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Every NFL Team's Most Exciting 2026 Undrafted Free-Agent Addition
For many prospects entering the NFL, the draft weekend is the most exciting period of their lives. They wait anxiously by the phone on Thursday through Saturday until the call comes.
However, for some that call doesn't come until the draft has concluded. They are forced to watch the event come and go before joining a team as an undrafted free agent. It can be a real gut punch.
Just because a player isn't drafted doesn't mean they can't have a great NFL career, though. Quarterback Kurt Warner, tight end Antonio Gates and defensive tackle John Randle were all undrafted. All three are now in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Now, it's ever so slightly premature to start fitting the rookies listed here for gold jackets, but each possesses traits and/or a skill set that gives fans and front offices alike reason to be excited about their future.
And some are names we'll be hearing a lot more about as we move through the summer.
Arizona Cardinals
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WR Harrison Wallace III
A physical 6'0" 192-pound wide receiver, Wallace played substantial roles for CFP teams each of the past two years, hauling in 46 passes for 720 yards and four touchdowns at Penn State in 2024 and then catching 61 passes for 934 yards and four scores last season at Ole Miss.
Wallace is neither especially big nor especially fast (4.54-second 40-yard dash), but he averaged over 15 yards per reception each of the past two seasons and blew up for nine catches for 156 yards and a score in a playoff win over Georgia last year.
He has the potential to serve as a capable slot receiver in the NFL, and the Arizona Cardinals aren't exactly swimming in WR depth.
Atlanta Falcons
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OT Riley Mahlman
The University of Wisconsin has produced its share of NFL offensive linemen, and tackle Riley Mahlman saw significant playing time over four years in Madison, making 43 starts at both tackle spots.
He is massive, checking in at 6'8" and 308 pounds.
Mahlman's length and experience are intriguingāhe has started double-digit games on both the left and right sides. But his play strength is below average, and given how tall he is, a move inside to guard seems unlikely.
Still, given his frame, with some time in an NFL weight room and some coaching up, Mahlman could develop into a decent "swing" tackle.
Baltimore Ravens
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QB Diego Pavia
Pavia was a force at Vanderbilt, throwing for over 3,500 yards and an SEC-high 29 touchdowns while rushing for 862 yards and 10 more scores on the way to winning SEC Offensive Player of the Year honors and finishing second in voting for the Heisman trophy.
But then the 24-year-old became the first Heisman finalist in a dozen years to go undrafted because of a combination of age, lack of size (5'10") and someĀ off-field decision-making that raised questions.
The Ravens rolled the dice that Pavia can develop into a solid NFL backup, and while speaking to reporters head coach Jesse Minter said that it's on Pavia now to show what he can do.
"Now he's in the door and it's like, 'Show us what you can do,'" Minter said. "And just like all the undrafted rookies, that's what I would say."
Buffalo Bills
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RB Desmond Reid
Reid struggled with injuries last year at Pitt, but back in 2024 he demonstrated the damage he can do with the ball in his hands. That season, Reid averaged 5.3 yards per carry, caught 52 passes and surpassed 1,500 total yards.
There's just one small problemāReid is just 5'6" and weighs less than 175 pounds.
That lack of size and Reid's injury history led to his going undrafted, and he's not going to be a lead back in the NFL. But the youngster's explosiveness in the open field, plus pass-catching skills and experience returning punts (including two touchdowns) makes him an interesting prospect if a team can figure out a way to scheme him touches in space.
Carolina Panthers
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QB Haynes King
Over a six-year career spent at Texas A&M and Georgia Tech, King emerged as a productive dual threat quarterback.
In 2023, he led the ACC with 27 passing touchdowns. The following year, he paced the conference in completion percentage at 72.9. Last year, he led the ACC in rushing scores with 15.
King threw for over 2,800 yards twice and rushed for over 550 yards with double-digit rushing scores all three years with the Yellowjackets.
His athleticism was on display at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combineāhe ran a 4.46-second 40-yard dash, a 4.17-second short shuttle and a 6.89-second three-cone drill.
King's future in the NFL likely isn't under center, but he has the skill set to potentially serve as a Taysom Hill-type for an NFL team.
Chicago Bears
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S Skyler Thomas
Thomas led Oregon State in total tackles each of the past two seasons, and per Lance Zierlein of NFL.com, the safety has demonstrated some real upside over his collegiate career:
"Long safety prospect with intriguing man-cover talent against 'F' tight ends, which could earn him a longer look from NFL scouts. Thomas moves around the field like a big cornerback, utilizing good short-area quickness and smooth transitions in coverage. He's capable in some split-safety looks and is impressive when asked to press pass-catching tight ends working from the slot."
