257 players were drafted over the past 3 days, but that doesn’t mean all the good players have been claimed.
Thousands of NFL draft prospects will go undrafted, and hundreds will sign to a team’s 90-man roster in the days following the draft. Hundreds more will receive a training camp invite and keep their dreams alive.
While most undrafted free agents won’t turn into NFL stars, every undrafted class sees at least a few notable undrafted players.
Ivan Pace from Cincinnati was my top-ranked undrafted rookie in 2023. He turned into one of the best defensive rookies in the entire NFL last season, making 102 total tackles.
The year before that, the NFL saw Kader Kohou from Texas A&M-Commerce become an immediate impact NFL player.
Previous years saw future stars like Jason Peters, Antonio Gates, Adam Vinatieri, James Harrison, Tony Romo, Wes Welker, and Adam Thielen go undrafted.
The point is, you can still find value in undrafted free agency.
Having evaluated over 3500 prospects in the draft, I have a long list of potential undrafted free agent signing. I’ve condensed that into a short list of players for each position who have a chance to be great.
Read on to find out more about the best undrafted free agents from the 2024 NFL Draft.
Best Undrafted Free Agents 2024
Overall
- Leonard Taylor III, Miami-FL (DL)
- Beau Brade, Maryland (S)
- Gabe Hall, Baylor (DL)
- Blake Watson, Memphis (RB)
- Xavier Weaver, Colorado (WR)
- Dallin Holker, Colorado State (TE)
- Nelson Ceaser, Houston (EDGE)
- Jalon Calhoun, Duke (WR)
- Garret Greenfield, South Dakota State (OT)
- Gabriel Murphy, UCLA (EDGE)
- Josh Proctor, Ohio State (S)
- Braiden McGregor, Michigan (EDGE)
- Curtis Jacobs, Penn State (LB)
- Joshua Cephus, UTSA (WR)
- Keaton Bills, Utah (G)
- Dwight McGlothern, Arkansas (CB)
- Brevyn Spann-Ford, Minnesota (TE)
- Evan Anderson, Florida Atlantic (DL)
- Kendall Milton, Georgia (RB)
- Steele Chambers, Ohio State (LB)
Quarterback
- Sam Hartman, Notre Dame
- Taulia Tagovailoa, Maryland
- Jack Plummer, Louisville
- Carter Bradley, South Alabama
- Kedon Slovis, BYU
- Garrett Shrader, Syracuse
- Austin Reed, Western Kentucky
- John Rhys Plumlee, UCF
- Tanner Mordecai, Wisconsin
- Michael Hiers, Samford
- Jason Bean, Kansas
There was no huge surprise for undrafted quarterbacks, but Sam Hartman leads the group. He’s extremely experienced with good vision and accuracy.
Hartman participated in both the combine and the Senior Bowl.
Tua’s younger brother Taulia Tagovailoa is also a very intriguing prospect.
Wide Receiver
- Xavier Weaver, Colorado
- Jalon Calhoun, Duke
- Joshua Cephus, UTSA
- Mason Tipton, Yale
- Jalen Coker, Holy Cross
- Isaiah Williams, Illinois
- Lideatrick Griffin, Mississippi State
- Odieu Hiliare, Bowling Green
- Ty James, Mercer
- Ramel Keyton, Tennessee
- Kyle Sheets, Slippery Rock
- Tyler Harrell, Miami (FL)
- Hayden Hatten, Idaho
- Jaxon Janke, South Dakota State
- Jadon Janke, South Dakota State
- Jeshaun Jones, Maryland
- Cole Burgess, Cortland State
- Tayvion Robinson, Kentucky
- Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint, Georgia
- Xavier White, Texas Tech
I’ve been very high on Xavier Weaver throughout the draft process, same with Jalon Calhoun. Both of those guys will have a great chance to make a 53 man roster, especially if they fully embrace special teams.
Weaver is such a natural glider who produced every season of his career. Calhoun is simply “Mr. Reliable”, with impressive hands and body control.
Running Back
- Blake Watson, Memphis
- Kendall Milton, Georgia
- Cody Schrader, Missouri
- Michael Wiley, Arizona
- Daijun Edwards, Georgia
- Frank Gore Jr., Southern Miss
- Jabari Small, Tennessee
- George Holani, Boise State
- Emani Bailey, TCU
- Dillon Johnson, Washington
- Miyan Williams, Ohio State
- Carson Steele, UCLA
- Jaden Shirden ,Monmouth
- Isaiah Ifanse, California
- British Brooks, North Carolina
- Deshaun Fenwick, Oregon State
Blake Watson is a SHIFTY running back with major speed and receiving ability. He ran a 4.40 at his pro day, making him one of the fastest running backs in the draft. He ran for over 1100 yards with 6 yards per carry, plus 480 receiving yards.
