NFL Draft Round Up: SMU Drafted and UDFA Signings

by: Courtney Schellin04/26/26courtdoessports

The Ponies didn’t make a ton of noise in the 2026 NFL Draft, but SMU did officially hit the 2026 NFL Draft board with one pick in the fourth round and four undrafted free agent signings.

Lone Pony in the NFL Draft:

Matthew Hibner, TE, Baltimore Ravens

SMU TE Matthew Hibner went in Round 4 of the 2026 NFL Draft with the 133rd pick to the Baltimore Ravens.

Per our full round up on Hibner signing with the Ravens, the tight end notched 55 catches for 804 yards and eight touchdowns over 27 games with the Mustangs.

After a solid Combine performance and SMU Pro Day with confirmed meetings with NFL teams (not including Ravens), Hibner is the only SMU player to be drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Jan 2, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; SMU Mustangs tight end Matthew Hibner (88) attempts to catch the ball against Arizona Wildcats defensive back Devin Dunn (29) in the first half during the Holiday Bowl at Snapdragon Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

However, after the conclusion of the NFL Draft, a few undrafted Ponies went on to sign with multiple teams.

Pony UDFA Signings:

Isaiah Nwokobia, S, Cincinnati Bengals

Jul 22, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Southern Methodist player Isaiah Nwokobia answers questions from the media during ACC Media Days at Hilton Charlotte Uptown. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Nwokobia signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent.

Despite suffering an injury at the end of the season for the Mustangs, Nwokobia was still able to put pen to paper and join an NFL roster and is off to Ohio.

The SMU safety earned First-Team All-ACC honors in 2024 and was named AAC Championship Game MVP in 2023.

Jordan Hudson, WR, Dallas Cowboys:

Feb 27, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; SMU wideout Jordan Hudson (WO23) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images

It was no secret Jordan Hudson was a top contender to sign with an NFL team after his performance at the NFL Combine and his reported meetings after SMU Pro Day. As it turns out, Hudson will be staying home right here in D-Town, signing with the Dallas Cowboys.

Hudson finished off at the Hilltop with his best collegiate season last year with a team-high 766 receiving yards and six touchdowns, earning All-ACC Third-Team honors.

Isaiah Smith, DE, Carolina Panthers:

Nov 29, 2025; Berkeley, California, USA; Southern Methodist Mustangs defensive end Isaiah Smith (1) during the fourth quarter against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Isaiah Smith says he spent about 70 days training in Miami prior to SMU Pro Day saying, “I’ll help them win the Super Bowl” as his message to NFL Teams.

The Carolina Panthers clearly took note. The SMU defensive end was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Panthers on Saturday.

Smith finished off strong with the Mustangs his senior year, with 18 TFLs (leading the ACC), 8.5 sacks (a career best and good for fourth in the ACC) and finished with a career-high 3.5 sacks at Boston College on Nov. 8, tied for second most in a game in program history.

RJ Maryland, WR, Green Bay Packers

Feb 27, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; SMU tight end RJ Maryland (TE16) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The 6’4, 240-pound TE signed with the Green Bay Packers Saturday as an undrafted free agent.

Maryland put up a solid NFL Combine performance and finished his career at SMU as the all-time leader in receiving yards and touchdowns for a tight end.

Maryland hopes to follow in the footsteps of his father, Russell Maryland, former NFL defensive lineman with some merit to show for it — first overall pick in the 1991 NFL Draft, three-time Super Bowl champion, and 10 seasons (1991–2000), primarily with the Dallas Cowboys.

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Cam Roberston, DL, Arizona Cardinals:

Nov 29, 2025; Berkeley, California, USA; Southern Methodist Mustangs defensive end Cameron Robertson (9) stands at the line against the California Golden Bears during the fourth quarter at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Cam Robertson signed with the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent on Saturday.

After SMU Pro Day, Robertson said, “I can play through adversity. They love how hard I go,” as his message to teams, and the Cardinals will look to take him up on that.

The Mustangs team captain finished his senior season on the Hilltop with a career-best 52 tackles (27 solo), a career-high 10 TFLs, a career-high 5.0 sacks, a career-high eight tackles on two occasions and a season-high 1.5 sacks in win against Stanford on Oct. 11.

Romello Brinson, WR, Miami Dolphins

Nov 29, 2025; Berkeley, California, USA; Southern Methodist Mustangs wide receiver Romello Brinson (3) before the game against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

The Mustangs receiver is headed home as a Miami native after signing with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent Saturday.

Brinson ran a 4.62 40-yard dash at SMU Pro Day and had private dinners scheduled with a handful of members of the Cowboys offensive staff, including Ken Dorsey, after SMU Pro Day but it looks like the Dolphins called dibs first.

Terry Webb, DL, Los Angeles Chargers

Nov 29, 2025; Berkeley, California, USA; Southern Methodist Mustangs defensive tackle Terry Webb (4) during the first quarter against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Webb said, “It’s been a long time coming” on SMU Pro Day, and his signing day has finally come.

Webb signed with the Los Angeles Chargers Saturday as an undrafted free agent.

The defensive lineman finished at SMU with 46 total tackles (22 solo), 5.5 sacks (good for second on the team) and tied for 14th in the ACC and finished with career highs in tackles (8), TFLs (2.5) and sacks (2.0) at Wake Forest on Oct. 25.

Jeffrey M’Ba, DL, Washington Commanders

Nov 29, 2025; Berkeley, California, USA; Southern Methodist Mustangs defensive tackle Jeffrey M'ba (6) during the fourth quarter against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images — Nov 29, 2025; Berkeley, California, USA; Southern Methodist Mustangs defensive tackle Jeffrey M’ba (6) during the fourth quarter against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

M’BA signed with the Washington Commanders as an undrafted free agent Saturday.

The defensive tackle recorded 42 tackles (16 solo), 7.5 TFLs, third most on the team, 5 sacks, a season-high eight tackles against Baylor on Sept. 6 and set a career high for sacks with 2.5 in win at Missouri State on Sept. 13 to finish off his graduate season with the ‘Stangs.

T.J. Harden, RB, Cleveland Browns

Nov 22, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; SMU Mustangs running back T.J. Harden (27) eludes the tackle of Louisville Cardinals defensive lineman Wesley Bailey (23) for a touchdown during the first half at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Harden signed with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent Saturday.

Harden finished with SMU with 787 rushing yards on the season (a team-leading mark and good for ninth in the ACC), led the team in total touchdowns with 10, totaled a career-best nine rushing touchdowns and tied for eighth in the conference.

Notable Mustangs to go undrafted and unsigned (so far):

Ahmaad Moses, S

Jan 2, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; SMU Mustangs wide receiver Yamir Knight (8) and safety Ahmaad Moses (3) are interviewed by Fox Sports broadcaster Joel Klatt after the Holiday Bowl against the Arizona Wildcats at Snapdragon Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The SMU team captain has yet to John Hancock with any NFL teams yet despite finishing with record stats at SMU and as All ACC first team honors.

Moses was one of few Mustangs invited to the NFL Combine and opted out of the 40-yard dash, but defied odds on his vertical high jump ranking fifth (3-way tie) amongst safeties. However, he did receive surgery after the NFL Combine which could be what is hindering his ability to sign with a team.

Moses confirmed he informally met with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after SMU Pro Day, but we will have to wait and see if anything plays out there.