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Haley (5’9/190) was a three-year starter in the Nittany Lions’ secondary, logging 6.5 career tackles for loss and five interceptions. In 2017, PFF College credited Haley with a stingy 41.7 passer rating allowed on throws into his coverage. Haley shined in Indy, running 4.44 and confirming his elite short-area quicks with a 6.51 three-cone time. Haley isn’t built to cover plus-sized perimeter wideouts, but he is extensively experienced on special teams and profiles nicely to slot corner.

Lowry missed the 2025 season after suffering a torn ACL. He totaled nine quarterback pressures and one sack back in 2024. Lowry, 31, will likely serve as a backup player if he sticks with the team beyond training camp.

Jacobs spent two seasons at Maryland followed by three seasons at UAB. A torn ACL ended his 2023 season, and he unfortunately suffered a season-ending foot injury in 2024. He posted a 342/4 rushing line and a 15/82/1 receiving line in his final college season. Packers RB Josh Jacobs is Isaiah’s older brother.

Pavia (5'10/207) was a Heisman Trophy finalist in 2025 who seemingly had a decent shot at getting drafted, but his on-field numbers were not big enough to offset concerns about his stature and bizarre pre-draft behavior. So in the end, he must attend a minicamp. He posted as 3,539/29/8 passing line and an 862/10 rushing line last year, but clocked a 4.83-second 40 at Vanderbilt’s Pro Day. In theory, his passion and production could make him an ideal backup, but he apparently has a ways to go before earning the league’s trust.

Eason got a sixth year of eligibility with Tennessee because of the 2020 pandemic and a redshirt 2021 season in 2025, and he was able to procure 31 tackles with 4.5 of those coming for loss. The 6-foot-2, 323-pound is literally built to be a run stuffer, and he showed at times the ability to split double teams with more quickness than you’d expect from a player of his size. He also showed to be a step slow at times, with very little success at winning his reps as a pass-rusher. Eason seems more likely than not to be a two-down player, and one who likely will be on a roster bubble barring something unforeseen. The 49ers also signed Notre Dame WR Will Pauling, Notre Dame S Jalen Stroman and Illinois DT James Thompson.

Williams is a six-year college player who spent four seasons at Alabama and two seasons at Florida State. He notably suffered a season-ending knee injury in 2021 and never once cleared 600 yards rushing in a single season. Williams is likely a long shot to make the Titans’ roster.

The Ravens drafted Randall with the No. 174 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft’s fifth round yesterday. Bisciotti has been the Ravens’ majority owner since 2004 and was reportedly “begging” general manager Eric DeCosta for the chance to draft a rookie this year. According to DeCosta, Bisciotti “did his research and studied the tape, talked to people.” Bisciotti notably has a really good relationship with Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney. Swinney moved Randall (6’3/232) from wide receiver to running back for the 2025 season after Randall showcased shifty moves when given the chance to run the ball and contribute as a returner late in 2024. Whether Randall can earn the No. 2 or No. 3 running back role remains to be seen, but it is probably fair to assume that, as far as Day 3 rookies go, Randall’s job security is fairly safe for the time being.

Donaldson (6’2”/230) burst on the scene as a true freshman at West Virginia, rushing for 87-526-6 in seven games before a leg injury ended his season. Donaldson was recruited as a three-star tight end before moving to RB during training camp and quickly cemented himself as the starter for the Mountaineers. He rushed for 421-2,058-30 in three seasons before transferring to Ohio State last season. With the Buckeyes, Donaldson managed just 96 carries in 13 games, rushing for 361 yards and 10 scores while averaging a paltry 3.8 YPC. Despite his prowess as a former tight end, Donaldson has never been much of a factor in the passing game, catching just 47 passes for 286 yards in four seasons. Despite his size, Donaldson struggled mightily after contact, posting a 2.99 yards after contact per attempt for his career, and averaging 2.92 YCO/ATT or less in each of his final three seasons. He totaled just 24 carries of 15 or more yards in his career, and may not have much to offer outside of a short-yardage/goal-line role. As a developmental player, Donaldson is worth a look, especially when considering the flashes he showed as a freshman, but the larger body of work leaves much to be desired. He’ll need a strong camp if he hopes to stick on the end of a roster. The Saints also signed DT Keeshawn Silver.

The Bengals waived Burton in December 2025 after a disappointing run with the team. Burton was a talented wide receiver prospect out of Alabama, who slipped to the 2024 NFL Draft’s third round. Still just 24 years old, Burton might have a chance to turn things around. He did not play at all last year and caught 4-of-14 targets for 107 yards in 2024.

Shuler, 23, racked up 206 solo tackles, 29 TFLs, six forced incompletions, three interceptions, 46 quarterback pressures and nine sacks as a four-year college player and three-year starter at USF. He lined up as a box defender on a vast majority of snaps, though he lined up at times over the slot and as an outside linebacker as well.

Smith spent eight seasons with the Buccaneers, who drafted him in the 2015 NFL Draft’s second round, before signing a one-year deal with the Chiefs back in 2023. He has not played since that season. In 2020, Smith’s Buccaneers defeated the Chiefs in Super Bowl LV and in 2023, his Chiefs defeated the 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII. Smith was also named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team in 2015. He earned more than $66.6 million over the course of his career.