Thomas' long speed isn't great, and he needs to improve as a tackler. But the Bears are re-making their safety room on the fly this year, and he also possesses more than a little special teams potential.
Cincinnati Bengals
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CB Ceyair Wright
The Cincinnati Bengals made multiple major moves in the offseason to upgrade one of the NFL's worst defenses, including pouring major resources into the defensive line.
However, both the linebacker position and the secondary remain question marks.
Now, Ceyair Wright isn't going to challenge for a starting spot in the Queen City. There's a reason why he wasn't draftedāhis speed and agility are average at best. But the 6'0", 185-pounder started 32 games over five seasons at USC and Nebraska, and he has good technique and isn't afraid to get dirty in run support.
Wright also has experience starting both inside and outside, and that versatility is a sought-after commodity in the NFL nowadays.
In the right defensive scheme, he could stick in the NFL as a subpackage corner and special teamer.
Cleveland Browns
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Edge Logan Fano
Fano's younger brother didn't have to wait long to hear his name called in this year's draftāSpencer Fano was taken by the Browns in the first round of this year's draft.
Things didn't work out that well for Logan Fanoāthe former team captain at Utah joined his brother in Cleveland as an undrafted free agent.
Fano didn't do a lot as a pass-rusher in college, logging just 10.5 sacks over three seasons with the Utes. But the 6'5", 257-pounder has good size and was a physical presence against the runāhe averaged almost 40 total tackles per season over the last two years and had 14 tackles for loss over that span.
The Browns have established starters on the edge in Alex Wright and some guy named Myles Garrett. But the depth behind them is a little shaky, and the team didn't use many resources to address it in the offseason.
Dallas Cowboys
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WR Jordan Hudson
Hudson had far and away the best season of his collegiate career last year at SMUāthe 6'1" 191-pounder hauled in 61 catches for 766 and six touchdowns on the way to third-team All-ACC honors.
In last year's overtime upset of Miami, he posted 11 catches for 136 yards.
Despite a lack of elite size or speed, Hudson is a physical wideout who holds his own in contested-catch situations. He also possesses plus hands. But like so many wide receivers entering the NFL, he needs to improve his route tree, and he can struggle to separate due to a lack of explosiveness and high-end speed.
Hudson is going to be something of a project, but there are tools to work with.
Denver Broncos
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LB Taurean York
In a recent Bleacher Report article, Kris Knox singled out linebacker Taurean York as an exciting prospect who has a real chance to crack the 53-man Broncos roster:
"The Broncos didn't enter the draft with many glaring needs, but their depth at linebacker was questionable. Denver added some new pieces to the puzzle in the form of seventh-round Buffalo [Bulls] linebackerāand Mr. IrrelevantāRed Murdock and free-agent signing Taurean York of Texas A&M. While making a roster as deep as Denver's as an UDFA is a challenge, the talented, if undersized (5'11", 226 lbs), York has the goods to make a strong impression."
York is on the small side, but in all three of his seasons with the Aggies, he had at least 70 tackles and averaged 8.5 tackles for loss in college.
At the very least, York has considerable special teams appeal, and current Denver "green dot" linebacker Alex Singleton was also a UDFA.
Detroit Lions
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Edge Anthony Lucas
The B/R Scouting Department had Lucas pegged as a fifth-round prospect, with Bleacher Report's Matt Holder noting: "Anthony Lucas has intriguing physical traits, standing at 6'5", 267 pounds, with impressive quickness and movement skills. His frame and athleticism makes him an appealing developmental prospect among the class' edge-rushers."
However, Lucas went undrafted in 2026, in part due to limited collegiate productionājust eight sacks over four years with Texas A&M and USC. This is a dice roll by the Lions that they can bring production out of a tasty combination of length and athleticism.
Detroit has a superstar on the edge in Aidan Hutchinson and drafted Derrick Moore in the second round this year, but Lucas has the kind of traits that coaches like to keep around for a while.
Green Bay Packers
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WR J. Michael Sturdivant
The signing of any undrafted free agent is a dart throw, but the Packers got a value in the eyes of many in wide receiver J. Michael Sturdivant.
