The FCS’ newest first decide within the NFL Draft since 2001.
Solely 4 picks within the first 5 rounds.
Even no North Dakota State choice.
Dangerous information for FCS faculty soccer?
Nope, name it a comeback story within the 2024 NFL Draft because the FCS class gained eight choices within the last two rounds to complete with 12 general, the second-high whole of the 2020s.
Fittingly, the Missouri Valley Soccer Convention and two-time reigning nationwide champion South Dakota State led the way in which within the sturdy FCS class.
5 Fast FCS Storylines
South Dakota State had two draft choices, giving the Jackrabbits a minimum of one decide in three straight years – the FCS’ longest lively streak after North Dakota State’s five-year run got here to an finish.
The MVFC continued to be the NFL’s go-to FCS convention. With the excessive of 4 picks, it has produced 22 of the 59 (37.3%) general draft picks this decade.
Yale offensive sort out Kiran Amegadjie’s choice by the Chicago Bears at No. 75 general marked the most recent first FCS decide in a draft since 2001. Amegadjie is a Chicago-area native and grew up as a Bears fan.
An FCS quarterback was not drafted for the second consecutive 12 months, marking the primary time that has occurred for the reason that NFL Draft first concerned the Division I subdivision in 1979.
The New Orleans Saints had been the one NFL workforce to draft a number of FCS gamers (Northern Iowa defensive sort out Khristian Boyd and Jap Kentucky offensive sort out Josiah Ezirim).
FCS Soccer Choices in 2024 NFL Draft
Chicago Bears: Yale OT Kiran Amegadjie
Spherical: 3; Total Decide: 75
Peak: 6-5; Weight: 323
Fast Hit: The FCS’ first 2024 NFL Draft decide was Yale’s highest since 1982 and the Ivy League’s highest since 1998. Amegadjie has drawn comparability to new Bears’ teammate Braxton Jones (Southern Utah) for his mixture of measurement, athleticism and size.
Philadelphia Eagles: HCU OLB/DE Jalyx Hunt
Spherical: 3; Total Decide: 94
Peak: 6-4; Weight: 252
Fast Hit: Former Cornell security was transformed to edge rusher at HCU and developed into the 2023 Southland defensive participant of the 12 months.
Pittsburgh Steelers: South Dakota State OG Mason McCormick
Spherical: 4; Total Decide: 119
Peak: 6-4; Weight: 305
Fast Hit: Sturdy inside blocker from the two-time reigning FCS championship program has a knack for getting downfield on runs and with ending by the whistle.
New York Jets: South Dakota State RB Isaiah Davis
Spherical: 5; Total Decide: 173
Peak: 6-0; Weight: 218
Fast Hit: The 2-time nationwide champion normally got here up clutch throughout the FCS playoffs, the place he had 100+ speeding yards 12 occasions and scored a minimum of one landing 14 occasions in 16 video games.
New Orleans Saints: Northern Iowa DT Khristian Boyd
Spherical: 6; Total Decide: 199
Peak: 6-2; Weight: 320
Fast Hit: UNI’s seventh NFL Draft decide within the final 10 years had a formidable 38 reps on the 225-pound bench press throughout the college’s professional day.
Las Vegas Raiders: New Hampshire RB Dylan Laube
Spherical: 6; Total Decide: 208
Peak: 5-10; Weight: 206
Fast Hit: Eyed on the subsequent degree for his rush/obtain/return versatility, Laube holds FCS single-game information for receiving yards by a working again (295) and playoff all-purpose yards (424).
Dallas Cowboys: Southeast Missouri WR Ryan Flournoy
Spherical: 6; Total Decide: 216
Peak: 6-1; Weight: 202
Fast Hit: One among solely 4 FCS gamers invited to the Reese’s Senior Bowl, he drew rave evaluations for his coachable model. Within the final two seasons, SEMO went 9-3 when he caught a landing.
Cleveland Browns: South Dakota CB Myles Harden
Spherical: 7; Total Decide: 227
Peak: 5-11; Weight: 195
Fast Hit: Season-ending accidents in each 2021 and ’22 are by no means favorable, however when wholesome, Harden has been extremely productive.
