The 1 UDFA with Best Chance to Make the Roster in Every NFL Team's Training Camp

For some undrafted free agents, the opportunity to make an NFL is more than a shot in the dark.

Their presence on the roster isn't simply to serve as cannon fodder during training camp. Granted, the majority of an NFL roster is defined long before camp begins. However, there are always a few available openings for an individual to impress and earn their way into a lineup.

It starts with how the scouting department sees their talent before they even enter the building.

"There are a lot of different avenues these college players have to maximize their careers," Bengals senior personnel executive Trey Brown told reporters. "The guys have an opportunity to go back to school and get more playing time, get more experience, or maybe go back for financial reasons with NIL opportunities, or maybe they have an extra year because of COVID.

"All of the above are reasons why there are more guys in this year's draft class who had draft grades and ultimately didn't get drafted."

Once that point is reached, teams scramble to sign players they believe are capable of contributing.

"Those are the guys we want to target. The guys we have real draft grades on. That's where we start. Trying to get them to the roster," Brown continued. "We use the same process we use on the guys we draft. How do they fit our scheme, and can they make an impact?"

Then, it's up to those prospects to earn their keep and show enough during training camp and preseason where going undrafted no longer matters. Each roster has at least one (not including specialists) with a strong opportunity in front of them to not only make their respective roster but also to get onto the field early in their careers.

Arizona Cardinals: DL Elijah Simmons

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The Arizona Cardinals overhauled their defensive line this offseason with the additions of Josh Sweat, Dalvin Tomlinson, Calais Campbell and the first-round selection of Walter Nolen III.

In most cases, these types of moves might be a deterrent for an undrafted free agent to sign with the team, let alone make the roster.

In Elijah Simmons' case, he fits a specific role that's somewhat lacking even after the positional facelift. Beyond Tomlinson, the Cardinals are looking for depth regarding another potential space-filler along the defensive interior.

Simmons is a 6'1", 334-pound widebody capable of eating up blocks with enough explosiveness to reset the line of scrimmage. He won't bring much as a pass-rusher, but he's going to do the dirty work and create some havoc when necessary to unleash everyone else around him.

Atlanta Falcons: WR Nick Nash

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The Atlanta Falcons' top three wide receivers are set with Drake London, Darnell Mooney and Ray-Ray McCloud III. From there, the position group lacks a legitimate receiving threat.

KhaDarel Hodge is a fine player, but he makes his living on special teams. No other wide receiver on last year's roster had more than one catch.

Here's a simple solution: Sign college football's top wide receiver from the 2024 season. Nick Nash led all FBS wide receivers with 104 receptions, 1,382 receiving yards and 16 touchdown receptions for San Jose State.

Typically, his level of production deserves a draft slot. In his case, he's an older prospect (26), because he didn't start playing wide receiver until his fifth year on campus and he's not a top-end athlete. But he knows how to get open and use his body as a target.

Baltimore Ravens: LB Jay Higgins

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At its most basic level, the linebacker position is about "see ball, get ball." Jay Higgins embodies that approach.

Over the last two seasons, the reigning Big Ten Linebacker of the Year and unanimous All-American amassed 295 tackles, five interceptions and nine defended passes.

Interestingly, Higgins thrived when dropping into space, because he has an excellent feel for zone coverage and understanding of what offenses are trying to do.

However, the 23-year-old tested poorly prior to the draft, which is particularly damaging for a sub-230-pound linebacker. Still, he understands how to play the position at a high level. He's going to be in position. He's going to make plays.

With the Baltimore Ravens, he has a legitimate opportunity to provide immediate depth behind Roquan Smith and Trenton Simpson, even with the organization drafting fellow linebacker Teddye Buchanan.

Buffalo Bills: LB Keonta Jenkins

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The more a player can do, the more valuable he becomes to an NFL coaching staff.

In the case of the Buffalo Bills' Keonta Jenkins, he has experience playing linebacker and defensive back coming out of Virginia Tech.

While he's expected to concentrate on LB upon joining the Bills, that versatility gives him a leg up on others looking to make the roster.

Eventually, the Bills' defensive staff may start moving Jenkins around the field or view him as a capable sub-package option. He has the athleticism, tools and experience to immediately participate on special teams; he served on the Hokies' kick coverage, punt return and field goal/extra point units last season.

Furthermore, Buffalo's depth at linebacker is suspect even before taking into account Matt Milano and Shaq Thompson's injury histories.

