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Updated April 28, 2025, at 12:19 p.m.

Two former Harvard football players signed with NFL teams as undrafted free agents on Saturday, bringing the total number of Crimson players in the league to seven.

Former Harvard football standout Tyler Neville signed with the Dallas Cowboys, adding another chapter to his career as a top tight end, while former Crimson running back Sone Ntoh joined the Baltimore Ravens.

Former Crimson defensive lineman Thor Griffith and offensive lineman Austin Gentle, remain unsigned. Griffith received an invitation to the Seattle Seahawks' rookie minicamp where he could sign as an undrafted free agent if he impresses Seattle’s coaching staff.

Both Neville and Ntoh transferred to other collegiate programs for their final years of eligibility, with Neville moving to the University of Virginia while Ntoh suited up for Monmouth University.

The pair provided a strong boost to the Crimson’s offense, with Neville hauling in 37 receptions for 394 yards and two touchdowns during the 2024 season, establishing himself as one of the Ivy League’s top tight ends.

Meanwhile, Ntoh added a powerful presence to the backfield, appearing in eight games and carrying the ball 64 times for 232 yards. His physical running style gave The Crimson a dependable short-yardage option and helped sustain drives.

Together, Ntoh and Neville helped fuel Harvard’s 6-4 campaign in the 2022 season, the last time the two played together donning a Crimson jersey.

At Harvard, Neville was a reliable offensive weapon, recording more than 1,000 receiving yards and ten touchdowns over his collegiate career. His time in Cambridge was also underscored by an inspiring personal story, having overcome early health challenges, including a chest wall disorder and Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

After transferring to Virginia, Neville continued to impress, finishing his 2024 season with 394 receiving yards and two touchdowns on 37 receptions. His standout performance against Wake Forest — featuring four catches for 68 yards and two touchdowns — was one example in his oft cited ability to thrive against top-tier competition.

Now signed with the Ravens, Ntoh will look to make his mark in a crowded Baltimore backfield led by veteran running back Derrick Henry.

The pair will report to their teams’ minicamps next month, hoping to impress coaching staff, see some preseason action, and earn spots on their teams 53-man rosters.

—Staff writer Rahem D. Hamid can be reached at rahem.hamid@thecrimson.com.

—Staff writer Dhruv T. Patel can be reached at dhruv.patel@thecrimson.com. Follow him on X @dhruvtkpatel.

—Staff writer Saketh Sundar can be reached at saketh.sundar@thecrimson.com. Follow him on X @saketh_sundar.