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These Mizzou football players signed undrafted free agent deals after the 2022 NFL Draft

While Tyler Badie and Akayleb Evans had their names called Saturday in the NFL Draft, other Missouri players will have their chance to make an NFL roster, too.

MU players who did not get selected are signing free-agent rookie camp contracts.

Here are the Missouri players who have signed undrafted deals:

Center Michael Maietti

Missouri center Mike Maietti (55) prepares to snap the ball during a game against Kentucky on Oct. 24 at Faurot Field.
Missouri center Mike Maietti (55) prepares to snap the ball during a game against Kentucky on Oct. 24 at Faurot Field.

The anchor to Missouri's offensive line is heading to Pittsburgh.

Tigers center Michael Maietti has a rookie mini-camp deal with the Steelers, his agent told the Tribune.

Maietti was a 2021 Pro Football Focus second-team All-American, a member of the 2021 USA Today All-SEC team and a 2021 Associated Press and Pro Football Focus All-SEC first-team player.

He came to Missouri after starting 33 games at Rutgers.

Wide receiver Keke Chism

Missouri wide receiver Keke Chism (6) catches a pass prior to a game against North Texas at Faurot Field.
Missouri wide receiver Keke Chism (6) catches a pass prior to a game against North Texas at Faurot Field.

Chism has signed with the Green Bay Packers, according to insider Jordan Schultz.

Chism was one of Missouri's best receivers last season, catching 41 passes for 511 yards and three touchdowns.

He was one of the biggest offensive threats, sporting a 6-foot-5, 214-pound frame.

Cornerback Allie Green

Georgia wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (5) catches a pass against Missouri defensive back Allie Green IV (24) during a game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga.
Georgia wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (5) catches a pass against Missouri defensive back Allie Green IV (24) during a game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga.

Green has signed with the Chicago Bears, per Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network.

Like Evans, Green came to Missouri from Tulsa and played one season for the Tigers.

Green is billed as a cornerback who plays physical in man coverage. He had four pass breakups and 24 tackles for MU last season.

Defensive lineman Akial Byers

Missouri Tigers defensive lineman Akial Byers (0) sacks Central Michigan Chippewas quarterback Jacob Sirmon (3) during the Tigers' 2021 home opener.
Missouri Tigers defensive lineman Akial Byers (0) sacks Central Michigan Chippewas quarterback Jacob Sirmon (3) during the Tigers' 2021 home opener.

Byers has signed with the Green Bay Packers, reported Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Byers confirmed the signing on his Instagram.

He recorded 1 1/2 sacks for the Tigers in his final season.

Chris Kwiecinski is the sports editor for the Columbia Daily Tribune, overseeing University of Missouri and Boone County sports coverage. Follow him on Twitter @OchoK_ and contact him at CKwiecinsk@gannett.com or 573-815-1857.

This article originally appeared on Columbia Daily Tribune: Where Mizzou football players signed 2022 UDFA deals with NFL teams