Former Cowboys Sign NFL Undrafted Free Agent Deals Starting with A.J. Green, Still Updating
Although there were no Cowboys selected in the 2020 NFL Draft, that does not mean they will not be in NFL camps. So far, two former Cowboys have signed un-drafted free agent deals (UDFA’s).
The two to sign at this point are cornerbacks AJ Green and Kemah Siverand, with the Browns and Seahawks, respectively.
Green was previously expected to be a day three draft choice but it seems that his lack luster forty yard dash time may have impacted him more than people thought. However, teams still valued the 2019 AP Second-Team All-Big 12 and Thorpe Award Semifinalist, so much so that he ended up as one of the most fought over un-drafted prospects.
I asked Green’s agent, Mike Swenson, about the signing and he commented, “Big deal! Many wanted him. He went to the best situation.”
"Big deal" is right! Per multiple reports, the deal is worth $145-thousand guaranteed, which is around the amount of normal sixth round guaranteed money.
The heavy interest on Green most likely comes from an impressive week at the Senior Bowl where he was reportedly one of the top performing corners in drills and workouts against some top competition.
It is unsure as of now what the deal for Kemah Siverand is but the fact is that he is a Seattle Seahawk.
Although Siverand did not play as much as he would have preferred during the season, he was able to showcase his athleticism and talent at OSU's pro day, one of the few that was help prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
His best tool is his speed, which he put on display in front of scouts at the pro day when he ran a reported sub 4.4.
Former Oklahoma State Cowboys defensive tackle Darrion Daniels, who played as a freshman and started most of the next two seasons and the first four games of 2018 before being injured, has signed with San Francisco as an un-drafted free agent. Daniels was honorable mention All-Big Ten last season at Nebraska. He grad-transferred to the Huskers because his younger brother is a player there.
He also did not a finish as a Cowboy, but former slot receiver Jalen McCleskey, who transferred and finished his career at Tulane, has agreed to a free agent contract with the Atlanta Falcons. A three-year starter, McCleskey finished as the sixth leading all-time receiver at OSU in receptions. McCleskey went to Tulane where his father, who played in the NFL, is an assistant coach. J.J. McCleskey played for both the Arizona Cardinals and New Orleans Saints.
Former Oklahoma State linebacker Madre Harper, who transferred to Southern Illinois, was picked up by the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, and former Oklahoma State offensive lineman Arlington Hambright, who transferred to Colorado, was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the seventh round as the No. 226 overall pick.
There are a few more Cowboys that could be in line for a UDFA deal with Jordan McCray and Marcus Keyes at the top of the line.
It has not been reported that they have signed anywhere yet but McCray did tell me that several teams reached out to him prior to the start of the NFL Draft.
