Several FSU football players did not have their name called in the NFL Draft. We have a list of those that have signed as undrafted free agents.
FSU football has four players to have their name called in the 2017 NFL Draft. Running back Dalvin Cook and defensive end DeMarcus Walker were both selected in the second round.
Offensive lineman Roderick Johnson was selected in the fifth round, and cornerback Marquez White was selected in the sixth round.
That was double the amount of draft picks the ‘Noles had in 2016.
However, there were several undrafted FSU football players that were snatched up quickly as free agents once the NFL Draft was complete. Check it below:
Former #FSU wide receiver Travis Rudolph will sign with the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent.
— Paxton Boyd (@paxton) April 30, 2017
Thank you @ChicagoBears for the opportunity, let's work 🙌🏾🐻
— Fre$h 🦇💙 (@KermitoWay) April 30, 2017
#Bucs are signing FSU receiver Jesus "Bobo" Wilson as an undrafted rookie, per source.
— riley auman (@rileyauman) April 30, 2017
FSU guard Kareem Are has tryouts in Oakland and Houston scheduled, per league source.
— Mike Kaye (@mike_e_kaye) April 30, 2017
Thoughts
I really feel for Travis Rudolph who decided to leave FSU football one year early. I said in January thought there was a good chance he’d go undrafted.
IF Travis Rudolph does go pro...good for him....not sure he'll get drafted though..most of production in 2016 was against inferior comp too
— ChopChat.com (@ChopChat_) January 12, 2017
Also, it’s great to see Freddie Stevenson get a shot with the Bears as he was an excellent and unselfish player his time at FSU.
Jesus Wilson was injured in the Wake Forest game and missed the remainder of his senior season. At times during his last two years, he was the best receiver on the field for FSU. It’s great to see him get a shot.
Also, Kermit Whitfield likely maximized his time at FSU. He went from being primarily a kickoff returner to one of the most productive wide receivers while in Tallahassee.
Hopefully Kareem Are has great workouts and is picked up as well.
For The #FSU players that don't get taken in the draft...remember Javien Elliott from last year....and be ready if/when that phone rings
— ChopChat.com (@ChopChat_) April 29, 2017
That was my advice to those players that went undrafted, and frankly Javien Elliott should be all the motivation those guys need if they ever doubt they can succeed in the NFL.