In fact, Lou Landers of The Big Lead hailed it as the best UDFA acquisition of 2026:
"The Green Bay Packers may have landed one of the most explosive undrafted receivers available in J. Michael Sturdivant. A product of the UCLA Bruins, California Golden Bears, and Florida Gators, Sturdivant brings elite measurablesāa 9.96 Relative Athletic Score and 4.4-second 40-yard dash. He was widely viewed as a top UDFA wideout, and Green Bay's track record of developing receivers makes this an ideal pairing."
Sturdivant's route-running needs work, and his collegiate production never matched his potential. But that potential as a boundary receiver is undeniable, and he was widely expected to be drafted in the middle of Day 3.
Houston Texans
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CB Collin Wright
Like many undrafted cornerbacks, the knock on Wright is a lack of elite athleticism or long speed.
As Nick Baumgardner noted for The Athletic, though, the former Stanford standout brings significant skills and experience to Space City.
"Well-built with solid length, Wright (6'0", 188 pounds) is a physical corner who has good balance and can play either outside or in the nickel," he said. "A team captain at Stanford, Wright had a combined 16 pass breakups over his past three seasons."
Wright's lack of wheels may relegate him to a role in the slot, and the Texans have one of the deeper secondaries in the league. But his physicality could earn him early snaps on special teams, and NFL teams can never have too many cornerbacksāespecially those with his technique and experience playing in zone defenses.
Indianapolis Colts
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LB West Weeks
Off-ball linebackers who are drafted on Day 3 or signed as undrafted free agents are generally viewed as special teams-types entering the NFL.
Weeks played quite a bit of special teams at LSU, and Colts assistant general manager Ed Dodds told reporters the 6'1" 230-pounder is already showing out in that regard.
"West, I know for a fact he's gonna make an impact on special teams because he's big and fast and he's done that before and he's looked good out here," he said. "I mean, he's moving even better out here than he did on LSU tape."
The Colts added a likely Week 1 starter at the position in second-round pick C.J. Allen and doubled down on Day 3 with Bryce Boettcher. But the depth chart at linebacker is unsettled in Indianapolis, and while Weeks doesn't have great range, he's a physical and instinctive defender.
Jacksonville Jaguars
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RB J'Mari Taylor
At just 5'10" and 200 pounds, Taylor is undersized as a running back by NFL standards. But he was productive as a starter at Virginia last year, topping 1,000 yards on the ground, catching over 40 passes and scoring 15 total touchdowns.
While addressing the media, Jaguars head coach Liam Coen lauded what they saw on tape from Taylor:
"Obviously, the season that Virginia had, a lot of it had to do with his success and his ability to both affect the game in the run and the pass game as well. So, people just slip, like bounce off of him in ways. He forced a lot of missed tackles and he's super sharp."
Taylor may not have elite traits, but he has shown that he can be a productive three-down player in the backfield, and the general belief was that he'd be selected in the first half of Day 3.
The Jaguars' backfield is unsettled after Travis Etienne Jr. left in free agencyāTaylor has a real chance to carve out a role in the offense.
Kansas City Chiefs
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Edge Vincent Anthony
At 6'6" and 258 pounds, Vincent Anthony looks the part of an NFL edge-rusher.
And as Caleb James wrote for Arrowhead Pride, he brings some upside to a Chiefs team that can use help on the edge:
"His body type makes him difficult to block on pass rush downs. His game needs much refinement and work, but he does have a few pass-rush moves he has shown he can use when rushing off the edge. His go-to move off the edge is a rip, and it is where he maximizes his long limbs while not being as stiff as the typical defensive end with his frame. He can create separation from himself and the tackle, while also getting low enough and staying balanced enough to bend the arc."
Anthony's play strength and run defense both need quite a bit of work, but his size and athleticism off the edge make him the kind of project type worth investing in.
Las Vegas Raiders
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WR Chase Roberts
The Las Vegas Raiders have made a multitude of changes this offseason, but there is still at least one glaring weakness on offenseāas things stand, the team's top wide receiver in 2026 is Jalen Nailor.
Chase Roberts isn't going to become that No. 1 wideoutāthe 6'3" 209-pounder has good size, was productive at BYU and a third-team All-Big 12 performer in 2025 and runs good routes, but he doesn't have the speed to take the top off a defense.
But as Brad Berreman wrote for Just Blog Baby, Roberts excelled in quite a few other drills in Indy:
"Roberts ran a 4.64 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, which runs in contrast to the other athletic testing numbers he put up at the event (37-inch vertical, 10-foot-6-inch broad jump, etc.). It's also fair to say those other testing numbers are more applicable to football, compared to how fast someone runs unimpeded in a straight line while wearing shorts."
