Florida had just three players selected in the NFL Draft, held last week in Las Vegas, marking the program’s fewest draft picks in a decade.
But Kaiir Elam (Buffalo Bills), Zachary Carter (Cincinnati Bengals) and Dameon Pierce (Houston Texans) are not the only former Gators who have a chance to see the field as rookies in the National Football League in 2022.
At the conclusion of the seventh round, five Gators from the 2021 team signed as undrafted free agents.
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Jeremiah Moon
Outside linebacker Jeremiah Moon was projected to hear his name called in the sixth or seventh round, but he eventually went undrafted.
Moon, who suffered three season-ending injuries during his six-year career with the Gators, has signed with the Baltimore Ravens as a free agent.
Malik Davis
Running back Malik Davis is following Pierce to the Lone Star State, having signed a free agent deal with the Dallas Cowboys.
Davis was Florida’s starter running back for 12 of 13 games last season, rushing 92 times for 487 yards and five touchdowns. He also hauled in 23 receptions for 217 yards and a pair of receiving touchdowns.
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Tyrone Truesdell and Antonio Valentino
Prior to last season, defensive tackles Tyrone Truesdell (Auburn) and Antonio Valentino (Penn State) arrived at the UF through the NCAA transfer portal.
Having completed their collegiate careers in Gainesville, the duo will now begin professional careers in the same location.
Truesdell and Valentino are headed to the Meadowlands, signing with the New York Giants.
Jean Delance
Rounding out UF’s list of undrafted free agent signees is another transfer: offensive lineman Jean Delance.
After transferring to the Gators after a three-year starter from Texas, Delance was an interesting prospect in the draft, with several teams impressed by his athleticism and pass protection in prowess.
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But Delance’s film left something to be desired, and he struggled in the run game during his UF career.
Nevertheless, the Chicago Bears remain intrigued and signed a free agent deal within 24 hours of the conclusion of the draft.