia officially welcomed seven new members to their roster with their 2023 NFL draft class, and the wealth of young talent signed to the training camp roster won’t be reduced to just that group of players.
One week after the draft, the team announced the signings of 9 undrafted rookies ahead of the minicamp.
We've signed 9 undrafted free agents. #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/n0MwzVxLRF
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) May 5, 2023
We reported last week that Philadelphia led all teams with $1.8 million spent in the previous year in post-draft contracts, and Howie Roseman annually is known as one being the biggest spenders after the draft.
Recent undrafted free agents who’ve had game action with Philadelphia include Reed Blankenship, Britain Covey, Josh Jobe, Corey Clement, Sua Opeta, Nate Herbig, Kayode Awosika, Joe Ostman, Jack Stoll, Brett Toth, Greg Ward, Marvin Wilson, T.J. Edwards, and future Hall of Famer Jason Peters, who originally signed with the Bills.
Joseph Ngata, WR, Clemson
Philadelphia added a wide receiver right out of the gate.
Former Clemson WR Joseph Ngata is signing with the #Eagles, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 29, 2023
Ngata saw action in 45 games with 25 starts through his four-year tenure at Clemson. He compiled 1,287 receiving yards and six touchdowns during that span.
Eli Ricks, CB, Alabama
The former Prep All-Anerican spent one year at LSU before transferring to Alabama.
He played 25 games during his collegiate tenure, compiling 44 total tackles, five interceptions, and two touchdowns.
Trevor Reid, OT, Louisville
Reid is the second former Cardinal to sign an undrafted free-agent deal this year.
The 6-foot-5, 307-pound offensive tackle made 12 appearances with 11 starts in 2022, helping the Cardinals average 200.6 rushing yards per game for the 23rd-ranked rushing offense in the FBS.
Riley played 628 total snaps, almost exclusively at left tackle; he allowed only three sacks, two quarterback hits, and eight quarterbacks hurries in 314 pass block snaps and posted a Pro Football Focus grade of 60.9.
Ty Zentner, Punter/Kicker, Kansas State
The Kansas State punter made his announcement.
Go Birds pic.twitter.com/4POSW1Wm1N
— Ty Zentner (@tyxzentner) April 29, 2023
Chim Okorafor,Benedictine Football
The NAIA standout will participate in the Eagles’ rookie minicamp.
Ravens to Eagles!
Chim Okorafor is headed to the Eagles Rookie Mini Camp next weekend! pic.twitter.com/8BcsgUJA2K— Benedictine Football (@RavenFootballBC) April 29, 2023
He played two seasons of basketball at Cal Poly Pomona, then transferred to Riverside City Community College in 2019, Missouri Southern in 2020, and Pitt State after that. He landed in Kansas at Benedictine for the 2022 season, playing three games.
Colorado ,TE, Brady Russell
The former Colorado TE Brady Russell is the nephew of Eagles senior personnel executive Matt Russell.
Colorado TE Brady Russell is signing with the Philadelphia Eagles as an UDFA, per source.
— Arye Pulli (@AryePulli) April 30, 2023
LSU, CB, Mekhi Garner
Howie Roseman is bringing another big SEC cornerback to minicamps and the undrafted free class.
#Eagles are signing former #LSU LSU CB Mekhi Garner, source tells @theScore.
Garner measured a healthy 6-2, 212 pounds and jumped an impressive 38 inches.
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) April 30, 2023
Arkansas, wide receiver, Jadon Haselwood
The #Eagles are set to sign former Arkansas and Oklahoma wide receiver Jadon Haselwood as an undrafted free agent, a source tells @on3sports.
Posted 59 catches for 702 yards at Arkansas last season.
— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) April 30, 2023
Michigan State, linebacker, Ben VanSumeren
The Michigan State linebacker offers dynamic size and athletic ability.
