Saints' UDFA Class: Donaldson, Shipley, More

0:00On April 26th, the New Orleans Saints crushed their NFL draft with grades of B or better for most experts, and they kept the momentum going by, signing 10 undrafted free agents right after. Standouts include Ohio State Running Back, CJ Donaldson, Texas Kicker Mason Shipley, and a mix of offensive tackles, defensive linemen, and cornerbacks. Like to Sean Jones from Alabama, Donaldson transferred from West Virginia to Ohio State last year, where his rushing yards dropped to 361 and 96 carries. But he still led the buck eyes in rushing touchdowns with 10. He got stuck behind a hot freshman, yet stay productive and even nearly top the team's scoring chart. Fans and analysts are buzzing about Donaldson because of his size, speed, and big 10 pedigree. He racked up over 2,400 career. Playing yards and 40 touchdowns in college. Shipley adds heat to the kicker spot, with a sharp 51 out of 59 field goals last season after dominating a Texas State.

1:00These guys bring serious experience, defensive linemen Michael Heldman started 42 games with 19 sex as Central Michigan, while tackle. Alex Walsh Lager has 51 starts across multiple schools. Others like JVR SUDs hopped programs, including LSU, giving the Saints depth without spending draft capital. This UDFA class could spark real cam battles, and bolster a roster already looking stacked. Keep an eye on training camp for who sticks. Football news, powered by AI. This is NFL News Today. I'm Corey with The Story.