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GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 10:  Quarterback Kurt Warner #13 of the Arizona Cardinals drops back to pass during the 2010 NFC wild-card playoff game against  the Green Bay Packers at the Universtity of Phoenix Stadium on January 10, 2010 in Glendale, Arizona.
GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 10: Quarterback Kurt Warner #13 of the Arizona Cardinals drops back to pass during the 2010 NFC wild-card playoff game against the Green Bay Packers at the Universtity of Phoenix Stadium on January 10, 2010 in Glendale, Arizona.Christian Petersen/Getty Images

NFL Draft? These Top 10 Undrafted Players Made It Just Fine Without It

Alex WhisenantApr 1, 2011

With all the NFL draft talk, and measuring guys in their underwear, I wish more general managers would simply roll the film, or have genius like Gil Brandt to project a guy, and how he could play in the NFL.

Year after year, these so-called experts blow it (Kurt Warner, John Randle, Warren Moon, Cliff Harris, Cornell Green, Drew Pearson, Priest Holmes, Donnie Shell, Everson Walls); the list is endless. These guys play with a serious chip on their shoulder.

Give me a team with these "undrafted" players, and I would win you an NFL Title. So, if you don't get your "dream" pick, hope your GM is smart enough to grab someone like these top 10 guys!

Antonio Gates, TE

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SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 05:  Tight end Antonio Gates #85 of the San Diego Chargers scores a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders at Qualcomm Stadium on December 5, 2010 in San Diego, California. The Raiders defeated the Chargers 28-13.  (Photo by Jeff Gross
SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 05: Tight end Antonio Gates #85 of the San Diego Chargers scores a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders at Qualcomm Stadium on December 5, 2010 in San Diego, California. The Raiders defeated the Chargers 28-13. (Photo by Jeff Gross

Antonio Gates, Tight End, Kent State

Six Pro Bowls and three All-Pro selections.

Former hoops player will end up as one of the top five all-time tight ends in NFL history. Also, simply a BEAST in MADDEN!

Tony Romo, QB

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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 10:  Quarterback Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys scrambles with the ball against the Tennessee Titans at Cowboys Stadium on October 10, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. The Titans won 34-27.  (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 10: Quarterback Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys scrambles with the ball against the Tennessee Titans at Cowboys Stadium on October 10, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. The Titans won 34-27. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Tony Romo, Quarterback, Eastern Illinois. Out of that powerhouse college program, Romo already has 3 Pro Bowl selections, awesome looking girlfriends, and a great golf game. He will end up breaking all the Cowboy passing records, including the greatest quarterback of all-time, Roger Staubach.

Adam Vinatieri, K

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JANUARY 08:  Adam Vinatieri #4 of the Indianapolis Colts kicks a successful 50-yard field goal in the fourth quarter against the New York Jets during their 2011 AFC wild card playoff game at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 8, 2011 in India
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JANUARY 08: Adam Vinatieri #4 of the Indianapolis Colts kicks a successful 50-yard field goal in the fourth quarter against the New York Jets during their 2011 AFC wild card playoff game at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 8, 2011 in India

Adam Vinatieri, K South Dakota State. Of course all the great kickers come out of South Dakota State. With 4 Super Bowl Rings, two game winners in those four,  2 All- Pro selections, Adam is considered one of the best clutch kickers of all -time. He can kick for my team of free agents any time!

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Jeff Saturday, C

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ST. LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 25: Jeff Saturday #63 of the Indianapolis Colts lines up against the St. Louis Rams at the Edward Jones Dome on October 25, 2009 in St. Louis, Missouri.  The Colts beat the Rams 42-6.  (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)
ST. LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 25: Jeff Saturday #63 of the Indianapolis Colts lines up against the St. Louis Rams at the Edward Jones Dome on October 25, 2009 in St. Louis, Missouri. The Colts beat the Rams 42-6. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Jeff Saturday, Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Saturday has played a lot of Sunday's. 4 Pro Bowl's, 2 All-Pro's , a Super Bowl ring. How did those brilliant GM's miss on this Tar Heel?

