NFL Draft’s Top 10 Undrafted Signings From the Big 12

The 2025 NFL Draft is in the books and the Big 12 Conference finished fourth in college football in terms of number of players drafted by each conference. The SEC and Big Ten led the way, followed by the ACC and Big 12.

But as is always the case, there are dozens of players who signed this weekend as undrafted free agents. This can be better, sometimes, for certain players, because they get to pick where they want to go. Here are 10 undrafted players from the Big 12 who found great homes and could be mainstays in the NFL for years to come.

Cobee Bryant, Kansas CB: Atlanta Falcons

Cobee Bryant was expected to be drafted on Day 3, but it did not happen for him. Bryant had 13 career interceptions as a Jayhawk and 22 passes defensed. As a four-year starter, he may be a bit undersized, but he’s a ballhawk who will have a great chance to build a career at the next level.

Caleb Etienne, BYU OT: Cincinnati Bengals

The former Cougar is a bit of a project at the next level, but the tools are there. In fact, the measurables and size, at 6’6” and 330 pounds, were so impressive, some thought he might get picked as a late-round project. He started his collegiate career at Fort Scott Community College in 2019, where he ranked as the second-best junior college offensive tackle. His impact led to his transferring to Oklahoma State, where he spent two seasons with the Cowboys. Then, he went to BYU, where in 2024 he was named an an Honorable Mention All-Big 12 Lineman.

Stevo Klotz, Iowa State TE: Los Angeles Chargers

Klotz was a back-to-back Second-Team All-Big 12 selection the last two seasons for the Cyclones. After starting his career as a walk-on, Klotz was placed on scholarship in 2023, and finished his career with 149 yards on 15 receptions with two touchdowns. He’s 6’4”, 250 pounds, and a classic Iowa State player who was overlooked and developed. And it seems like these Cyclones tend to overperform expectations in the NFL.

Brennan Presley, Oklahoma State WR: Los Angeles Rams

Brennan Presley may be the most underrated wide receiver in the NFL Draft after a huge career with the Cowboys. Presley is the Oklahoma State career leader in receptions (315) and ranks seventh in touchdown receptions (23) and sixth in receiving yards (3,315). He also finishes fourth all-time in Oklahoma State history with 4,902 all-purpose yards. He’s only 5’8”, but can he be a Hunter Renfrow-type player at the next level?

Tyler Batty, BYU DL: Minnesota Vikings

Batty is a multi-year starter at BYU, and while he’s older at 25, he has the experience you’d want for a guy coming in at his age. He was a First-Team All-Big 12 selection in 2024 after being named second-team in 2023. He has a knack for the ball, forcing and recovering multiple fumbles during his career as well. At 6’6” and 270 pounds, there’s no downside here.

Mello Dotson, Kansas CB: Las Vegas Raiders

Dotson was considered an active cornerback who shows ability to play in both zone and man coverage. Scouts saw a player who played with good leverage and awareness, splitting his threats well with good positioning. He also had great ball skills at KU. I am surprised, just like Cobee Bryant, that he went undrafted. But he will have a great opportunity for a team looking for young talent in Las Vegas.

Corey Kiner, Cincinnati RB: San Francisco 49ers

The 5-foot-9, 209-pound Kiner became the fifth Cincinnati Bearcat to have back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons and he was sixth in rushing in the Big 12. He was fourth among Division I running backs in forced missed tackles. Kiner’s shortcomings may be his size and speed, but he gets to play in Kyle Shanahan’s system, which is a blessing for any offensive player looking to make it at the next level.

Trey Rucker, Oklahoma State S: Washington Commanders

Rucker was a multi-year starter at Wake Forest and then at Oklahoma State. He had some great games during his career, including a 2024 season that included being named the Big 12 Conference defensive player of the week after notching 15 tackles, in a season-opening win over South Dakota State. In week 4, he notched 14 tackles and two interceptions in a tough 22–19 loss to Utah.

Jalin Conyers, Texas Tech TE: Miami Dolphins

Conyers bounced around with Oklahoma and Arizona State before settling in at Texas Tech in 2024. Conyers spent one season in Lubbock but made a big impact, appearing in all 13 games with three starts. He ranked fourth on the team with 30 receptions for 320 yards, and both of those marks led all tight ends on the roster. He also added five receiving touchdowns. He also played quarterback or Arizona State, making two starts. That says something about his ability to process and football smarts. This is a great signing with a high-upside player who is 6’3” and 260 pounds and finished 2024 as a Second-Team All-Big 12 selection.

Matt Jones: Baylor LB: Las Vegas Raiders

Jones is a veteran who played for six years at Baylor and played a total of 62 games. He had a total of 199 tackles and 12.0 sacks in his college career. Jones is considered an average athlete, but has a well above average football IQ, with a ton of experience. Jones joins a Raiders team that went heavy on the offensive side of the ball in the draft, which will give him opportunities going forward to make the roster.