Carolina Panthers: LB Bam Martin-Scott

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An upward trajectory is what every NFL team is looking for when it comes to a young player entering the professional ranks. Carolina Panthers linebacker Bam Martin-Scott fits the bill.

The 25-year-old began his football career at a community college before transferring to the South Carolina Gamecocks program. He never became a full-time starter, but contributed more and more each season.

During his final season on campus, Martin-Scott produced a career-high 67 tackles, nine tackles for loss and two forced fumbles.

He is an aggressive defender with a quick trigger, and he's going to deliver a blow upon contact. Those traits can also take him out of position. Still, he has "admirers" among the Panthers' coaching staff, according to Darin Gantt of the team's official site.

The Panthers aren't particularly deep or good at linebacker, which opens a pathway for anyone to secure a spot.

Chicago Bears: DB Tysheem Johnson

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Two different versions of Tysheem Johnson exist. He's either a bulldog of a defender not giving an inch to whoever he's facing or he's the defensive back who gives up big plays after a quick loss.

Both can be seen on Oregon's film last year. What makes Johnson so intriguing as a prospect is that aggressive mentality and the versatility within his skill set.

Last season, he split his time as the Ducks' free safety, working in the box and even lining up over the slot. A coaching staff can possibly hide his limitations by not asking him to do the latter as often.

For the Chicago Bears, Johnson's previous experience provides flexibility. He has a chance to challenge Jonathan Owens in his role behind Jaquan Brisker and Kevin Byard or just serve as a complementary piece.

Cincinnati Bengals: OT Caleb Etienne

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The Cincinnati Bengals have a type when it comes to offensive linemen. They prefer gargantuan blockers.

Starting offensive tackles Orlando Brown Jr. and Amarius Mims are both listed at 6'8", 350 pounds. Caleb Etienne enters a little-brother situation at A mere 6'7" and 329 pounds.

The organization did draft a pair of offensive linemen in Dylan Fairchild and Jalen Rivers in this year's third and fifth rounds, respectively. But the Bengals are already looking toward their future since left guard Cordell Volson and center Ted Karras are free agents after this season. Brown and right guard Cody Ford are only signed through the 2026 campaign.

The Bengals can bury someone as talented, albeit raw, as Etienne at the bottom of the roster, give him time to develop and then provide him with an opportunity to take over a spot.

Cleveland Browns: RB Ahmani Marshall

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Quinshon Judkins' legal troubles have thrown the Cleveland Browns' offensive plans in flux.

Judkins was arrested earlier this month over an alleged domestic violence incident. He did not report with fellow rookies to Browns' training camp, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer's Mary Kay Cabot.

As a second-round pick, Judkins was expected to fill the role vacated by Nick Chubb. Technically, Jerome Ford led the team in rushing during each of the previous two seasons. Even so, Chubb was always viewed as RB1 when healthy.

Now, Ford and fourth-round rookie Dylan Sampson will take the lead. Pierre Strong Jr. is more of a third-down option. Meanwhile, the 225-pound Ahmani Marshall can provide something different as an aggressive, downhill hammer.

Dallas Cowboys: LB Justin Barron

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Once the 2025 NFL draft ended, the Dallas Cowboys went hard after a pair of former Syracuse safeties. Either Alijah Clark or Justin Barron can be included as undrafted free agents capable of making the active roster, because there's merit to how either can fill a spot.

In this particular case, Barron is the more intriguing choice after he began his transition to linebacker during his final season on campus.

Physically, he is 6'4" and 226 pounds with plenty of experience working in space. He was also highly productive the last two seasons with 183 tackles, 14 tackles for loss and 10 defended passes.

Barron will need to be a little more physical against the run and consistent in his fills. But his potential is obvious as a sub-package linebacker, particularly in Dallas where Jack Sanborn and Kenneth Murray Jr. aren't known as pass defenders (at all).

Denver Broncos: OL Clay Webb

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Clay Webb had all the makings of a potential draft pick.

He began his career with the Georgia Bulldogs. After transferring to Jacksonville State, he became an all-conference performer. He started three seasons at the collegiate level. He even performed well at the Senior Bowl.

Two things held Webb back, though. He needed to show NFL teams he can play some center and not strictly stick to guard. Also, he was a part of a federal lawsuit regarding an alleged bullying incident during his high school career, though he has since been cleared.

Webb has plug-and-play potential at guard on the field, but the Denver Broncos are currently set at both of their starting spots. If the undrafted rookie shows he's capable of backing up all three interior positions, he should be a shoo-in to make the team's roster.

