HBCU to Pro

NFL Signings 2019 Tracker

By HBCU Gameday

Posted on April 28, 2019

A handful of HBCU players quickly sign contracts as UDFAs

The NFL Draft has concluded but the work is far from over. In a league that’s anchored by undrafted free agents, teams will now move to sign players who weren’t drafted and pass out invites to mini-camps.

We’ll update HBCU players who sign and get camp invites as the information comes in.

Yurik Bethune an outside linebacker from Alabama A&M has signed a contract with the Atlanta Falcons.

Yurik Bethune has been signed as an Undrafted Free Agent by the @AtlantaFalcons.#BDN #ProDawgs #RiseUp pic.twitter.com/zoYVQbMhEQ
— #BDN ⚪️ (@aamufb) April 28, 2019

Arkansas-Pine Bluff punter Jamie Gillan has signed with the Cleveland Browns.

The @Browns signed All-Conference @UAPB_FB Punter @Jamie_Gillan10 as an Undrafted Free Agent. #NFLDraft #UDFA #Browns #UAPBInTheNFL 🏈#OURTownOURTeam pic.twitter.com/0xwNPBzGGh
— GoldenLionsAthletics (@UAPBLionsRoar) April 28, 2019

Former Tennessee State offensive lineman Chidi Okeke agreed to terms with the Washington Redskins after the draft concluded.

Congratulations to Former Tiger Chidi Okeke on Agreeing to a Free Agent Offer with the Washington Redskins!!!#BigBlueRising pic.twitter.com/FsG4eOzWrf
— TennesseeSt Football (@tsu_football) April 27, 2019

Sterling Shippy from Alcorn State has been invited to the 2019 Rookie Minicamp with the Indianapolis Colts.

Shippy Invited to Minicamp with Indianapolis Colts https://t.co/RXp9e0NlKA
— Alcorn Sports (@BRAVESSPORTS) April 28, 2019

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Eric Bowie of Jackson State has been invited to mini-camp with the Atlanta Falcons.

Congrats to Eric Bowie who was invited to mini-camp with the Atlanta Falcons! #TheeILove #BleedTheeBlue pic.twitter.com/2bMM9RD0J4
— Jackson State Athletics (@GoJSUTigers) April 29, 2019

Shamdu Nalls from Virginia Union will be attending mini-camp with the Buffalo Bills.

Congrats @fcsbowl Shamdu Nalls Virginia Union University @VUU_Football headed to the @buffalobills #Fcsbowl @FCSScout @NFLDraftBlitz @HBCUGameday pic.twitter.com/jBe0td7Je6
— FCS BOWL (@FCSBOWL) April 28, 2019

Former Bowie State defensive end Derrick Tate is attending camp with the Atlanta Falcons.

Big S/O to @DownbottomNico for being invited to Rookie Mini-Camp with the @AtlantaFalcons !!!! #BSU #BULLDOGNATION #GOLDPRIDE #BITEDOWN pic.twitter.com/OL6wB9YfaC
— BSU Dawg Pound (@BowieStFootball) April 29, 2019

Former Morehouse defensive back Mandell Ray has been invited to the Oakland Raiders camp.

Morehouse's Mandell Ray Invited to Oakland Raiders Rookie Minicamp https://t.co/FG1xarbbxc
— Morehouse Athletics (@MaroonTigers) April 29, 2019

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North Carolina A&T Defensive Lineman Julian McKnight has received a mini camp invite from the Chicago Bears.

Congrats and best of luck to Julian McKnight (@Thatboyju_) for receiving an minicamp invite from the @ChicagoBears #AggiePride #HumblebutHungry #NCAT pic.twitter.com/xtFDb293da
— NC A&T Football (@FOOTBALL_NCAT) April 30, 2019

Benedict’s Rickym Holmes has been invited to Tampa Bay Buccaneers Rookie Camp.

Benedict's @Lord_los18 signs with @Buccaneers . #TheBESTofBC pic.twitter.com/eZ9EED9ACe
— BC Tigers Athletics (@benedict_tigers) May 2, 2019

Former Southern receiver Trey Smith has also earned an invite to the Indianapolis Colts minicamp.

Former @SouthernU_BR WR Trey Smith received a rookie camp invite from the @Colts https://t.co/H0C7QbWbzy
— Southern U. Sports (@SouthernUsports) April 30, 2019

We’ll have more updates as they become available.