Every NFL Team's 2025 Undrafted Free Agent Most Likely to Make the Roster

Undrafted free agents are the heart and soul of an NFL roster. They're the underdogs who overcame. They didn't get to hear their names during draft weekend called yet make sure everyone knows their names eventually.

Last year, 43 undrafted free agents made it through the league's final preseason cut deadline and onto active rosters. The number doesn't include all of the options that eventually made their way to practice squads as well.

While the percentage of how many went undrafted yet still comprise the totality of rosters will vary from year to year, the presence felt by those participants can't be overlooked.

The hardest part for any young man trying to achieve his dream of becoming a professional football player is understanding that going undrafted is actually beneficial from being selected later in the process. Why? Individuals gets to pick and choose where they go based on available offers, thus gaining some freedom to adequately assess rosters and see where the biggest opportunities lie.

With that in mind, the following individuals who signed after the draft are walking into good situations where they have a legitimate shot at making their respective roster.

The Arizona Cardinals aren't settled at right tackle for the long haul, which became clear when the organization spent freely during undrafted free agency to bring in Connecticut's Valentin Senn and Ohio State's Josh Fryar.

Neither Jonah Williams nor Kelvin Beachum Jr. are signed beyond this season.

Senn gets the nods based on his better movement skills and significant upside as an international player from Austria. The 6'7", 305-pound prospect started 38-straight games on the Huskie's blindside.

The Cardinals could end up with a long-term solution at offensive tackle, much like the Indianapolis Colts did with fellow Austrian Bernhard Raimann.

Kansas cornerback Cobee Bryant once looked like a lock as a future NFL draft pick. It didn't happen, though. Still, his aggressiveness and competitiveness are two excellent traits to help him make the Atlanta Falcons roster.

"Bryant projects as a mid-round pick with the potential to develop into a starter with proper refinement," B/R scout Cory Giddings wrote. "His ball skills and athletic upside give him a high ceiling, but he will need to improve his technique, transitions, and top-end speed to succeed at the next level."

Aside from excellent value, the Falcons didn't add a true cornerback in this year's class. Billy Bowman is a safety by trade, though he spends significant time over the slot. Bryant as the the ability to be Atlanta's fourth or fifth cornerback from Day 1.

When looking at the potential of Nash Hutmacher as a nose tackle for the Baltimore Ravens, one can't help but think back to Kelly Gregg since the two have similar wrestling backgrounds.

Gregg was a three-time champion wrestler in the state of Oklahoma. Hutmacher was even better, according to his Nebraska Cornhuskers bio:

"On the wrestling mat, Hutmacher was a four-time state champion, the first four-time heavyweight state champion in South Dakota history and the first four-time champion in one weight class in state history. Ranked as the nation’s No. 1 high school heavyweight wrestler, Hutmacher went 166-0 from his freshman to senior season.... Hutmacher won each of his final 73 matches by pin - 71 in the first period - the second-longest pin streak in the history of high school wrestling."

Coaches love former wrestlers because they understand leverage, torque and hand placement. Hutmacher could realistically replace Ravens nose tackle Travis Jones, who is a free agent after this season.

Keonta Jenkins is a classic 'tweener after playing the star position in the Virginia Tech Hokies defensive scheme. He played near 220 in that role, which should lend well to him moving into the box full time and making a complete conversion to linebacker.

Jenkins did manage 19.5 tackles for loss over the last two seasons.

Despite Matt Milano's extensive injury history, the Buffalo Bills didn't sign or draft a linebacker to improve the team's depth, even as a precaution. Jenkins could easily slide into a sixth linebacker role, while serving as a core-four special-teamer early in his professional career.

No one wants to talk about kickers until a team needs one.

The Carolina Panthers didn't bring back Eddy Piñeiro this offseason. The organization signed Matthew Wright for a third time, though he's never been a team's full-time kicker.

Two kickers heard their names called during the 2025 NFL draft. Florida State's Ryan Fitzgerald wasn't one of them despite a claim that he was one of the top available options after being a first-team All-American selection last season and converting all of his attempts last season, including going five-for-five from 50 yards and beyond.

Incoming linebackers Ruben Hyppolite II, whom the Chicago Bears drafted in the fourth round, and the undrafted Power Echols basically fall on the opposite sides of the spectrum, which could make them excellent complementary options.

