FRESNO, Calif. - Following the conclusion of the 2022 NFL Draft on Saturday, former Fresno State football players who did not hear their name called will still get their chance at playing football at the next level as a handful of players were signed as undrafted free agents.
As of Sunday afternoon, three former Bulldogs were picked up by teams across the league. Within minutes of the NFL Draft ending, RB Ronnie Rivers (Arizona Cardinals), DT Kevin Atkins (San Francisco 49ers) and DE/LB Arron Mosby (Carolina Panthers) were signed.
This story will be updated as free agency continues, and teams make announcements on mini camp invites.
A look at RB Ronnie Rivers - Arizona Cardinals
Rivers finished his Bulldog career as Fresno State's all-time leading in points scored. Having played five years in a Bulldog uniform, Rivers is the Fresno State record holder in career touchdowns scored (52), rushing touchdowns (40), receiving touchdowns by a running back (12), receiving yards by a running back (1,417) and pass receptions by a running back (150). He left as second in program history in rushing attempts (672), third in career rushing yards (3,417), and fourth in career all-purpose yards (5,208).
He was a three-time All-Mountain West running back - second team (2019), first team (2020), honorable mention (2021).
A look at DT Kevin Atkins - San Francisco 49ers
Atkins was a sixth-year Bulldog, playing from 2016-21. The numbers put up in 2021 were the best of his career as he recorded single-season best numbers in tackles (41), tackles for loss (13.0) and sacks (7.0). He also led the team with two fumble recoveries on the year.
Atkins was a four-year starter, and a significant member of the Bulldogs' defensive line throughout the years. He was a three-time All-Mountain West honorable mention defensive lineman.
A look at DE/LB Arron Mosby - Carolina Panthers
Mosby was a fifth-year Bulldog in 2021. The Sanger, Calif. native made the most of his Bulldog career, coming into the program as a safety in 2016 but put on weight and used his athleticism to move to linebacker and defensive end. Mosby has played all phases of the defense, as well as having participated in special teams throughout the years.
In 2021, Mosby led the FBS with six forced fumbles. His stat line included 40 tackles (24 solo), 15.5 TFL for 66 yards, 6.0 sacks, six forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, two quarterback hurries, and three broken up passes. He also had a fumble recovery returned for a touchdown in the season opener against UConn. Mosby led the team with 15.5 tackles for loss, a mark that ties for sixth-most in a season in program history.