EWU's Rodgers Drafted by Falcons
Eastern Washington's Jake Rodgers was the only Big Sky Conference player selected in this weekend's NFL Draft.
Rodgers was tabbed in the seventh round by the Atlanta Falcons with the 225th overall pick. Rodgers, a 6-foot-6, 320-pound offensive lineman played two seasons at EWU after transferring from Washington State. Rodgers, from Spokane, Wash., started all 14 games in 2014, helping the Eagles to their third straight Big Sky Championship.
At least one Big Sky player has been selected in the NFL Draft each season since 1963 with the exception of one year.
Several other Big Sky players agreed to free-agent deals after the draft ended.
Sacramento State All-American wide receiver DeAndre Carter inked a deal with the Baltimore Ravens. Montana defensive end Zack Wagenmann, who suffered a broken foot earlier this month, agreed to terms with the Arizona Cardinals.
Montana State linebacker Alex Singleton is headed to the Seattle Seahawks, while former Cal Poly linebacker Nick Dzubnar signed with San Diego. Former Sacramento State QB Garrett Safron received at invite to rookie mini-camp in Oakland. EWU safety Tevin McDonald signed with the Raiders. Northern Arizona tight end Beau Gardner will join Rodgers in Atlanta. Northern Colorado defensive tackle Lexington Smith signed with Baltimore.
Cal Poly linebacker Cameron Onkto was invited to Tampa Bay's rookie mini-camp.
The list will be updated as more signings are confirmed.