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Undrafted Rookie WR Earns Shot With Eagles After Surprise Signing

Training Camp is never short on surprises, and the Philadelphia Eagles added another twist this week.

On Tuesday, the team signed a rookie wide receiver who had previously joined the Eagles in June during Rookie Camp, only to be released shortly after. But sometimes, second chances come quicker than expected. This week, the door opened again—and he stepped through it.

The move came as part of a roster shuffle that saw the Eagles waive WR Danny Gray with an injury designation. It cleared the way for the team to bring back a wideout who’s been fighting for his NFL dream since going undrafted out of Sam Houston State.

Ife Adeyi signs with Eagles

This rookie racked up impressive college numbers: 164 receptions, 2,312 yards, and 19 touchdowns through the air, along with four rushing touchdowns and over 300 yards on the ground. At 5-foot-10, he may not tower over defenders, but his speed and playmaking instincts stood out—especially in the 2021 season, when he posted 54 catches, 742 yards, and 10 touchdowns.

And then came the moment that put him on every scout’s radar: a last-second, game-winning touchdown grab in the FCS National Championship, sealing the title with less than 20 seconds left on the clock.

Now, Ife Adeyi is back in Philly—and this time, he’s here to stay.

“I’ve followed the Eagles for as long as I can remember - the toughness, the passion, the way this city lives for football,” Adeyi said. “Now that I’m part of it, I’m locked in. I came to Philly to earn a ring, and I truly believe this team has everything it takes to get there.”

It's a big leap from Sam Houston to South Philly—but if this underdog wideout keeps flashing the heart he’s known for, he just might find a home in Midnight Green.

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