Undrafted Free Agents 2012: Players Teams Will Regret Not Drafting

There are a few players that teams inexplicably passed on for seven full rounds and they will all be asking themselves why when these spurned players put their talent to work on showing the world they have the chops to make it in the NFL. 

It didn't take long for teams to sign these talented players at the conclusion of the draft, and they will be happy they did. 

Chris Polk, RB

This was the most puzzling of all players to go undrafted. Polk was a supremely productive back at the University of Washington. He became just the seventh player in Pac-12 history to rush for over 4,000 yards. 

While he had some concerns over a shoulder injury, there is nothing to suggest it will hamper him anytime soon, and he even had the word of famed surgeon Dr. James Andrews saying he is ready to go. 

Polk was signed by the Eagles, where he has absolutely no shot of winning the starting job from LeSean McCoy, but Polk will definitely make the roster and he will impress enough as a backup that the Eagles will be confident starting him if McCoy should get hurt. 

As long as Polk stays healthy, at some point he will be a featured back in this league. 

Chase Minnifield, CB

With the increased need for corner depth, it is shocking that no one selected Minnifield. After the draft, he reportedly signed with the Redskins. 

Minnifield's lack of speed will keep him from ever being a star in this league, but he has the tools to be a solid starter. 

He is a physical corner. He can get a good jam on receivers at the line and he is a solid tackler. He also has solid tackling skills. 

Minnifield is solid enough to compete for playing time as a dime corner right off the bat. 

Jarrett Boykin, WR

Boykin never received a lot of hype for this draft, but he is a solid player. He will also have an easy time making the roster of his reported new team, the Jacksonville Jaguars.

He does not have the tools to ever be a starter in this league, and he lacks speed. However, at 6'2", he has decent size. He also has good hands, route running and instincts. 

He will be an invaluable possession receiver for years.