Tight End
- Dallin Holker, Colorado State
- Brevyn Spann-Ford, Minnesota
- McCallan Castles, Tennessee
- Isaac Rex, BYU
- Thomas Yassmin, Utah
- Mason Fairchild, Kansas
- Brenden Bates, Kentucky
- Jack Westover, Washington
- Austin Stogner, Oklahoma
- Trent Pennix, NC State
- Trey Knox, South Carolina
- Jacob Warren, Tennessee
- David Martin-Robinson, Temple
- Zach Heins, South Dakota State
Dallin Holker was an All-American at tight end for Colorado State. A smooth route runner with strong hands who had more receiving yardage than Brock Bowers did this past season.
Brevyn Spann-Ford had a rough season that dropped his stock, but he’s shown impressive blocking ability and soft hands in a 6’7″ 265 pound frame.
Offensive Line
- Garret Greenfield, South Dakota State
- Keaton Bills, Utah
- Julian Pearl, Illinois
- Trente Jones, Michigan
- Javion Cohen, Miami (FL)
- Frank Crum, Wyoming
- Matthew Jones, Ohio State
- Drake Nugent, Michigan
- Kyle Hergel, Boston College
- Gottlieb Ayedze, Maryland
- Steven Jones, Oregon
- Ethan Driskell, Marshall
- Bryan Hudson, Louisville
- Brady Latham, Arkansas
- Anim Dankwah, Howard
- Karsen Barnhart, Michigan
- Charles Turner III, LSU
- Mike Edwards, Campbell
- Andrew Coker, TCU
- Kingsley Eguakun, Florida
- Prince Pines, Tulane
- X’Zauvea Gadlin, Liberty
- Kenneth Horsey, Kentucky
- Nolan Potter, Northern Illinois
- Andrew Raym, Oklahoma
- Duke Clemens, UCLA
- Cole Spencer, Texas Tech
- Spencer Rolland, North Carolina
- Jalen Sundell, North Dakota State
- Clark Barrington, Baylor
- Donovan Jennings, South Florida
- Cameron Wire, Tulane
- Cade Beresford, Boise State
There weren’t any major surprise undrafted offensive linemen, but Garret Greenfield and Keaton Bills are my favorite players remaining.
Greenfield was a 4 year starter and 1st Team All-American at the FCS level for the National Champion Jackrabbits, with enough size and athleticism to stick outside.
Keaton Bills doesn’t jump off the page on paper, but he was a major leader for Utah’s impressive offensive line. He’s a mauler who gives 100% on every play and has great play strength.
Defensive Line
- Leonard Taylor III, Miami (FL)
- Gabe Hall, Baylor
- Evan Anderson, Florida Atlantic
- Keith Randolph Jr., Illinois
- Fabien Lovett, Florida State
- Jamree Kromah, James Madison
- Myles Murphy, North Carolina
- Nathan Pickering, Mississippi State
- Judge Culpepper, Toledo
- Casey Rogers, Oregon
- Kyler Baugh, Minnesota
- Popo Aumavae, Oregon
- Mosiah Nasili-Kite, Auburn
- Tuli Letuligasenoa, Washington
A couple defensive linemen were expected to be drafted early on day 3: Leonard Taylor and Gabe Hall.
There was a time where Taylor was viewed as a top 5 defensive lineman in the class. The 3rd year player had a down year in 2023, but had exploded for 10.5 tackles for loss as a sophomore. He has plenty of size and athleticism for the NFL.
Gabe Hall is another big time athlete who underachieved. A member of Bruce Feldman’s Freaks List, Hall is big and explosive. His 6’6″ 291 pound frame standards out from the rest of the class, but ultimately no one called his name.
Edge Rusher
- Nelson Ceaser, Houston
- Gabriel Murphy, UCLA
- Braiden McGregor, Michigan
- Grayson Murphy, UCLA
- Eyabi Okie-Anoma, Charlotte
- Eric Watts, Connecticut
- Jalen Green, James Madison
- Zion Tupuola-Fetui, Washington
- Khalid Duke, Kansas State
- Bo Richter, Air Force
- Richard Jibunor, Troy
- Trajan Jeffcoat, Arkansas
- Andre Carter, Indiana
- Ron Stone Jr., Washington State
- Jacoby Windmon, Michigan State
- Sundiata Anderson, Grambling State
- CJ Goetz, Wisconsin
- Nate Lynn, William & Mary
- Taylor Upshaw, Arizona
- Anthony Goodlow, Oklahoma State
- Joe Evans, Iowa
- Tre’mon Morris-Brash, UCF
Coming soon.
