Cathedral Prep graduate Bo Bauer signs NFL free agent deal with Washington Commanders
Cathedral Prep graduate Matthew “Bo” Bauer will get a second chance at the NFL this summer.
Bauer entered the draft last year but wasn't healthy after tearing multiple ligaments in his knee in October of 2022.
After getting a camp invitation from Seattle, Bauer, who measured 6 feet 2 inches and 235 pounds his final year at Notre Dame, didn't make the roster as he was still dealing with recovering from his knee injury. After a year of hard work and perfecting being a long snapper with several coaches, Bauer was back at Notre Dame's pro day in March.
On Saturday, Bauer received an undrafted free agent deal from the Washington Commanders.
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During the pro day, Bauer ran a 40-yard dash time of 4.75 seconds and had a 34-inch vertical. He also had a 10-foot broad jump and excelled in drills as a linebacker and long snapper.
“I want this more than ever,” said Bauer after the pro day. “I’ve had a whole year just working with little results up to this point. We always say standards over circumstances. I have a high standard and I hold on to that to this day. I’ll do whatever it takes to put my best foot forward.”
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The hard work isn't over for the former Notre Dame standout, who recorded 120 tackles, 11 tackles for a loss,, 2½ sacks and two interceptions. He will attend summer workouts and minicamps in hopes of making either the 53-man roster or the practice squad.
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