If Roberts can hold on to the ball after eight drops last year, he's going to be a name to watch this summer.
Los Angeles Chargers
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Edge Nadame Tucker
Nadame Tucker amassed 14.5 sacks last year at Western Michiganāgood for a tie for the FBS lead.
But questions about his level of competition, one huge season, age and lack of arm length led to his surprisingly going undrafted.
However, per SI's Thomas Martinez, landing as a UDFA with the Chargers may have been a blessing in disguise:
"Chargers defensive coordinator Chris O'Leary maximized Tucker's skill set at Western Michigan. Tucker could be a factor with an edge room that has veteran Bud Dupree and 2025 fourth-round pick Kyle Kennard rounding out the back end. Tucker's familiarity with the system and O'Leary may make this an interesting camp battle and roster construction decision."
Tucker playing for O'Leary last year shaves off a chunk of a learning curve that can be steep for rookie edge-rushers. And it won't be at all surprising if his name gets mentioned as a "surprise" star in OTAs.
Los Angeles Rams
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TE Dan Villari
Villari's college journey was an interesting oneāthe 6'4" 245-pounder started his career as a quarterback at Michigan before converting to tight end at Syracuse.
And as Bleacher Report's Daniel Harms noted, that transition makes him one of the more intriguing undrafted free agents this year.
"Villari, a former Michigan quarterback, demonstrated incredible work ethic and athletic ability in his transition to tight end at Syracuse," he wrote. "Villari had a breakout campaign as a redshirt senior. He focused on the details of route running and became a much better receiver. His background as a quarterback brings a unique skill set for trick plays, especially amidst the emergence of the 'Tush Push.'"
Villari isn't the only undrafted free agent TE who was signed more-or-less with the hope that they will become the next Taysom Hill. But Villari's skill set and experiences give him a unique chance to actually pull that off.
The Rams have repeatedly invested in the tight end position under Les Snead and Sean McVay.
Miami Dolphins
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Edge Mason Reiger
It's not a major surprise that Wisconsin edge-rusher Mason Reiger didn't hear his name called during the draftāhe missed the entire 2024 season with an injury so severe doctors reportedly advised him to consider quitting football altogether.
Instead, the 6'5", 251-pounder transferred to Madison, and he told reporters at rookie minicamp that he's determined to make 31 teams regret not selecting him:
"I felt like I deserved to be picked, but I think that's part of, you know, everything happens for a reason. And I'm super blessed to how my story's played out. And this is just another opportunity for me to prove all these coaches right that took a chance on me and prove everybody wrong that didn't believe in me."
Reiger needs to refine his technique and add some weight, but he's a high-motor, physical talent.
Minnesota Vikings
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S Jacob Thomas
A small-school standout at James Madison, being an undrafted free agent shouldn't shake Thomasāhe was also a walk-on in college.
But the 6'1", 212-pounder has been starting since his sophomore year, and Alec Lewis of The Athletic expects him to turn heads over the summer:
"Thomas fits the exact prototype of what defensive coordinator Brian Flores looks for in his safeties: experience, ball skills and a thumper. He makes plays in the box. He lines up in the deep parts of the field and follows the quarterback's eyes. He darts in from the edge as a blitzer. Don't be surprised if he finds some snaps with some of the top defenders on the depth chart come camp."
Thomas has good size. He can play multiple spots in the secondary. And he makes up for what he lacks in elite athleticism with excellent instincts and hard-nosed play.
He's unlikely to start as a rookie, but he has a real shot to make the roster.
New England Patriots
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DT David Blay Jr.
Blay started for a Miami team that played in a national championship game. In 2024 at Louisiana Tech, he recorded 10.5 sacks. Normally, that would be enough to get a player drafted.
When you're a sub-300 pound one-technique tackle, though, it's another story.
However, Ryan Roberts of A To Z Sports wrote that while undersized, Blay has shown flashes of real potential:
"Blay is a slightly undersized nose tackle, but he is extremely active. The former Louisiana Tech transfer plays with an outstanding motor from the interior, making a solid amount of plays working from pursuit. There are also some flash plays from Blay, occasionally one gapping into the backfield."
The Patriots signed very few UDFAsāas of this writing, they can be counted on one hand. Of that small group, Blay is the best bet to make some noise this summer, especially if he can add 10-15 pounds to his frame.