Hyppolite's profile is built around his speed and explosive traits, while Echols doesn't feature the same athletic upside. The latter is far more instinctive and productive, though.

Over the last three seasons, Echols amassed 296 total tackles and 13 tackles for loss. Whereas Hyppolite didn't surpass either number over the entirety of his five-year collegiate career.

Both can come in and provide much-needed depth behind Tremaine Edmunds and TJ Edwards.

Seth McLaughlin was on track to be the top-rated pure center prospect in the 2025 draft class. He even won this past season's Rimington Trophy.

Unfortunately, McLaughlin also suffered a season-ending torn Achilles tendon, which could hamper his participation in training camp. Still, the Cincinnati Bengals should try to sneak McLaughlin onto the roster somehow, because he could potentially replace Ted Karras in the lineup.

"Overall, McLaughlin is an older prospect coming off a major lower leg injury with solid athletic ability and the mental makeup, build, play strength and technical savvy to compete for the pivot job when healthy and stick as a starter long-term in a multiple run scheme," B/R scouting Brandon Thorn wrote.

The Cleveland Browns' safety depth chart consists of Grant Delpit, Ronnie Hickman and Trey Dean III. Other defensive backs on the roster may bounce back and forth between corner and safety. Otherwise, undrafted free agent Donovan McMillon can make a serious run to become the squad's fourth safety.

Two years ago, Hickman signed as an undrafted free agent and became the most pleasant surprise in Cleveland's rookie class. McMillon could take a similar path, especially since he has the athletic profile and production to do so.

According to Kent Lee Platte, the 6'2", 203-pound McMillon posted a 9.20 relative athletic grade prior to the draft, including a sub-4.5-second 40-yard dash. The Florida transfer started two seasons at Pittsburgh, where he amassed 220 total tackles.

Clearly, the Dallas Cowboys felt compelled to address safety once the 2025 NFL draft ended. After not adding anything to the position during the event, Dallas signed four as undrafted free agents. Of the four, the Cowboys spent the most to bring in Syracuse's Alijah Clark.

The 21-year-old Clark left the Orange as a three-year starter. He doesn't present the best ball skills, though he does have position flexibility to play multiple roles in the Cowboys defensive scheme. Furthermore, Clark can be an instant contributor as part of Dallas' special teams.

The organization is likely looking at its long-term future as well. Donovan Wilson and Malik Hooker will both be 30 or older going into the 2026 campaign, with the former not being under contract beyond the upcoming season.

The middle of the Denver Broncos' offensive line can use an upgrade. Luke Wattenberg is entering the final year of his current deal, while Alex Forsyth has yet to claim the center position.

Denver remained proactive by bringing in a pair of new snappers through the undrafted free-agent market.

To be completely accurate, Jacksonville State's Clay Webb has been a guard throughout his career. In fact, all of his collegiate starts came at left guard. But the Georgia transfer is expected to find a home over the ball.

"Webb's lack of length, movement skills and polish in pass protection will make it difficult to stay at guard full-time in the NFL," Thorn wrote. "But after a solid Senior Bowl showing at center with his play strength, he has a viable developmental pathway to stick on a roster at the pivot with the ability to get a team out of a pinch at guard."

Zach Horton has an opportunity to create some added flexibility within the Detroit Lions' already outstanding offense.

Horton is a hybrid, who can be used as an H-back either in line as a tight end or lined up as a fullback. He took full advantage of Curt Cignetti's decision to leave James Madison and take over the Indiana Hoosiers football program, scoring eight total touchdowns—four receiving and four rushing—during the program's run to the College Football Playoff.

Mainly, Horton will come in and show a lot of grit and positive attitude as a blocker, which should carve out a role on the roster no matter how he's used.

Jamon Dumas-Johnson's collegiate career began so promising only to see him dovetail toward the end.

"After winning a National Championship and becoming an All-American during his sophomore season [at Georgia], Jamon Dumas-Johnson had the makings of someone who could become a top linebacker prospect and a complete player in the NFL," B/R scout Matt Holder wrote. "However, he's regressed since then due to injuries and putting on some bad weight."

NFL teams always believe they can get the most out of a player after seeing him perform at a high level no matter when it occurred during his career. Dumas-Johnson is well-worth a free-agent deal, because his upside certainly signals a linebacker capable of making the Green Bay Packers roster and proving much-needed depth.