Detroit Lions: OL Mason Miller

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The Detroit Lions took multiple hits to their outstanding offensive line this offseason.

Frank Ragnow's unexpected retirement was a massive loss after making four Pro Bowls in the last five seasons. Graham Glasgow slides back over the ball.

Right guard Kevin Zeitler wasn't re-signed, but Detroit drafted Georgia's Tate Ratledge in this year's second round to fill that void.

Taylor Decker is also entering training camp on the physically unable to perform list. Though Lions head coach Dan Campbell believes the team's left tackle will return after this year's Hall of Fame game.

Undrafted free agent Mason Miller is a right tackle by trade. He doesn't immediately fill any of the aforementioned spots, but he does have some experience at guard.

He also comes from a program that has consistently developed NFL offensive linemen in a pro-style, hard-nosed system that's a perfect fit for Detroit.

Green Bay Packers: DL Nazir Stackhouse

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The Green Bay Packers were keen to bring in Nazir Stackhouse as an undrafted free agent, because he fills a niche role among their defensive front.

With TJ Slaton leaving in free agency to join the Cincinnati Bengals, the Packers lack a true space-eater. Granted, Kenny Clark remains on the roster, but he's not quite the player that he was early in his career.

Devonte Wyatt, Karl Brooks and Colby Wooden are better when they're asked to shoot gaps instead of holding their ground. Whereas Stackhouse has true two-gap potential, with the requisite size and strength to hold the point of attack.

Even Stackhouse struggles at time with eating double teams, but he has the ability with better technique to more than adequately serve in the role the Packers need, hence the team's interest once the draft ended.

Houston Texans: OL Eli Cox

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The Houston Texans offensive line will look drastically different this fall, which opens up avenues for unexpected options to claim roster spots.

Laremy Tunsil, Kenyon Green and Shaq Mason are gone. Juice Scruggs began the 2024 campaign as the starting center but seems to have fallen out of favor. Jake Andrews and Jarrett Patterson are now competing to snap for quarterback CJ Stroud.

With Cam Robinson set to take over left tackle and Laken Tomlinson at left guard, center remains one of the most interesting positions on the Houston roster.

Eli Cox isn't expected to come in and win the job, but he's an ideal candidate as a long-term backup to whoever does. He started 35 games at center over the last three seasons. He also has experience at guard.

Cox can easily become the Texans' utility blocker along their offensive interior.

Indianapolis Colts: LB Solomon DeShields

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The Indianapolis Colts' scouting staff knows exactly what it likes in a linebacker prospect, and the group is good at finding lesser-known talent that develops into key contributors.

Zaire Franklin, EJ Speed, Jaylon Carlies and Segun Olubi are recent examples. None of them were drafted before the fifth round. Franklin was a seventh-rounder before becoming a Pro Bowler.

The Colts love long and athletic linebackers, specifically with certain thresholds regarding arm length and explosive-testing numbers.

Solomon DeShields hits all of those parameters. The 6'2", 235-pound defender with 33-plus-inch arms posted in the higher percentiles among linebackers in vertical, broad jump and 40-yard dash, per Kent Lee Platte.

Moreover, the Colts did little to bolster their linebacker corps this offseason. It's easily the roster's thinnest position group. As long as DeShields shows promise, he can stick around for some time.

Jacksonville Jaguars: WR Eli Pancol

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The Jacksonville Jaguars are simultaneously loaded at wide receiver yet lack depth.

Brian Thomas Jr., Travis Hunter and Dyami Brown have the potential to be an electric trio, with none of the three being older than 25. Beyond that point, someone will need to establish themselves as a potential target.

Eli Pancol has as good of a chance as any considering his physical upside. He led the Duke Blue Devils last season with 66 receptions and nine touchdown grabs. Furthermore, he's a near-6'2" target with 4.40-second 40-yard-dash speed, which fits alongside Thomas and Brown, who have similar traits.

Pancol's collegiate career was halted by a broken ankle that cost him the entirety of the 2023 campaign. The wide receiver bounced back nicely last year and tested well enough to show he's yet to reach his full potential.

Kansas City Chiefs: TE Jake Briningstool

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Even with Travis Kelce on the roster, the Kansas City Chiefs can't resist adding a talented tight end.

