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Red Sox Aggressive In Signing 11 Undrafted Free Agents
The Boston Red Sox agreed to terms with 11 undrafted free agents following the conclusion of the 2020 MLB draft last week. Due to the shortened draft this year, all 30 teams may sign an unlimited number of high school and college players who went undrafted for a maximum of $20,000 each. The Red Sox […]
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Rangers Reach Deals With Seven Undrafted Players
The Texas Rangers agreed to terms with seven undrafted free agents following the conclusion of the 2020 MLB draft last week. Due to the shortened draft this year, all 30 teams may sign an unlimited number of high school and college players who went undrafted for a maximum of $20,000 each. The players signed include […]
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Phillies Ink Eight Undrafted Free-Agent Pitchers
The Philadelphia Phillies agreed to terms with eight undrafted free agents following the conclusion of the 2020 MLB draft last week. Due to the shortened draft this year, all 30 teams may sign an unlimited number of high school and college players who went undrafted for a maximum of $20,000 each. All eight of the […]
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Padres Sign Six Undrafted Free Agents
The San Diego Padres agreed to terms with six undrafted free agents following the conclusion of the 2020 MLB draft last week. Due to the shortened draft this year, all 30 teams may sign an unlimited number of high school and college players who went undrafted for a maximum of $20,000 each. The players the […]
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Ryan Watson Among Orioles Recent College Signings
The Baltimore Orioles agreed to terms with three undrafted free agents following the conclusion of the 2020 MLB draft last week. Due to the shortened draft this year, all 30 teams may sign an unlimited number of high school and college players who went undrafted for a maximum of $20,000 each. The Orioles agreed with […]
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Nats Agree With Three Undrafted Free Agents
The Washington Nationals agreed to terms with three undrafted free agents following the conclusion of the 2020 MLB draft last week. Due to the shortened draft this year, all 30 teams may sign an unlimited number of high school and college players who went undrafted for a maximum of $20,000 each. The Nationals added Rhode […]
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Brandon McIlwain Among Mets Undrafted Free-Agent Additions
The New York Mets agreed to terms with three undrafted free agents following the conclusion of the 2020 MLB draft last week. Due to the shortened draft this year, all 30 teams may sign an unlimited number of high school and college players who went undrafted for a maximum of $20,000 each. New York signed […]
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Antonio Velez Joins Marlins After Draft
The Miami Marlins agreed to terms with Florida State University left-handed pitcher Antonio Velez following the conclusion of the 2020 MLB draft last week. Due to the shortened draft this year, all 30 teams may sign an unlimited number of high school and college players who went undrafted for a maximum of $20,000 each. Director […]
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Mariners Agree With Four Undrafted Free Agents
The Seattle Mariners agreed to terms with four undrafted free agents following the conclusion of the 2020 MLB draft last week. Due to the shortened draft this year, all 30 teams may sign an unlimited number of high school and college players who went undrafted for a maximum of $20,000 each. The players added include […]
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Giants Add Ty Weber, Carter Williams As Undrafted Free Agents
The San Francisco Giants agreed to terms with Illinois right-handed pitcher Ty Weber and North Carolina Central outfielder Carter Williams following the conclusion of the 2020 MLB draft last week. Due to the shortened draft this year, all 30 teams may sign an unlimited number of high school and college players who went undrafted for […]
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Robbie Peto Joins Dodgers After Going Undrafted
The Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to terms with Stetson right-handed pitcher Robbie Peto following the conclusion of the 2020 MLB draft last week. Due to the shortened draft this year, all 30 teams may sign an unlimited number of high school and college players who went undrafted for a maximum of $20,000 each. Peto was […]
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D-Backs Add Undrafted Free-Agent Danny Oriente
The Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to terms with Louisville outfielder Danny Oriente following the conclusion of the 2020 MLB draft last week. Due to the shortened draft this year, all 30 teams may sign an unlimited number of high school and college players who went undrafted for a maximum of $20,000 each. Oriente was one of […]
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Eight Undrafted Free Agents Join Cubbies
The Chicago Cubs agreed to terms with eight undrafted free agents following the conclusion of the 2020 MLB draft last week. Due to the shortened draft this year, all 30 teams may sign an unlimited number of high school and college players who went undrafted for a maximum of $20,000 each. The Cubs added Cal […]
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Cardinals Agree With Eight Undrafted Free Agents
The St. Louis Cardinals agreed to terms with eight undrafted free agents following the conclusion of the 2020 MLB draft last week. Due to the shortened draft this year, all 30 teams may sign an unlimited number of high school and college players who went undrafted for a maximum of $20,000 each. The players signed […]
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Brewers Add Three Undrafted Free Agents
The Milwaukee Brewers agreed to terms with three undrafted free agents following the conclusion of the 2020 MLB draft last week. Due to the shortened draft this year, all 30 teams may sign an unlimited number of high school and college players who went undrafted for a maximum of $20,000 each. The Brew Crew signed […]
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Bryson Horne Among Undrafted Free Agents To Sign With Braves