New Orleans Saints
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DT Zxavian Harris
Were it purely a matter of talent, Harris may have been a Day 2 pick in this year's draft. However, a combination of off-field concerns and a foot injury during the pre-draft process that required surgery contributed to his going undrafted.
But as John Sigler pointed out at Saints Wire, Harris was widely regarded as the best available UDFA this year, and he has the tools to be a difference-maker at the professional level:
"He's a towering athlete at 6'8" and 330 pounds and he only got better year over year in college. He helped lead the Rebels to the College Football Playoff semifinals last year with dominant performances against Kentucky, Oklahoma, Tulane and Georgia."
If Harris can avoid any more off-field issues and improve his conditioning and consistency, he could be a massive value for the Saints. And there will be reports from OTAs (and perhaps beyond) of him looking dominant at times on the practice field.
New York Giants
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PK Dominic Zvada
The pick here would have been cornerback Thaddeus Dixon. But in what the Giants had better hope is not the beginning of a theme this year, Dixon tore his Achilles during a team workoutāhis rookie season has ended about as early as one can.
That means the most interesting UDFA this year for Big Blue is likely Zvada, who was the 2024 Bakken-Andersen Big Ten Kicker of the Year before his accuracy backslid a bit a year ago. He's the first kicker in Michigan history to hit from 50-plus four times in a single season.
Ben Sauls was OK for the Giants last year, but Zvada has a bigger leg. Jason Sanders was signed to be a steady veteran starter, but he also missed the entire 2025 season with a hip injury.
Zvada doesn't just have a legitimate chance to make New York's 53-man roster; he could also start as a rookie.
New York Jets
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RB Chip Trayanum
To say Chip Trayanum's journey to the NFL was a winding one is an understatement.
The 5'10", 224-pounder played for four separate schools over six collegiate seasons (Arizona State, Ohio State, Kentucky and Toledo) and played both linebacker and running back.
To his credit, though, Trayanum was a 1,000-yard rusher and team captain for the Rockets last year, and per Justin Fried of the Jet Press, his measurables are impressive:
"The athletic tools are certainly intriguing enough. He posted a 9.62 Relative Athletic Score, which ranked among the best marks for running backs in this year's class. He ran a 4.50 forty-yard dash, recorded a ridiculous 2.51 20-yard split that ranked in the 98th percentile, posted 27 bench reps, and added a 37-inch vertical. The guy is built like a compact bowling ball with legitimate burst."
Trayanum may have a hard time earning carries in New York's backfield this year. But his athleticism and time at two positions set the stage for him to be a special teams sensation.
Philadelphia Eagles
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LB Deontae Lawson
Despite being a two-time captain and second-team All-SEC performer at Alabama, a fairly lengthy injury history caused linebacker Deontae Lawson to go undrafted this year.
However, the 6'3", 226-pounder told reporters that the adversity he has already faced can only help at the next level:
"Just going through my injury, it made me realize, 'You only have one shot at this.' You've just got to take every day one day at a time. No matter what's going on or how you feel, you've just got to be your best for the person beside you. That's what I'm trying to do and that's my main goal for this year."
The Eagles are set where the starters at inside linebacker are concerned with veteran Zack Baun and youngster Jihaad Campbell. But the team's depth at the position could use a boost, and a healthy Lawson has the experience and athleticism to at the very least carve out a reserve and special teams role in Philly.
Pittsburgh Steelers
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DT Kevin Jobity Jr.
A 6'4", 304-pound defensive tackle who is unpolished but has a high motor, Jobity had the best season of his collegiate career in 2025, logging 30 tackles and five sacks at Syracuse.
Some pundits expected Jobity to be an easy Day 3 pick, and Curt Popejoy of Steelers Wire said it can be argued that he has more upside than a player the Steelers did draft:
"To be honest, if the Steelers have selected Syracuse defensive lineman Kevin Jobity Jr. instead of Gabriel Rubio in the sixth round, we would have been less surprised. Jobity's upside, especially as a pass rusher is much higher than Rivera and at 6'4" and experience inside and outside, fits precisely what the Steelers need as depth behind Cam Heyward. Jobity had 5.0 sacks last season and in 38 career games, 20.5 tackles for loss. Rubio had 1.5 career sacks and in four seasons, just 7.5 tackles for loss."
Jobity's athleticism and versatility are going to make him a player to watch this summer. And Rubio is going to have his hands full seeing off Jobity for a roster spot.
