Palmer, Mathis picked in sixth round, other Huskers sign as undrafted free agents

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Large receiver Trey Palmer and edge rusher Ochaun Mathis each had their names known as within the sixth spherical of the NFL Draft, simply three picks aside. Mathis was first off the board with the Los Angeles Rams taking the Texas native at 189th general. In his first and solely season in Lincoln, Mathis recorded a career-high 50 tackles.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers picked up Palmer at 191st general. In his lone season as a Husker, Palmer set the file for many receiving yards in a single recreation in program historical past with 237 yards and in addition holds the Nebraska file for many receiving yards in a season with 1,043.

A number of former Huskers didn’t have their names known as throughout the draft, nonetheless, nonetheless landed on NFL groups by the top of Saturday. Nebraska captain and tight finish Travis Vokolek signed with the Baltimore Ravens. Regardless of lacking two video games this previous season, Vokolek set career-highs with 20 receptions, 240 receiving yards, and two touchdowns.

Edge Garrett Nelson, additionally a former Nebraska captain, signed with the Miami Dolphins. Nelson forfeited his remaining yr of eligibility to enter the draft. In 2022, the junior had team-high 9 tackles, 5.5 sacks, and 65 complete tackles. Fellow edge rusher Caleb Tannor was additionally signed as an undrafted free agent by the New York Jets.

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