NFL Draft: Florida Gators Undrafted Free Agent Tracker 2022
The 2022 NFL Draft is in the books, with the Florida Gators extending their streak of having at least one player being drafted annually to 70 years.
That being said, several former Florida players-turned-2022 draft prospects didn't hear their name called over the weekend. A handful of those contributors are candidates to sign with teams as undrafted free agents, with contract agreements usually announced shortly after the conclusion of the draft.
Former Gators' offensive tackle Jean Delance and linebacker Jeremiah Moon, in particular, were candidates to be selected near the end of the draft but ultimately fell outside of the 262 picks. Those two, and perhaps other players listed below in AllGators' signing tracker, could find NFL homes over the next few days via undrafted free agency.
Gators 2022 undrafted free agent signing tracker
Antonio Valentino is the second Gators’ defensive lineman to sign an undrafted free agents deal, as he is reportedly set to join the New York Giants alongside fellow former UF DL Tyrone Truesdell. Valentino transferred to Florida from Penn State for the 2021 season and recorded 21 tackles, a sack and three tackles for loss with the Gators.
OT Jean Delance announced on Saturday that he will sign with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent.
RB Malik Davis will sign with the Dallas Cowboys, per his agency. Davis' running back counterpart over the last few seasons, Dameon Pierce, was selected earlier on Saturday, while Davis was mostly undervalued in the draft process despite fantastic results in the vertical and broad jumps at UF's pro day. Davis finished his Gators career with 1,470 yards and eight touchdowns rushing, along with 726 yards and two touchdowns receiving.
LB Jeremiah Moon has signed with the Baltimore Ravens, according to a report from Aaron Wilson. Moon, a highly-athletic linebacker prospect with a unique physical makeup, likely slid out of the draft due to numerous injuries during his time at UF. He posted 151 tackles, eight sacks, 14 tackles for loss and four defended passes in six seasons at Florida.
DL Tyrone Truesdell is set to sign with the New York Giants, a league source tells Aaron Wilson of Pro Football Network. Truesdell, who transferred to Florida from Auburn in 2021, tallied 12 tackles in 13 games in his lone season with the Gators.
Gators 2022 draft picks
- CB Kaiir Elam: Buffalo Bills, first round, 23rd overall
- DL Zachary Carter: Cincinnati Bengals, third round, 95th overall
- RB Dameon Pierce: Houston Texans, fourth round, 107th overall
Gators draft-eligible prospects that remain available
In alphabetical order by last name
LB Lacedrick Brunson
K Jace Christmann
OL Jean Delance
DL Daquan Newkirk
OL Stewart Reese
DB Nicolas Sutton
DL Antonio Valentino
WR Rick Wells
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