On Wednesday, the Memphis Showboats kicked off the 2024 USFL draft by selecting quarterback Jason Bean with the No. 1 overall pick. While no members of the San Francisco 49ers were selected in the first round of the UFL draft, four rookies came off the board in the spring football league draft.
Undrafted rookie free agents Cody Schrader, Evan Anderson, Briason Mays and Tanner Mordecai were all selected in the first nine rounds of the UFL draft.
Schrader’s was drafted in the second round by the St. Louis Battlehawks. After a decorated season at Missouri that included All-American honors, Schrader signed with the 49ers as an undrafted free agent. Schrader ran for 1627 yards to go along with 14 touchdowns last season for the Tigers.
Schrader will have the chance to compete for a place on the roster or a spot on the practice squad at training camp.
Via @XFLBattlehawks on Twitter:
MIZZOU TO THE LOU‼️
with our second selection in the 2024 ufl college draft, we proudly select RB cody schrader ⚔️ pic.twitter.com/vG2xq8bnyn
— St. Louis Battlehawks (@XFLBattlehawks) July 17, 2024
Undrafted rookie free agent quarterback Tanner Mordecai came off the board in the ninth round to the D.C. Defenders. Mordecai played three seasons at Oklahoma before transferring to SMU. Mordecai then spent his final season of college football at Wisconsin.
Via @XFLDefenders on Twitter:
Our 9th pick of the 2024 UFL College Draft is QB Tanner Mordecai! 🫡 pic.twitter.com/6lFWShGMvR
— D.C. Defenders (@XFLDefenders) July 17, 2024
The Memphis Showboats drafted defensive tackle Evan Anderson in the fourth round, Reigning XFL champions, the Arlington Rengades selected center Briason Mays in the ninth round.
Via @USFLShowboats on Twitter:
We've selected DT Evan Anderson with our third pick of the 2024 UFL College Draft 👏💪 #SHOWTIME🤩 pic.twitter.com/vIkDefKA14
— Memphis Showboats (@USFLShowboats) July 17, 2024
Via @XFLRenegades on Twitter:
With our 9th pick in the 2024 UFL College Draft, we've selected Briason Mays 🙌 pic.twitter.com/rNJQXp9Xwo
— Arlington Renegades (@XFLRenegades) July 17, 2024
The UFL could be a potential option for the undrafted rookies if they don’t stick with the 49ers or make a practice squad in the NFL.
The UFL season is slated to kick off after the NFL season has come to a close. The 2024 season began in late March and came to an end in mid-June.
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