Missouri Tigers Players Agree to Undrafted Free Agent Deals

Nov 25, 2016; Columbia, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers head coach Barry Odom embraces Missouri Tigers linebacker Donavin Newsom (30) on Senior Day before the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Faurot Field. Missouri won 28-24. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 15, 2016; Gainesville, FL, USA; Missouri Tigers defensive lineman Rickey Hatley (95) is congratulated by defensive back Aarion Penton (11) after they made a defnreisve stop against the Florida Gators during the second quarter at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Rickey Hatley, DT – Houston Texans

Hatley didn’t really do anything spectacular during his time at Mizzou, collecting just three sacks over four seasons, but there’s something to be said for a defensive tackle who can hold his own as part of an SEC defensive line rotation for three full seasons. The 6-foot-4, 310-pound Hatley did that well, and he’s got a solid combination of size and athleticism. In addition, he was tutored by former Mizzou defensive line coach Craig Kuligowski, who has had about as high of a success rate as anyone when it comes to developing NFL defensive linemen.

Hatley might be an under-the-radar, inexpensive candidate to fill a backup 5-technique defensive tackle role for the Texans. His chances could improve if J.J. Watt has complications while working his way back from back surgery.

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