The Atlanta Braves signed three undrafted free agents for a maximum of $20,000 following the conclusion of the MLB draft last week. Those players include Columbus State first baseman Bryson Horne, Tusculum right-handed pitcher Carter Linton and Miami (Ohio) utility man Landon Stephens. Because of the shortened draft this year surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, all […]
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Toronto Makes Deals With Three Undrafted Free Agents
The Toronto Blue Jays agreed to terms with three undrafted free agents following last week's draft. They include Vanderbilt second baseman Harrison Ray, Baylor outfielder MacKenzie Mueller and Texas-Arlington utility man Zac Cook. Ray was a teammate of Austin Martin, who was taken fifth overall by the Blue Jays, so the two will continue their […]
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A's Add Three Minor Leaguers
The Oakland Athletics signed three undrafted free agents for a maximum of $20,000 each. They include Wake Forest catcher/infielder Will Simoneit, Loyola Marymount catcher Cooper Uhl and Iowa right-handed pitcher Grant Judkins. The 2020 draft concluded on Thursday, June 11, but all 30 teams are allowed to sign an unlimited number of high school and […]
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Astros Sign Seven Undrafted Players
The Houston Astros have agreed to terms with seven college players who went undrafted last week, according to sources. The players include Southeast Missouri outfielder Justin Dirden, Concordia University Irvine pitcher Jimmy Endersby, Texas-Arlington pitcher Cesar Gomez, Houston Baptist pitcher Kyle Gruller, Tiffin University outfielder Cody Orr, Central Missouri pitcher Jonathan Sprinkle and Missouri infielder […]
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Byron Leftwich, Tom Brady Bonding
Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich was playing for the Jaguars, Falcons, Steelers and Buccaneers when quarterback Tom Brady was becoming a star in the NFL with the Patriots some 15 years ago. "The history that he understands, the history that I understand, the ability for us to be able to talk top-level football, […]
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Jalen Reagor's Role In Question
Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver Jalen Reagor, who was selected 21st overall in the first round in April, is likely to take a back seat to DeSean Jackson in 2020, so the rookie might see most of his work out of the slot. Reagor was one of only two college players with at least four […]
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Tee Higgins A True Deep Threat
Cincinnati Bengals rookie wide receiver Tee Higgins, drafted 33rd overall in the second round, had the third-most receiving yards on deep targets among Power 5 receivers last year with 565 and the third-most contested catches in the ACC since 2018 with 23, per Pro Football Focus. A high percentage of those numbers came against opposing […]
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Laviska Shenault Jr. A Versatile And Physical Receiver
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr., taken 42nd overall in the second round of the draft, aligned out wide on 107 snaps, in the slot on 75 snaps and in the backfield on 27 snaps at Colorado last year, per Pro Football Focus. Shenault had the most yards after the catch (1,060) among […]
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Brandon Aiyuk Excels At Yards After Contact
San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, who was drafted 25th overall in April, had the second-most receiving yards after contact last year with 378, per Pro Football Focus. Aiyuk also ranked fifth in yards after the catch with 710. Emmanuel Sanders led the team with 29.3 percent of the team's air yards after […]
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Denzel Mims Has Opportunity In Jets Offense
New York Jets rookie wide receiver Denzel Mims, selected 59th overall in the second round, had 12 touchdowns on targets of 10-plus air yards last year, which was tied for third-most in college football. Jets receivers had only 10 catches of 20-plus air yards all year in 2019, tied for second-fewest. Robby Anderson had eight […]
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Jerry Jeudy's Versatility Will Help His Cause
Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, taken 15th overall in April's draft, has some volatility working with a second-year player at quarterback in Drew Lock on a team that invested in running back Melvin Gordon III in free agency. But Jeudy showed alignment versatility and precise route-running at Alabama, which will help him produce […]
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Justin Jefferson More Than Just A Slot Receiver
Minnesota Vikings rookie wide receiver Justin Jefferson, taken 22nd overall in the first round, has a safe floor with a lot of upside in 2020. Per Pro Football Focus in 2019 out of the slot, Jefferson had 109 catches (second-most in a single season since 2014), 18 touchdowns (the most) and 1,518 yards (second-most). He […]
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Michael Pittman Jr. Should Serve As Deep Threat
Indianapolis Colts rookie wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr., drafted 34th overall in the second round, logged the most deep catches (12) of 20-plus air yards and receiving yards (493) in the Pac-12 last year and the fourth-most yards after the catch in the Pac-12 since 2018 with 716, per Pro Football Focus. Colts receivers had […]
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Henry Ruggs III Comes With Some Risk
Las Vegas Raiders rookie wide receiver Henry Ruggs III, the 12th overall pick in April's draft, has plenty of fantasy upside, but there is also some potential downside that keeps him from being NFL Network's Cynthia Frelund's top projected rookie wideout. Ruggs lined up wide in 80 percent of his snaps at Alabama last year […]
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CeeDee Lamb Projected To Be Top Rookie Receiver
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, taken 17th overall in the first round, is projected to finish as the most productive rookie wideout in 2020 by NFL Network's Cynthia Frelund. Lamb was excellent from the slot at Oklahoma and has an elite ability to produce yards after the catch. He forced the second-most missed tackles […]
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