Huntington, West Virginia – Marshall football's 2023 team has six players who were either drafted or signed as undrafted free agents (UDFA) during the 2024 NFL Draft weekend.
The Thundering Herd were one of four teams in the Group of Five to boast multiple draft picks, joining Troy, UTEP and Tulane. Marshall also had four players signed as UDFAs after the draft.
“I'm really looking forward to all of our players continuing their football journeys,” Marshall football coach Charles Huff said. “All of them are special to me and to this community. Everything they've been through in their college careers, from coaching changes due to COVID-19 to conference changes to the NIL to the transfer portal and more. , and to be in this position is nothing short of amazing.
“I will always cherish these guys and what they meant to this program and this university. I can't wait to watch them all pursue their dreams at the highest level. They remained committed to us and trusted us to create growth and value for themselves and their families. ”
Marshall took the first player from the Sun Belt Conference in the 2024 NFL Draft at running back on Saturday. Rasheen Ali Photographed at 5th Round (165th Overall) by the Baltimore Ravens.
Just over an hour later, Marshall cornerback Micah Abraham Published as 6th Round selection (201cent (Overall) He was selected by the Indianapolis Colts, the second time in the last 20 years that Hurd has been given multiple draft picks.
In addition to multiple draft picks, Marshall had four players who signed UDFA contracts with the team after the draft.
Marshall defensive end owen porter He signed with the Minnesota Vikings, where he will look to continue causing havoc in opposing backfields.
Porter caused havoc at the defensive end position throughout the 2023 season, leading Marshall with 15 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, and adding five sacks and 13 quarterback hurries. His 57 tackles were also fourth-most among hard defensemen.
Hurd also had two offensive linemen sign UDFA contracts. Ethan Driskell and dalton tucker.
Driskel, a 6-foot-8, 313-pound offensive tackle, received a postseason invite to Reese's Senior Bowl and received a lot of attention in the days and weeks leading up to the NFL Draft before signing with the Super Bowl Champions. collected.
The Louisville, Kentucky, native played in 48 career games at Marshall and started the final 26 games of his career at left tackle.
Tucker, one of Marshall's longest-tenured offensive linemen, impressed scouts with his numbers at his pro day at the Chris Klein Athletic Complex and joined Abraham in joining the Colts after signing a UDFA contract Saturday night. will be joining.
The 6-foot-6, 307-pound lineman has the versatility to play guard or tackle and has been a key part of the Hurd's run game success over the past four seasons, appearing in 47 games.
Sunday morning, Marshall linebackers. Eli Neal He also got his chance in the NFL when he signed a UDFA contract with the Los Angeles Rams.
Neal led the Marshall defense with 93 tackles, including 10.5 tackles for loss and two sacks. The 6-0, 222-pound linebacker also has football talent, recording two interceptions with two fumble recoveries.
In his career at Marshall, Neal had 375 tackles, 32.5 tackles for loss, 12 sacks, five interceptions and five fumble recoveries.
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