Beyond Kelce, they already have Noah Gray, Jared Wiley and Robert Tonyan as part of the tight end room. For some teams, those latter three might be their top options. Even so, Kansas City still signed Jake Briningstool, who was easily one of the top available undrafted free agents.

He is a natural receiver. He even got some run with the Chiefs' first team during minicamp. He'll need to improve his play-strength and become a better interior blocker.

At the same time, the Chiefs are at a point where Kelce turns 36 later this year. They can prepare for life without the future Hall of Famer by developing talented players on the cheap and having them ready once he steps away from the game.

Las Vegas Raiders: CB John Humphrey

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The Las Vegas Raiders' current cornerback setup is...not pretty.

As of now, the team will be leaning heavily on Eric Stokes, who signed a one-year prove-it deal, and rookie third-rounder Darien Porter.

Darnay Holmes, Decamerion Richardson and Jakorian Bennett remain on the roster, though none of them are coming off particularly strong campaigns.

To be fair, the Raiders finished among the middle of the pack in pass defense last year. Then again, Nate Hobbs and Jack Jones are gone.

This type of setup is ideal for an undrafted rookie to impress and gain traction.

John Humphrey has the traits Pete Carroll likes in his cornerbacks. He's a 6'2" cornerback with 33-inch arms to reroute receivers and shrink throwing lanes. Interestingly, he made it with the team longer than the more highly regarded Mello Dotson, whom the Raiders cut on Tuesday.

Los Angeles Chargers: WR Luke Grimm

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The Los Angeles' Chargers' search for quality wide receivers continues even after drafting Tre Harris and KeAndre Lambert-Smith.

Mike Williams' retirement opened the door for anyone on the roster beyond Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston to claim a spot.

Some may look at Luke Grimm and view him as a redundancy with McConkey already on the roster. Truthfully, McConkey has been miscast for years. Even though he primarily played out of the slot last year, he's more than just a slot receiver.

The same applies to Grimm. They can be interchangeable pieces with the speed and short-area quickness to win off the line of scrimmage no matter where they align.

To the last point, Grimm led the Kansas Jayhawks in receptions during two of the last three seasons, with a team-leading six touchdown grabs during all three.

Los Angeles Rams: LB Shaun Dolac

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The real talent among the Los Angeles Rams' linebackers isn't with their projected starters. Rather, the group has multiple young players the team likely hopes step up and become significant contributors.

As of now, veterans Troy Reeder and Nate Landman lead the way. From there, the group has a trio of first- or second-year players capable of overtaking those spots and thriving.

Omar Speights and Pooh Paul are the obvious candidates. The former earned a spot as an undrafted rookie last year, while the Rams drafted the latter in this year's fifth round.

From there, Shaun Dolac has to be on the radar because of how well he played throughout his collegiate career despite size and length limitations.

During his last two full seasons—he dealt with an injury in 2023—the linebacker accumulated 315 total tackles, 33 tackles for loss and 11 sacks.

Miami Dolphins: CB BJ Adams

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The Miami Dolphins' cornerback lineup might be counted among the league's worst.

With Jalen Ramsey and Kendall Fuller gone, Kader Kohou remains from the team's top three cornerbacks last season. He primarily served as Miami's nickel corner, which means the team is looking for two starting outside options.

Storm Duck, Cam Smith, Artie Burns, Isaiah Johnson and fifth-round rookie Jason Marshall Jr. are the main competition. Since no clarity exists among the position, an undrafted free agent has all the opportunity in the world to swoop in and make an impact.

BJ Adams is a long and lanky corner who excels in press coverage. He didn't test particularly well and dealt with a back issue during his final season on campus, hence his slide out of the draft.

Still, his size (6'2") and competitiveness could make him a favorite among the Dolphins coaching staff.

Minnesota Vikings: OT Logan Brown

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The Minnesota Vikings made the offensive line a priority this offseason and rebuilt the squad's entire interior. Offensive tackle is a different story.

Christian Darrisaw and Brian O'Neill were already in place. The team signed veteran Justin Skule to be its swing tackle. From there, it gets interesting.

Walter Rouse remains on the roster after being a sixth-round pick in last year's class. Logan Brown signed as an undrafted free agent, yet he has the type of traits to possibly be a starting option down the road.

Brown originally entered the Wisconsin Badgers program as a 5-star recruit. In 2022, he was dismissed from the team following an "internal incident." After transferring to Kansas and joining the Jayhawks, the offensive lineman dealt with injuries during the 2023 campaign before finally becoming a full-time starter last year. He displayed good movement skills and pop upon initial contact.

