Undrafted Cats land with NFL teams

Former UK linebacker Micah Johnson has been invited to the New York Giants’ rookie mini-camp on a tryout basis after going undrafted over the weekend, according to the New York Giant’s website.

Johnson was, perhaps, the most notable former UK player to not have his named called by an NFL team. Johnson was a former first-team All-SEC selection.

Other former Cats who went undrafted, but have signed with NFL teams, include offensive tackle Justin Jeffries, who signed with the San Diego Chargers, tailback Alfonso Smith, who signed with the Arizona Cardinals, tight end T.C. Drake, who signed with the Kansas City Chiefs, and offensive lineman Zipp Duncan, who signed with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Defensive tackle Corey Peters (Atlanta Falcons), Trevard Lindley (Philadelphia Eagles) and John Conner (New York Jets) were each drafted within the opening seven rounds.