Sam Hartman, Taulia Tagovailoa among 2024 NFL Draft's top undrafted players

Dwight McGlothern earned second-team All-SEC honors (Coaches) after finishing second in the SEC with four interceptions to go with 52 tackles as a junior in 2022, before electing to skip the 2023 NFL Draft and return for another campaign. He entered 2023 as a preseason first-team All-SEC pick (Media, Coaches), though his numbers dipped. After starting all 13 games in 2022, McGlothern only started six of the nine games he played in during the 2023 season. In 2023, McGlothern finished with 20 tackles, three interceptions and a forced fumble.

Gabe Murphy, Edge, UCLA

Gabe Murphy managed eight sacks last season with the Bruins, starring alongside 2024 NFL Draft pick Laitatu Latu at edge. Murphy signed Saturday with the Minnesota Vikings as a depth option within the front seven. A former three-star recruit from Dallas, Murphy has a twin brother who also played with him in the Pac-12. The Vikings had an excellent draft, taking Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy and Alabama edge rusher Dallas Turner in the opening round on Thursday.

Sam Hartman, QB, Notre Dame

Former Wake Forest and Notre Dame quarterback Sam Hartman, who spent his last season with the Fighting Irish, signed with the Washington Commanders. It's a better situation for Hartman landing in Washington, behind No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams and others, given that it was one of the franchise's of his choosing. He was a near record-setting with the Demon Deacons and has a chance to land a roster spot later this summer.

Taulia Tagovailoa, QB, Maryland

The brother of Miami Dolphins quarterback and former Alabama standout Tua Tagovailoa, Taulia Tagovailoa signed with the Crimson Tide before becoming a multi-year starter in the ACC for Mike Locksley and Maryland. He put up notable numbers and tried to get a waiver to play a sixth season in 2024, but that was denied. Tagovailoa opted out of Maryland's appearance in the Music City Bowl last season as he prepared to enter the portal and state his case to the NCAA, marking a premature end to a record-setting Maryland career. He leaves as the Big Ten's all-time leading passer, with 11,256 yards, and Maryland's all-time leader is most major passing categories.

Cody Schrader, RB, Missouri

Former Missouri star Cody Schrader, the lead rusher in the SEC and 2023 Burlsworth Award Winner last season with the Tigers, was unexpectedly left out of Saturday's final rounds. He had 851 yards after contact last fall and arrived at Missouri as an unknown transfer from college football's lower ranks. He is a former walk-on who enters the NFL with a chip on his shoulder and point to prove after signing with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent.

Dillon Johnson, RB, Washington

Former Mississippi State and Washington running back Dillon Johnson was one of several notable ballcarriers who went undrafted on Day 3, but is expected to sign with the Tennessee Titans. Johnson was a workhorse in the SEC for the Bulldogs before starring with the Huskies and helping former coach Kalen DeBoer win the Pac-12 last season before reaching the national championship game. Injury concerns are a primary reason Johnson slid in the draft.

Curtis Jacobs, LB, Penn State

Curtis Jacobs played four seasons at Penn State and showcased the versatility to play all three spots for the Nittany Lions while also displaying the athleticism to be a playmaker on special teams and in space. Jacobs also has five-star pedigree from the recruiting process. Many thought he had an opportunity to move up the linebacker pecking order in the pre-draft process, but Jacobs was not picked. CBS Sports reports that Jacobs has agreed to a contract with the Kansas City Chiefs where he'll try and make the roster for the two-time defending Super Bowl champions.

Kalen DeLoach, LB, Florida State

A former Under Armour All-American, Kalen DeLoach had 68 tackles and seven sacks as a veteran starter for the Seminoles during FSU's run to a conference championship last season. He has signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to Zenitz. He earned First-Team All-ACC honors in 2023 as well as a Second-Team All-American accolade. He started 37 of the final 38 games he played in Tallahassee and was one of FSU's most dependable defenders as a speed threat on the outside.

Josh Proctor, S, Ohio State

One of the few veterans Ohio State lost from its defense ahead of the 2024 season, Josh Proctor saved many of his top performances when it mattered most for the Buckeyes and was a hard-hitter in the secondary. Proctor won the starting job in center field during his sixth season at the program last fall and maintained it throughout the 2023 campaign, per Bucknuts. Despite missing two games with minor injuries, Proctor finished his final year with a career-best 47 total tackles, four tackles for a loss and one interception that he returned for a touchdown.

Leonard Taylor III, DL, Miami

Via Inside The U, Leonard Taylor finished his college career with 64 tackles, 22.5 tackles for loss, six sacks, and one interception. According to Pro Football Focus, Taylor played 870 snaps during his UM career and generated 53 pressures while playing in 31 games for the Hurricanes. In 2023, Taylor produced 18 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, and one sack while generating 21 pressures in ten games. An injury that was sustained against Florida State knocked Taylor out of action for Miami's final two regular season games.