NFL undrafted free agent tracker: Who will sign Cody Schrader, other Missouri football standouts?

Who is going to snap up Cody Schrader?

Six Missouri football players heard their name called in the 2024 NFL Draft between Thursday and Saturday in Detroit.

Defensive end Darius Robinson (Arizona Cardinals, No. 27); cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (Detroit Lions, No. 61); linebacker Ty’Ron Hopper (Green Bay Packers, No. 91); offensive tackle Javon Foster (Jacksonville Jaguars, No. 114); cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine (Denver Broncos, No. 145); and safety/linebacker Jaylon Carlies (Indianapolis Colts, No. 151) each were selected over the course of the seven-round event.

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The haul fell one short of a Mizzou program record, but was the Tigers' biggest draft class since 2015. In 1981, seven Missouri players were called up to the league during the draft, which remains the most in the team's history.

Now, an even bigger contingent of Missouri’s key players from 2023 and NFL-hopefuls will field calls and try to pick up deals as undrafted free agents. At least 15 MU players declared for the draft or signaled they would seek out professional options after last season ended.

That starts with Schrader, the Tigers’ single-season rushing yards record holder, who fell out of the 257-player draft. The ‘Thiccer Kicker,’ Harrison Mevis, also will likely earn an opportunity with an NFL team. At least seven other Missouri players went through pro day and have gone through the draft process.

The Columbia Daily Tribune will keep track and provide live updates of the Tigers who pick up mini camp offers and UDFA deals:

Cody Schrader signs with San Francisco 49ers

That didn't take long.

Moments after the 2024 NFL Draft wrapped, Bleacher Report insider Jordan Schultz reported that Missouri football star Cody Schrader is signing with the San Francisco 49ers.

Schrader rushed for a Missouri single-season record 1,627 yards last season, as he punched in 14 touchdowns.

The once-Division-II Truman State player had one of the most remarkable stories in all of college football, joining Missouri as a walk-on and working his way from deep down the depth chart to the SEC's leading rusher. He finished last season as the eighth-placed player in Heisman Trophy voting.

Now, his next journey is underway, with Kyle Shanahan and the Super Bowl runners up Niners.

Harrison Mevis signs with Carolina Panthers

Missouri kicker Harrison Mevis has signed with the Carolina Panthers, according to a social media post from his former kicking academy — Kohl's Kicking Camp.

Mevis, affectionately dubbed the 'Thiccer Kicker' by the Mizzou support, is Missouri's all-time scoring leader, breaking the record during a game at Georgia last season. His game-winner in September against Kansas State, which came in at 61 yards, was the longest made field goal in Southeastern Conference history. He's made more 50+-yarders than anyone in MU history.

The Warsaw, Indiana, native only missed one PAT over the course of 49 games in his Missouri career, going 147 of 148. He made 86-of-103 (83.5%) field-goal attempts with the Tigers.

Missouri left guard Xavier Delgado signing with Buccs

Missouri's offensive guard Xavier Delgado is signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, per a report from KPRC2 reporter Aaron Wilson.

Delgado started every game at left guard for the Tigers last season. Missouri's offensive line, which was a semifinalist for the Joe Moore Award, given to the nation's top offensive line. He became the Tigers' starter in 2020, and played 59 games over the course of his six-year career.

Marcellus Johnson signs with Giants

Missouri offensive lineman Marcellus Johnson, who was frequently the Tigers' swing tackle during the 2023 season, is signing with the New York Giants, per a report from Dan Duggan of The Athletic.

Johnson played 10 games for the Tigers last season after grad transferring from Eastern Michigan. He made one start at right guard during MU's win over Kansas State. Most of his reps came on special teams, specifically on the Tigers' field goal unit.

Johnson will join former Missouri quarterback Drew Lock with the Giants.

Which Missouri football players are eligible for an undrafted free agent deal?

• Cody Schrader, running back

• Harrison Mevis, placekicker

• Realus George Jr., defensive tackle

• Jayden Jernigan, defensive tackle

• Xavier Delgado, offensive guard

• Josh Landry, defensive tackle

• Nyles Gaddy, defensive end

• Marcellus Johnson, offensive lineman

• Nathaniel Peat, running back

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