Several all-conference standouts were looking for contracts as undrafted free agents this weekend.
Brad Crawford
The 2025 NFL Draft is complete and several all-conference Power Four standouts were not selected in Saturday's final four rounds. The most notable seventh-round selection was former Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers, who landed with the Miami Dolphins. One of his go-to targets last season — Isaiah Bond — was not, one of a couple well-know wideouts who didn't get the call.
After sweating it out for more than two days, former Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders was picked by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round, ending this draft's primary storyline. A run on quarterbacks came behind Sanders, who will be competing with fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel and three others when the Browns open practice.
While it's difficult for undrafted free agent signees to make an NFL roster, several have been impactful in recent years. Best of luck to those players who will soon begin their NFL careers in summer rookie mini-camp.
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Here are the top players who went undrafted in Saturday's final rounds:
Isaiah Bond, WR, Texas
Isaiah Bond recorded34 receptions for 540 yards and five touchdowns last season, along with a rushing score after transferring from Alabama. Earlier this year, Bond predicted he was going tobreak the record for fastest 40-yard dashat the NFL Scouting Combine but failed to live up to those lofty standards. While former Texas teammate Matthew Goldenwent in the first round to the Green Bay Packers, Bond willhope to make a team as an undrafted rookie.
Raheim Sanders, RB, South Carolina
Over 12 games at South Carolina, Raheim Sanders rushed 183 times for 881 yards and 11 touchdowns. He also caught 27 passes for 316 yards and a pair of scores. Sanders began his career at Arkansas in 2021, before transferring to South Carolina before last season. As a sophomore with the Razorbacks, Sanders started all 13 games as one of the nation's premiere running backs, earning first-team All-SEC honors. He logged 1,443 yards rushing and 10 touchdowns along with 28 receptions for 271 yards and two scores.
Xavier Restrepo, WR, Miami
Xavier Restrepo earned All-American honors in 2024 as he caught 69 passes for 1,127 yards and 11 touchdowns in 12 games as he set Miami career records in all-time receptions (200) and receiving yards (2,844). Restrepo was the top target for quarterback Cam Ward last season with 95 receptions. Restrepo was also Ward's top deep-threat option.
Seth McLaughlin, C, Ohio State
Concerns existed regardingSeth McLaughlinwhen he joined the Buckeyes from the transfer portal last offseason. Despite starting atAlabamafor the majority of two seasons, McLaughlin encountered snapping issues in 2023 with the Crimson Tide. However, he demonstrated no problems as the Scarlet and Gray's starting center last season before suffering an Achilles injury prior to the penultimate game of the regular season.
McLaughlin's recovery from the injury, which did not prevent him from winning the Rimington Trophy as the best center in college football in 2024, is progressing well, and he should be ready by the time an NFL team needs him in his rookie season. At some point, even an injured, experienced and talented center becomes too good to pass up.
Jake Briningstool, TE, Clemson
The tight end position was loaded in the 2025 NFL Draft cycle, so it's easy to see a player likeJake Briningstoolslipping through the cracks a bit when standouts likeTyler Warren,Colston LovelandandHarold Fannin Jr.were the featured threats at the position. That said, Briningstool accumulated nearly 100 catches over the last two years as Clemson's starter at tight end and was a safety net of sorts forCade Klubnikon third down and in the red zone.
Logan Brown, OT, Kansas
Logan Brownwould likelyhave a first-round grade had he not suffered a knee injuryearlier in his career. The Jayhawks' most reliable player up front this season,Browncleared the way for Devin Neal andJalon Danielsoffensively andgraded out as the No. 8 offensive tackle per PFFin the FBS (minimum 500 snaps). He can play either of the tackle spots, but his future appears to be at RT. Brown's aformerfive-star recruit and was the No. 7 prospect in the 2019 recruiting class before signing withWisconsinand playing in 26 games over the next three seasons forthe Badgers.
Jared Ivey, DL, Ole Miss
Jared Iveyassisted in headlining a defensive line group for the Rebels featuringWalter Nolen, JJ Pegues and Princely Umanmielen that combined for 27.5 sacks, four fumble recoveries, three forced fumbles and five pass deflections to lead the SEC in "havoc" numbers. Ivey is a "jumbo" end of sorts who could play inside if that's what his next defensive coordinator wants as long as he finds a free agency landing spot after going undrafted.
Bru McCoy, WR, Tennessee
In 28 games for the Volunteers, Bru McCoy had 104 catches for 1,316 yards and seven touchdowns. His steel was the perfect complement to the silkiness and speed of Biletnikoff Award winnerJalin Hyattin 2022. McCoy had 17 catches for 217 yards in four-plus before his injury in 2023. The former five-star prospect was a two-way phenom at prep powerhouse Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei. He signed with USC and enrolled in Los Angeles before transferring toTexas, but he returned to the Trojans that summer. McCoy missed all of the 2019 and 2021 seasons for off-field reasons, but his time at Tennesseewas about what he did on the field for a program that won 30 games after his arrival.
