11 best undrafted free agents after the 2026 NFL Draft led by Logan Fano, Diego Pounds
Even though these players weren't drafted they can still make an NFL impact this fall.
Just because the 2026 NFL Draft is complete doesn't mean teams are done loading up on rookie talent. Scouts and general managers get no respite after Mr. Irrelevant is selected with the 257th overall pick.
Hundreds of free agents now get to decide where to spend their training camps as franchises jockey for position with big signing bonuses and promises of modest opportunity. Players like John Randle, Kurt Warner and Antonio Gates didn't let their draft snubs keep them from Hall of Fame careers. While that's an extreme example, these unwanted rookies can play a major role on championship teams.
Rashid Shaheed helped push the Seattle Seahawks ' offense and special teams to Super Bowl levels. The team they beat, the New England Patriots, had an undrafted linebacker corps of Robert Spillane, Christian Elliss and Jack Gibbens holding court in the middle of the field. While most of the players signed in the wake of the draft will have a minimal impact, some will rise above their station to be major contributors.
Here are the 11 players most likely to thrive. EDGE Logan Fano, Utah Tenacious edge rusher with decent size but major injury concerns following him to the NFL. QB Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt Heisman runner-up, author of the greatest season in Commodores modern history and all-around lunatic (complimentary.