Cincinnati Football: Multiple former Bearcats sign free agent deals following NFL Draft

Several former Bearcats signed undrafted free agent deals following the NFL Draft including linebacker Wil Huber, offensive lineman Lorenz Metz, tight end Leonard Taylor and more!

Huber reportedly agreed to a contract with the Minnesota Vikings, while Metz was acquired by the Chicago Bears, and Taylor signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday night.

Metz earned All-AAC First Team honors in 2022 and was expected to have a significant role last season but dealt with multiple injuries before eventually returning in November.

Taylor became a key contributor on the offense in 2021, totaling a career-high 28 catches for 268 yards and four touchdowns including at least one reception in 24 consecutive games.

Cincinnati Football: Multiple former Bearcats sign free agent deals following NFL Draft

Stay tuned for additional draft coverage as several other former Bearcats hope to get signed on Sunday including Ty Van Fossen, Ja’Von Hicks, Jabari Taylor, James Tunstall and others.

There have been nine former Cincinnati players acquired by NFL teams this weekend as Tre Tucker was drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders and Tyler Scott was selected by the Chicago Bears.

Cincinnati Football: Minnesota Vikings sign former Bearcats star linebacker Ivan Pace Jr

After not being selected in the draft, Cincinnati native and former Bearcats star linebacker Ivan Pace Jr signed an undrafted free agent deal with the Minnesota Vikings yesterday!

Pace racked up a team-high 136 tackles and nine sacks last season, becoming the first unanimous All-American in program history and taking home AAC Defensive Player of the Year.