New England Patriots: WR Efton Chism III

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A difference exists between timed speed and play speed. To break that down further, a difference exists between top-end speed and short-area quickness.

New England Patriots undrafted Efton Chism has plenty of both when it comes to the latter in the previous two sentences.

Chism is an ideal slot receiver. His skill set harkens back to the Patriots glory days, whether it was Wes Welker, Danny Amendola or Julian Edelman lining up as the team's inside option.

Granted, Demario Douglas and Stefon Diggs can occupy the slot quite often. Even so, Chism has the perfect profile to grow into that role, because of his Sonic the Hedgehog-like initial burst, immediate separation and ability to create after catch. Over the last two seasons, the FCS product caught 204 passes for 2,243 yards and 21 touchdowns.

New Orleans Saints: Edge Jasheen Davis

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With Tyrann Mathieu's retirement, the New Orleans Saints moved one step closer to a full-blown rebuild. At this point, the organization should embrace the situation.

As such, the most important thing an organization can do at that juncture is prioritize its young players to see which individuals can be building blocks for the future.

For example, the Saints have little depth among their pass-rushers beyond Carl Granderson and Chase Young. They already finished among the bottom half of the league last year with 37 total sacks.

Jasheen Davis was more of a base end at Wake Forest. He still managed 20 sacks over the last three seasons. In New Orleans, he'll have more of an opportunity to be a true edge-rusher, which will provide more chances to get after the quarterback and possibly provide the Saints frontline with a little more juice.

New York Giants: S Makari Paige

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The New York Giants have an impressive safety duo with Tyler Nubin and Jevon Holland. It's almost an overcorrection after allowing Xavier McKinney to leave in free agency last offseason.

The question now is whether the unit has enough depth. Dane Belton has played quite a bit, but he's experienced his fair share of struggles. Raheem Layne hasn't played much at all, and K'Von Wallace is now on his fifth team in less than three years.

The 6'4" Makari Paige doesn't look like most safeties. Still, he played various roles in Michigan's defense. He has experience working at each level, though he can be exploited by smaller and quicker receivers—which is expected from a tall, lanky safety.

His ability to physically match up against opposing tight ends is more than enough to keep him on the roster, though.

New York Jets: DL Payton Page

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The New York Jets should be looking to add quality depth along their defensive interior. The group is shaky beyond the combination of Quinnen Williams and Derrick Nnadi.

Leonard Taylor III provides some upside after making the roster as an undrafted free agent last year. Otherwise, the options consist of journeymen who can be upgraded.

Payton Page didn't become a full-time starter along the Clemson defense until his final year on campus. The Tigers are always loaded up front and even a highly regarded recruit of his caliber has to wait his turn.

Page lacks length and is not overly powerful at the point of attack, but he does have excellent first-step quickness and burst to reset the line of scrimmage.

If New York's coaching staff uses him in the right way, he can plug a gap effectively and allow others to make plays.

Philadelphia Eagles: OL Hollin Pierce

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Jeff Stoutland is the best offensive line coach in the business. The Philadelphia Eagles have the best offensive line in the game. The organization and coaching staff understand how to evaluate talent and develop blockers.

So, this selection should come as no surprise considering the situation, even after the Eagles drafted three offensive linemen, including a pair of offensive tackle prospects in Myles Hinton and Cameron Williams.

The 6'8", 341-pound Hollin Pierce may follow the path set by Mekhi Becton despite starting 50 games at tackle for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. The former walk-on dropped over 100 pounds from when he entered his collegiate program. He started at both tackle spots.

The 24-year-old prospect may ultimately end up at guard, where veterans Kendall Lamm and Kenyon Green are expected to serve as backups but aren't signed beyond the upcoming season.

Pittsburgh Steelers: S Sebastian Castro

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A month ago, no one thought the Pittsburgh Steelers had a significant hole to fill at safety. After all, they had Minkah Fitzpatrick, DeShon Elliott, Juan Thornhill and Miles Killebrew on the roster.

Once the Steelers stunned everyone by trading Fitzpatrick for cornerback Jalen Ramsey, Pittsburgh's defensive complexion immediately changed.

Sebastian Castro now has an available runway to land a roster spot as the Steelers' fourth safety. From a straight film standpoint, Castro was a draft pick all day long. He's a versatile defender with consistent effort, outstanding footwork and strong downhill presence. Unsurprisingly, he made All-Big Ten teams in each of the last two seasons.

