A Division II transfer who jumped to North Texas for one season and nearly helped push the Mean Green into the College Football Playoff, Cameron Dorner signed with New England as an undrafted free agent.
Cameron Dorner spent three seasons proving himself at Division II Shepherd University before taking a leap to North Texas for his final college season. That gamble paid off as he became a key piece of one of the nation's top scoring offenses, and the New England Patriots signed him as an undrafted free agent after the 2026 NFL Draft.
Path to the league
Dorner is a graduate of Oakdale High School and began his college career at Division II Shepherd University in West Virginia, where he played three seasons. He transferred to North Texas for the 2025 season, stepping up to the FBS level for his final year of eligibility.
Career highlights
At North Texas, Dorner immediately became a productive contributor in an offense that led the nation in scoring, showing the size-speed combination of a 6-foot-1, 195-pound receiver who could win at the catch point. His transition from Division II to a high-powered FBS attack in a single season stood out to NFL scouts evaluating his upside.
2025 season recap
In his lone season at North Texas in 2025, Dorner caught 56 passes for 911 yards and eight touchdowns as the Mean Green went 12-2 and came close to a College Football Playoff berth. He went undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft and signed with the New England Patriots as a priority free agent.
Sources
- ESPN: Cameron Dorner player page
- Frederick News-Post: New England Patriots sign Oakdale grad Cam Dorner to a priority free-agent contract
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Wide Receiver
- Group
- offense
- College
- North Texas
- Hometown
- New Market, MD, USA
- Age
- 22
- Status
- active
