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Live Gophers NFL Draft Tracker: Deven Eastern, Other Landing Spots, UDFAs

Saturday afternoon will be busy for some Minnesota NFL hopefuls.
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Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; The 2026 NFL Draft Theater stage at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; The 2026 NFL Draft Theater stage at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft was the busiest for Gophers football. Defensive lineman Deven Eastern was their lone draft pick, and three more players signed as undrafted free agents (UDFAs). Here's a live tracker of all the Saturday news.

Deven Eastern selected No. 242 overall (7th round) by the Seattle Seahawks

Eastern keeps the Gophers' eight-year streak of producing at least one NFL Draft pick alive, and he will join his former teammate Nick Kallerup in Seattle. He was a four-star high school prospect from Shakopee, Minnesota, before he opted to stay home and play for the Gophers. He has been rewarded for staying five years, and he has developed into an NFL Draft pick. He'll no join the defending Super Bowl champions,

Le'Meke Brockington signs with Atlanta Falcons

Brockington showed immense potential throughout his Gophers career, but he also struggled with injuries. He now gets his NFL shot in Atlanta as a UDFA after finishing last season with 46 catches for 484 yards and four touchdowns. His path to making the roster could be tricky, but he will get the opportunity in his home state, as a native of Moultrie, Georgia.

Jalen Logan-Redding signs with Los Angeles Rams

Logan-Redding was another homegrown talent who began and ended his college career with the Gophers. He has now been rewarded with his NFL opportunity in Los Angeles with the Rams. He has the ability to line up at multiple positions along the defensive line, which could help his chances of sticking around in the league.

Jameson Geers sings with Arizona Cardinals

The Gophers now have four tight ends in the NFL. Geers is set to join the Cardinals, while Ko Kieft, Brevyn Spann-Ford and Nick Kallerup are already in the league. Spann-Ford and Kallerup both made the active roster as UDFAs, while Kieft was selected in the NFL Draft. Geers has shown the ability to be a productive tight end, and he'll now get the chance to do it in the NFL.

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Tony Liebert
TONY LIEBERT

Tony Liebert is particularly known for his coverage of the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers, though he also contributes to coverage of the Minnesota Vikings, Timberwolves and Twins. His writing style is noted for providing in-depth analysis and insights, making him a go-to source for fans looking for comprehensive coverage of Minnesota sports.

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