Linebacker
- Curtis Jacobs, Penn State
- Steele Chambers, Ohio State
- Dallas Gant, Toledo
- Aaron Casey, Indiana
- Jett Johnson, Mississippi State
- Winston Reid, Weber State
- Omar Speights, LSU
- Bryce Gallagher, Northwestern
- Jackson Mitchell, Connecticut
- Jamoi Hodge, TCU
- Easton Gibbs, Wyoming
- Max Tooley, BYU
- Joe Andreessen, Buffalo
- Jackson Sirmon, California
- Lee Kpogba, West Virginia
- Kalen Deloach, Florida State
- Geoffrey Cantin-Arku, Memphis
- Jontrey Hunter, Georgia State
Curtis Jacobs looks the part of an NFL linebacker. At 6’2″ 241 pounds with solid athleticism, the Penn State Nittany Lion thoroughly expected to hear his name called in the draft. His production was limited this past season, but now that he’s got a chip on his shoulder he’ll have a chance to be a force in the NFL.
Steele Chambers was also a bit of a surprise to go undrafted. Athleticism didn’t jump off the page, but Chambers has great instincts in coverage and diagnoses plays at an NFL level.
Safety
- Beau Brade, Maryland
- Josh Proctor, Ohio State
- Millard Bradford, TCU
- Tyler Owens, Texas Tech
- Mark Perry, TCU
- PJ Jules, Southern Illinois
- Kenny Logan Jr., Kansas
- Akeem Dent, Florida State
- Demani Richardson, Texas A&M
- Tra Fluellen, Mid Tenn State
- Andre Sam, LSU
- Jaylen Mahoney, Vanderbilt
- Kendarin Ray, Tulsa
- Thomas Harper, Notre Dame
- Omar Brown, Nebraska
- Jalyn Phillips, Clemson
- Marcus Banks, Mississippi State
Beau Brade going undrafted was one of the biggest surprises of the draft for me. His athleticism isn’t anything special, but it’s enough for the NFL given his strong 6’0″ 203 pound frame. He has great ball skills and a nose for making tackles all over the field.
This was likely a case of having a lot of teams like him, but no one really love him. But he’ll have a lot of people interested as a free agent.
Cornerback
- Dwight McGlothern, Arkansas
- Miles Battle, Utah
- Storm Duck, Louisville
- Beanie Bishop, West Virginia
- Chigozie Anusiem, Colorado State
- AJ Woods, Pittsburgh
- Johnny Dixon, Penn State
- Christian Roland-Wallace, USC
- Carlton Johnson, Fresno State
- Ro Torrence, Arizona State
- Zamari Walton, Ole Miss
- Willie Drew, Virginia State
- Myles Sims, Georgia Tech
- Ja’Quan Sheppard, Maryland
- Josh Wallace, Michigan
- Isaiah Johnson, Syracuse
- Jarius Monroe, Tulane
- Cam Allen, Purdue
Dwight McGlothern was one of the top rated cornerbacks in the country last season by Pro Football Focus, and has plenty of on-ball production. He ran a 4.47, but the rest of his athletic measurables weren’t great.
Miles Battle was a sleeper for me who I expected to be drafted. The 6’3″ corner is a bit older and didn’t put up incredible stats, but he ran a 4.37 with good quickness to boot.
Specialists
- Harrison Mevis, Missouri (K)
- Austin McNamara, Texas Tech (P)
- Ryan Rehkow, BYU (P)
- Joe Shimko, NC State (LS)
- Peter Bowden, Wisconsin (LS)
- Griffin Kell, TCU (K)
- Porter Wilson, Duke (P)
- Slater Zellers, Arizona State (LS)
- Matt Hayball, Vanderbilt (P)
- Michael Vinson, Notre Dame (LS)
- Jack Browning, San Diego State (P)
- William Mote, Georgia (LS)
- Lucas Dean, UTSA (P)
- Colton Spangler, Maryland (P)
- Brayden Narveson, NC State (K)
Harrison Mevis is a big kicker with an even bigger leg. He is the only kicker in the class to hit a 56+ yard field goal in each of the last 3 seasons, which included a 61 yarder this year. He was 24-of-27 from kicks beyond 40 yards in 2021-2022, the best in college football during that span.
Austin McNamara is my top punter. His 46.3 punting average is nice, but it’s even more impressive considering he never outkicks his coverage. He didn’t allow any return on 82% of his punts last year, which is far superior to 4th round pick Tory Taylor (69%).
Finally, no long snappers were drafted. Joe Shimko led the class for me. He has great snap speed, never struggles with accuracy, and finds work on punt coverage.
More Undrafted Free Agents
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