LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Graduate running back Tyler Hoosman has signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as a priority free agent, the organization announced on Saturday night. Hoosman is one of 18 undrafted free agents that agreed to terms with the Chargers after the conclusion of the 2023 NFL Draft.

Hoosman had a sensational 2022 season at North Dakota after transferring from Northern Iowa. In one season, Hoosman put his name in the UND Division I record book, coming in at No. 9 in career rushing yards (1,023) and tied for No. 8 in career rushing touchdowns (12). His rushing yardage last season also sits No. 3 in UND's Division I history for yards rushed in a single season.

Last season, he ranked third in the Missouri Valley Football Conference for rushing yards (1,023) and was also third in rushing yards per game with 85.2.

The Northern Iowa transfer finished his year with six 100-yard rushing games, including a career-high 147 yards in the 48-31 win over Missouri State. At the conclusion of the season, Hoosman garnered second team All-MVFC accolades and was named to the first team MVFC All-Academic Team.

Hoosman joins Matt Waletzko (2018-21) in the NFL, as Waletzko is currently with the Dallas Cowboys.