There were always going to be a few shocking departures as Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton and GM George Paton cut down the roster this week. However,
Across the NFL, teams whittled their rosters down to 53 players on Tuesday. As always, there were plenty of surprises, including among undrafted free agents. With initial rosters set, here are five 2025 undrafted free agents to keep an eye on this season.
Could UDFA linebacker Karene Reid make the Broncos 53-man roster? After seven rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft, Utah linebacker Karene Reid did not hear his name called.
All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.
The Denver Broncos have a storied history of finding diamonds in the undrafted rough. From Super Bowl champions, like Rod Smith, Chris Harris, Jr., C.J.
Despite the loss of Karene Reid to the NFL and Sione Fotu to Houston via the transfer portal, the Utah Utes appear to be in good shape at linebacker heading into what they hope is a turnaround season — barring injuries, of course.
Utah’s Karene Reid signed a free agent contract with the Denver Broncos on Saturday night after he wasn’t selected in the NFL Draft. Based on projections, the senior from American Fork was expected to be taken in the seventh round or end up as a priority free agent. Earlier, the Broncos took Utah tight end Caleb Lohner in the seventh round.
Height: 6000 (verified) Weight: 231lbs (verified) Year: Senior Pro Comparison: Tanner Vallejo Utah Utes linebacker Karene Reid projects as a depth linebacker and potential special teams staple at the NFL level.
Overview: Karene Reid is a hard-nosed, instinctive linebacker who thrives when playing in the box. His ability to diagnose plays quickly and attack downhill makes him a disruptive force, particularly in run support and when pressuring the quarterback.
Two of Utah football’s top defensive playmakers, Karene Reid and Junior Tafuna, are making the most of their opportunity at the Reese’s Senior Bowl, a premier showcase for NFL Draft prospects.
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
The 2025 Hula Bowl, held at FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando, showcased some of the top college football talent as scouts from across professional leagues evaluated potential future stars.
Utah Utes linebacker Karene Reid has accepted an invitation to the 2025 Reese’s Senior Bowl, a recognition that underscores his outstanding collegiate career and NFL potential.
Utah football has faced its share of challenges, but as always, the defense has remained a consistent bright spot. Despite a rocky start to the season, the Utes' defense continues to hold opponents under 30 points per game, even though they have given up more yardage than fans are accustomed to seeing.
Utah linebacker Karene Reid will be sidelined for the Utes’ upcoming game against the Utah State Aggies at Maverik Stadium due to a lower leg injury sustained last week against the Baylor Bears.
The University of Utah participated in a test program in December 2023, utilizing in-helmet radio communication during their Las Vegas Bowl game against Northwestern.
Utah Utes linebackers Karene Reid and Lander Barton have been named to the 2024 Butkus Award Watch List, recognizing them among the top linebackers in college football.
Over 18 months ago, BYU picked up a commitment from defensive end prospect Adney Reid. Reid's commitment came as a relative surprise considering he was living in Australia at the time.