YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) - Although no Youngstown State Penguins heard their names during the NFL draft, two will still get their shot to show their stuff to NFL teams.
According to SB Nation and Sports Illustrated, the Penguins' Kevin Rader and Damoun Patterson have signed undrafted free agent contracts. Rader has agreed to terms with the Green Bay Packers, Patterson with the Atlanta Falcons.
Rader has one of the most memorable catches in school history, back in the 2016-2017 season, Rader made the catch that sent the Penguins to the National Championship game when he hauled in a touchdown catch against Eastern Washington in the closing seconds.
In his career, Rader caught 41 passes for 601 yards and four touchdowns.
As for Patterson, a Utah State transfer, he led the team in receiving yards this past season with 555 yards on 32 catches and four touchdowns.
In his career, Patterson racked up 1,039 yards and six touchdowns in two seasons with YSU.
