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Florida WR Elijhah Badger finds landing spot as undrafted free agent

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Florida Gators wide receiver Elijhah Badger (6) rushes with the ball against the Mississippi Rebels during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. (Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images)

Florida Gators wide receiver Elijhah Badger is joining one of the best organizations in the NFL. The Kansas City Chiefs are signing Badger as an undrafted free agent.

The move was first reported by John Hendrix.

Badger was UF’s leading receiver in 2024. He posted team highs in receiving yards (803), touchdowns (4) and yards per catch (20.67), which ranked No. 5 nationally. 

Badger had seven career 100-yard receiving games, including three at Florida. He made three receptions for a career-high 148 yards last season against Kentucky.

Badger was one of four top-100 transfers for the Gators in their 2024 class. He was the No. 12 wide receiver and No. 79 overall transfer in the On3 Industry rankings.

“The growth that he showed,” Napier said of what stood out about Badger’s lone season with the Gators. “I thought the development that’s on film. I wish we had him another year. I really think he could make a huge jump. So, a value pick that I think could really be even better a year from now.”

Badger led the Sun Devils in receiving in his last two seasons at Arizona State, making 135 catches for 1,579 yards and 10 touchdowns. He hauled in 65 passes for 713 yards and three touchdowns in 2023 after 70 receptions for 866 yards and 7 TDs in 2022.

Badger played in the Hula Bowl and competed in the NFL Scouting Combine.

NFL Combine results

Prospect grade: 6.18
40-yard dash: 4.43 seconds
10-yard dash: 1.53 seconds
Vertical jump: 35.5’’
Measurables: 6’ 1’’, 200 pounds
Arm: 32 1/8’’
Hand: 9 1/2’’

Draft analysis

“There are times where Badger looks like the youngster on the playground who’s a grade older than everyone else and able to do whatever he wants. He’s on the lighter side and won’t outrun NFL coverage but the game comes naturally for him. His route running can be effective but needs better detail and urgency. He has above-average ball skills to track throws and win in tight spaces or pluck the ball from outside his frame. He’s slippery with the ball in his hands and can handle kick returns. If he can handle more physical NFL coverage, he has the talent to become a WR3.” — Lance Zierlein, NFL.com

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