Minnesota Vikings: Texas A&M-Commerce DT Levi Drake Rodriguez
Spherical: 7; Total Decide: 232
Peak: 6-2½; Weight: 290
Fast Hit: In his solely TAMUC season, Drake Rodriguez corralled 56 tackles, together with 7.5 TFLs and 5.5 sacks. He’s this system’s first draft decide since 2000.
New Orleans Saints: Jap Kentucky OT Josiah Ezirim
Spherical: 7; Total Decide: 239
Peak: 6-5; Weight: 329
Fast Hit: Transformed defensive sort out anchor anchored the O-line of the United Athletic Convention’s top-ranked offense.
Kansas Metropolis Chiefs: Holy Cross OG C.J. Hanson
Spherical: 7; Total Decide: 248
Peak: 6-5; Weight: 300
Fast Hit: Holy Cross’ first draft decide since 1989 excelled notably with run blocking. He ended his faculty profession with 38 straight begins.
Denver Broncos: Yale/South Carolina C/OG Nick Gargiulo
Spherical: 7; Total Decide: 256
Peak: 6-5; Weight: 318
Fast Hit: After being Yale’s lone workforce captain in 2022, the versatile Gargiulo was named a captain at South Carolina as a grad switch final 12 months.
Free Agent Frenzy
Key undrafted FCS gamers who had been candidates for undrafted free agent contracts following the 2024 NFL Draft:
Sundiata Anderson, Grambling State, DE (6-3½, 240)
Joe Andreessen, Bryant/Buffalo, ILB (6-0, 240)
McCallen Castles, UC Davis/Tennessee, TE (6-4, 250)
Ricardo Chavez, Idaho, PK/P (6-1, 199)
Jalen Coker, Holy Cross, WR (6-1, 208)
Matthew Cook dinner, Northern Iowa, PK (6-0, 196)
Russell Dandy, Jap Illinois, CB (5-10, 180)
Anim Dankwah, Howard, OT (6-8, 353)
Theo Day, Northern Iowa, QB (6-6, 225)
Mike Edwards, Campbell, OT (6-6, 360)
Owen Glascoe, LIU, TE (6-3, 244)
Cam Grandy, Illinois State, TE (6-4½, 253)
Garret Greenfield, South Dakota State, OT (6-6, 311)
Alex Gubner, Montana, DT (6-2, 295)
Devron Harper, Mercer, WR (5-8, 165)
Hayden Hatten, Idaho, WR (6-1, 210)
Zach Heins, South Dakota State, TE (6-6, 260)
Michael Hiers, Samford, QB (6-1, 205)
Braxton Hill, Montana, LB (6-1½, 228)
Jarveon Howard, Alcorn State, RB (5-10, 219)
Ty James, Mercer, WR (6-0, 199)
Jadon Janke, South Dakota State, WR (6-2, 212)
Jaxon Janke, South Dakota State, WR (6-2, 206)
Lawrence Johnson, Southeast Missouri, SS (6-0, 201)
PJ Jules, Southern Illinois, S (5-11½, 205)
Jake Kubas, North Dakota State, OG, (6-3½, 308)
Nate Lynn, William & Mary, DE (6-3, 253)
Marshel Martin IV, Sacramento State, WR/TE/H-back (6-1, 222)
Isaiah Main, Florida A&M, ILB (5-11, 233)
Bryce Oliver, Youngstown State, WR (6-1, 214)
Jay Individual, Chattanooga, OLB (6-2, 237)
Mason Pline, Ferris State/Furman, TE (6-6, 251)
Winston Reid, Weber State, ILB, 5-11½, 223
Billy Schaeffer, Lafayette, OLB (6-3, 231)
Jaden Shirden, Monmouth, RB (5-8, 187)
Derryk Snell, Montana State, FB (6-1, 231)
Isaiah Stalbird, South Dakota State, OLB/S (5-11½, 207)
Jalen Sundell, North Dakota State, C (6-5, 301)
Lorenzo Thompson, OL, Rhode Island (6-6. 307)
Mason Tipton, Yale, WR (5-10, 182)
Mikey Victor, Alabama State, CB (6-2, 205)
Chris Walker, Montana, OT (6-6, 305)
David White Jr., Western Carolina, WR (6-2, 195)
(Faculties with probably the most NFL Draft choices throughout their FCS period.)
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