UNI tight ends sign NFL contracts

From University of Northern Iowa Sports Information

 Former University of Northern Iowa tight ends Schuylar Oordt and Ryan Mahaffey agreed to free agent contracts with the St. Louis Rams and Baltimore Ravens, respectively, of the National Football League on Tuesday morning.

Oordt and Mahaffey agreed to the deals shortly after the 9 a.m. opening of the signing period for undrafted free agents.

Oordt concluded his career at UNI with 66 catches for 1,229 yards and 12 touchdowns, averaging 18.6 yards per catch from 2007-10. He was a second-team All-Missouri Valley Football Conference selection as a junior in 2009 and an honorable mention pick in 2010.

Mahaffey started 43 games in his UNI career, making 25 receptions for 227 yards and six touchdowns. He was named to the MVFC All-Newcomer Team as a freshman in 2007 and earned second-team All-MVFC honors in 2008 and 2009. Mahaffey was also recognized on the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District second team in 2009 and was an MVFC All-Academic pick in 2010.

Oordt and Mahaffey each played in 51 games over their careers at UNI, helping lead the Panthers to three conference championships.

Mahaffey and the rest of the Baltimore Ravens will report to training camp on Wednesday. Oordt will begin camp with the Rams on Friday.