Two things held Castro back, though. First, he'll turn 25 as a rookie. Second, he tested poorly during the draft cycle. Despite those hang-ups, his play has been too good over the past two seasons to overlook what he adds to the Steelers secondary.

San Francisco 49ers: CB Jakob Robinson

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In an interesting move, the San Francisco 49ers drafted Upton Stout in this year's third round. He is a tailor-made nickel corner because of his size limitations yet outsized competitiveness.

By doing so, Deommodore Lenoir will almost certainly find himself on the outside more than he's been over the last two seasons.

With that being the case, Stout could use a backup. Granted, Lenoir can still cover inside receivers depending on the alignment. But it's clear where Stout will primarily contribute. Fellow rookie Jakob Robinson can come in and work hand-in-hand with Stout.

Robinson served as BYU's primary nickel corner last season. He has outside experience, of course, but his 5'10", 181-pound frame likely limits his options.

Then again, Niners brass also see the explosiveness in his testing numbers and should believe he has the tools to excel as part of the cornerback room.

Seattle Seahawks: DL Jared Ivey

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Jared Ivey should fit well into the Seattle Seahawks defensive front, which makes him an ideal candidate to make the roster after going undrafted.

He carried a top-100 ranking by the Bleacher Report Scouting Report throughout the previous draft cycle despite testing poorly. Why?

"Overall, Ivey can at least be a good two-down player who is a starter during his rookie contract, especially as an even front defensive end," B/R scout Matt Holder wrote. "How much he'll be able to contribute as a pass-rusher is questionable, but a team that already has a good pass-rush specialist on the edge and is willing to work with him on the interior should be intrigued by Ivey's game."

To Holder's point, Ivey has the size and length to play up and down the line of scrimmage, either as a base end or reducing along the interior if needed.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: S J.J. Roberts

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The ability to get on the head coach's good side is one of the quickest ways for an undrafted free agent to earn a roster spot.

Case in point, safety J.J. Roberts already piqued the interest of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Todd Bowles.

According to Pewter Report's Scott Reynolds (h/t Heavy on NFL), Roberts has "quickly become one of Todd Bowles' favorite new players."

Reynolds also mentioned that Bowles "described Roberts as 'intriguing' because of his cornerback-like 'speed' and 'athleticism,' as well as his versatility and his ability to tackle."

The Bucs are relatively set at safety with Antoine Winfield Jr., Christian Izien and Kaevon Merriweather. Tampa did draft a pair of cornerbacks to bolster the secondary. Roberts didn't need to be drafted to do the same for the safety position. Though he needs to significantly improve when playing the ball.

Tennessee Titans: WR Xavier Restrepo

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Tennessee Titans wide receiver Xavier Restrepo may have an unfair advantage over nearly every other undrafted free agent, well, ever. He joined the team with the No. 1 overall pick after being that quarterback's preferred target at the collegiate level.

"I was real excited when (the Titans) signed X," Cam Ward said, per Jim Wyatt of the Titans official site. "He's somebody who was deserving of it. He's worked hard every day. He is one of the most underrated players that was in the draft this year. I think every time he steps on the field, he remembers everything, and he is going to continue to prove it."

He was one of the best route runners in college football last year, he is first team All-Conference, he is All-American, he never lost in man coverage. He is a back-to-back 1,000-yard receiver, so why wouldn't you push for him?"

When the quarterback is already on your side, things are going well. But it's not just Restrepo's relationship with Ward, which derives from one year playing together.

Restrepo may lack top-end speed, yet he still left the Miami Hurricanes program as its all-time leading receiver for a reason and Ward mentioned a few reasons why.

Washington Commanders: WR Ja'Corey Brooks

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The Washington Commanders' top four wide receivers appear set with Terry McLaurin, Deebo Samuel Sr. and Luke McCaffrey. From there, the next spot or two should be wide open.

Jaylin Lane seems to be an obvious choice after the organization invested a fourth-round draft pick in the Virginia Tech product. The Commanders could pair another rookie with Lane giving Ja'Corey Brooks a chance to fit that final roster spot.

The latter will be helped tremendously by the fact that he does have some punt and kick return experience between his two stops at Alabama and Louisville.

Furthermore, he emerged as a top target after transferring and led the Cardinals last season with 61 receptions for 1,013 yards and nine touchdown grabs.

If Brooks ran a little faster and didn't deal with a shoulder injury in 2023, he could have easily been drafted.