James Harrison, LB

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ARLINGTON, TX - FEBRUARY 06:  James Harrison #92 of the Pittsburgh Steelers stands on the field against the Green Bay Packers during Super Bowl XLV at Cowboys Stadium on February 6, 2011 in Arlington, Texas. The Packers won 31-25. (Photo by Jamie Squire/G
ARLINGTON, TX - FEBRUARY 06: James Harrison #92 of the Pittsburgh Steelers stands on the field against the Green Bay Packers during Super Bowl XLV at Cowboys Stadium on February 6, 2011 in Arlington, Texas. The Packers won 31-25. (Photo by Jamie Squire/G

James Harrison, LB Kent State (that's two on this list from Kent State - book your reservations now!). Who could forget his Super Bowl interception and run? 2008 Defensive Player of the Year was cut three times. That is an awful big chip on his shoulder!

Cullen Jenkins, DT

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CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 23:  Cullen Jenkins #77 of the Green Bay Packers reacts after a sack of quarterback Jay Cutler #6 of the Chicago Bears in the first half in the NFC Championship Game at Soldier Field on January 23, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 23: Cullen Jenkins #77 of the Green Bay Packers reacts after a sack of quarterback Jay Cutler #6 of the Chicago Bears in the first half in the NFC Championship Game at Soldier Field on January 23, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo

Cullen Jenkins, Defensive Tackle, Central Michigan. One of the best interior lineman in the game today. Anchors the middle of the Super Bowl Champions defense, and a Dom Capers favorite. Had 7 sacks last year, which is a lot for a defensive tackle. He can start for my team any day.

Josh Cribbs, WR/KR

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CLEVELAND - NOVEMBER 07:  Wide receiver Joshua Cribbs #16 of the Cleveland Browns runs the ball by linebacker Dane Fletcher #52 of the New England Patriots at Cleveland Browns Stadium on November 7, 2010 in Cleveland, Ohio.  (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty
CLEVELAND - NOVEMBER 07: Wide receiver Joshua Cribbs #16 of the Cleveland Browns runs the ball by linebacker Dane Fletcher #52 of the New England Patriots at Cleveland Browns Stadium on November 7, 2010 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty

Josh Cribbs, Kent State (ok, that is three now on the list from Kent State, see a trend here?). The former QB is simply one of the best return men and threats in the game. Named to the NFL's All Decade Team for 2000's, Cribbs has the NFL record for kickoff returns for touchdowns with 8. Also tied the NFL record for 2 touchdowns of 100 yards or more in a single game.

Shaun O'Hara

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 19:  Shaun O'Hara #60 of the New York Giants in action against the Philadelphia Eagles during their game on December 19, 2010 at The New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 19: Shaun O'Hara #60 of the New York Giants in action against the Philadelphia Eagles during their game on December 19, 2010 at The New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Shaun O'Hara, Center, Rutgers. Made his third consecutive Pro Bowl this season. Anchored the Giants line in Super Bowl XLII. Originally signed by the Browns (nice move Browns), the guy is a leader, and although he battled injuries last year, still one of the All-TIme great NFL centers to play the game.

London Fletcher, LB

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LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 12:  London Fletcher #59 of the Washington Redskins defends against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers  at FedExField on December 12, 2010 in Landover, Maryland. The Buccaneers defeated the Redskins 17-16. (Photo by Larry French/Getty Images
LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 12: London Fletcher #59 of the Washington Redskins defends against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at FedExField on December 12, 2010 in Landover, Maryland. The Buccaneers defeated the Redskins 17-16. (Photo by Larry French/Getty Images

London Fletcher, LB, John Carroll University. Never heard of the "Blue Streaks"? Neither have I, but this guy is one of the All-Time under rated players. The only thing he did was lead the NFL in tackles during the decade of the 2000's. Named a Pro Bowl alternate 8 times, he finally made his first Pro Bowl and "only" had 136 tackles last year. One of the really good guys in the NFL, he has been nominated for the Walter Payton Man of the Year award. Time to give this guy his due as one of the best ever to put on a uniform.

Wes Welker, WR

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CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 12: Wes Welker #83 of the New England Patriots is tackled by Zack Bowman #35 of the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on December 12, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois.  The Patriots beat the Bears 36-7.  (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images
CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 12: Wes Welker #83 of the New England Patriots is tackled by Zack Bowman #35 of the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on December 12, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. The Patriots beat the Bears 36-7. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images

Wes Welker, WR Texas Tech. Originally signed by the Chargers, one of the Patriots greatest grabs. Tom Brady's favorite target and safety blanket, Welker is simply one of the game's best clutch receiver's. He always seems to make the big catch, and is tough as nails.  Has been named All-Pro in 2009, and came back last year from a serious knee injury to be named in the 2011 Pro Bowl. Enough said.

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