San Francisco 49ers
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DT Bryson Eason
Eason arrived in Knoxville as an oversized inside linebacker. He left Knoxville as just oversizedāa 323-pound lane-clogger of a defensive tackle.
But as Dane Brugler wrote for The Athletic, despite that change in position and increase in size, Eason managed to maintain his athleticism:
"Eason moved into the trenches without sacrificing his athletic twitch. He is at his best in the run game when he utilizes his length to establish an anchor and strain through engagement. However, he tends to be too reactive, which can put him in trail mode. He has pass-rush potential with his get-off and heavy hands, but he relies more on effort than a tactical rush plan."
A lack of statistical production and uneven tape led to Eason going undrafted. But the physical tools are thereāenough so that he has a puncher's chance of carving out a rotational role along San Francisco's defensive front.
Seattle Seahawks
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Edge Aidan Hubbard
There's a reason that Northwestern edge Aidan Hubbard wasn't draftedāthe 6'5", 260-pounder isn't especially fast. Or especially strong. Or especially twitchy.
But as Alexandre Castro pointed out at Field Gulls, there's also a reason the Seahawks gave him the largest guarantee of any of their undrafted free agents:
"A disciplined, technically advanced defender against the run who already shows a fairly mature understanding of leverage and positioning for someone without overwhelming physical tools. There's a functional maturity to his game. Hubbard understands how to survive inside the rep even when he doesn't win immediately. You see it in the way he seals the edge, keeps his eyes active in the backfield, and especially in how rarely he abandons a play before the whistle."
Hubbard is unlikely to flash in a single practice rep, but his steady play can help him push for a roster spot.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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WR Eric Rivers
It wasn't all that surprising that Rivers went undrafted despite a 2024 season in which he topped 1,100 receiving yards at Florida International, averaged almost 19 yards per catch and scored 12 touchdownsāat just 5'10" and 177 pounds, he has the build of a slot receiver but the game of a boundary wideout.
Per Heavy's Chris Lewis, though, while Rivers' lack of size can't be ignored, neither can his athleticism:
"Eric Rivers received an 8.69 RAS Score after testing at the NFL Combine and the Georgia Tech pro day. His height (5'10") and weight (177 lbs.) are concerning for a wide receiver. Despite being undersized, his speed and explosiveness are elite. He ran a 4.35 40-yard dash, 2.55 20-yard split, and a 1.52 10-yard split. His broad jump was 10'7" and his vertical jump was 37"."
Those wheels and athleticism got Rivers a chance to show that big impacts can come in small packages. And as the old saying goes, you can't teach speed.
Tennessee Titans
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OT Aamil Wagner
A 6'6" 300-pounder who started two seasons at right tackle at Notre Dame, a lack of play strength and raw technique and footwork led to Wagner going undrafted in April.
But as Bleacher Report's Brandon Thorn wrote in his scouting report for Wagner, there are some tools to work with with the youngster.
"Wagner was a two-year starting right tackle and team captain at Notre Dame," he said. "His high-cut build and unrefined footwork are mitigated by his ability to cast a wide net with length and active hands that allow him to frame up, reset, stay attached and wall off defenders in both the run and pass game."
It's not especially easy for offensive linemen to make an impression in shorts and shells, and Wagner isn't an especially high-ceiling prospect. But he was regarded by some as one of the best undrafted tackles in this year's class, and his floor is appealing at a position where NFL teams can never have too much depth.
Washington Commanders
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RB Robert Henry Jr.
Henry was a wildly productive player at UTSA last yearāhe topped 1,000 yards on the ground. He averaged almost seven yards per carry and scored 11 total touchdowns while peeling off five runs of 70 yards or more.
However, he is also a 24-year-old rookie who is just 5'9" and 196 pounds, which led to his going undrafted.
Still, per John Portis of Hogs Haven, turn on the tape of Henry and it becomes evident the Commanders may have a steal on their hands:
"Henry exhibits quick acceleration and gets up to top speed in a hurry. When met with defenders at the line of scrimmage, the shifty back has a good jump-cut that allows him to get lateral in a hurry to avoid would-be tacklers. The ability to change direction on a dime makes him elusive, and Henry forced 33 missed tackles last year."
The Washington running back room isn't exactly loadedāthe team's lead back is a second-year pro who was a seventh-round pick last year.
Henry has a realistic shot to earn a roster spot if he carries his college burst and elusiveness into camp.
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