The Houston Texans have done an extensive job of refitting their offensive line this offseason and the undrafted free-agent addition of Kentucky's Eli Cox should be included in the mix.

Cox alongside the second-round selection of Minnesota offensive tackle Aireontae Ersery give the Texans a pair of rookies, who could easily work their way into the lineup over time.

"Cox is a sawed off, experienced center prospect with middling power but proven versatility in his background at both guard spots in several schemes with good athletic ability and enough play strength to eventually carve out a role inside a zone-based run scheme," Thorn wrote.

Two years ago, the Indianapolis Colts made Matt Gay the NFL's highest-paid kicker. Over the subsequent two seasons, Gay missed 14 field-goal attempts, including 11 from 50 yards or deeper.

So, the Colts released Gay this offseason. The team did bring in Spencer Schrader but he attempted all of five field goals during his rookie campaign.

Temple's Maddux Trujillo should come into camp with a very good chance of outright winning Indianapolis's kicking job. Trujillo has a big leg that led to a 64-yard field goal conversion last season. As long as he shows consistency along the mid-range during the competition, the undrafted rookie could easily become the Colts' new kicker.

Memphis quarterback Seth Henigan has three traits that should keep him in the NFL for a long time. His new head coach, Liam Coen, mentioned all three after Henigan signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent.

"[He's a] coach’s kid with a ton of production and a natural stroke," the Jags' new coach told reporters.

Henigan left the Tigers program as a four-year starter and its all-time leading passer, with 14,266 yard and 104 touchdown tosses.

Mainly, the incoming quarterback understands what it means to play the quarterback position and how to approach it every day in a workman-like manner, which makes him an ideal long-term backup option for starter Trevor Lawrence. Henigan can immediately replace John Wolford as the Jags' QB3, then move into the backup role once Nick Mullens' contract ends after the 2026 season.

The Kansas City Chiefs don't need another tight end. They just like to have as many as possible.

Obviously, Travis Kelce remains the team's top option in the passing game. Noah Gray still has three more seasons on his current deal. Jaredy Wiley is another young option. Robert Tonyan is also a proven vet.

Yet it's hard to look past a talent like Clemson's Jake Briningstool as someone to stash since most thought he'd be drafted at some point during the past weekend.

"Briningstool projects as a skilled pass-catching tight end at the next level," B/R scout Dame Parson wrote. "Putting him in the slot and outside as a flex weapon is the best for his development. He offers multiple passing game benefits to an NFL offense. The run blocking will be a storyline to watch early in his career as an NFL player."

Once the Las Vegas Raiders get past Maxx Crosby and Malcolm Koonce on the edge-defender depth chart, a rather precipitous drop occurs.

Maybe Tyree Wilson fully emerges this fall and lives up to his status as the seventh overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft. Even then, someone can step up and push Charles Snowden out of the role as the fourth option.

Minnesota's Jah Joyner has some juice coming off the edge, with strong physical traits, despite needing development.

"Joyner can be a solid rotational pass-rusher and has tools to develop to potentially become an every-down player later on in his NFL career," Holder wrote. "Schematically, he'd be best as a traditional defensive end in even fronts."

The Los Angeles Chargers made cornerback a priority this offseason.

The team did well a year ago by drafting Cam Hart and Tarheeb Still. Donte Jackson and Benjamin St-Juste joined the unit this offseason as free agents. The front office also drafted Florida's Trikweze Bridges in the seventh round before going strong after the position among the undrafted talent pool.

Despite all of the turnover and additions that will find themselves at the front of the line, Bowling Green's Jordan Oladokun can't be counted out among this new-look group.

As SB Nation's Doug Farrar noted, the MAC product posted the second-lowest opponent passer rating in the 2025 FBS draft class among cornerbacks taking at least 50 percent of his team's snaps. Oladokun may not be a great athlete, but he's rock solid in coverage, with nine interceptions and 14 defended passes over the last two seasons.

North Carolina's Willie Lampkin is simply too good of a football player not to make the Los Angeles Rams' roster.

Lampkin easily produced some of the best tape seen from any prospect this past season. At 5'10" and 280 pounds, he's a severe outlier. Still, his size deficiencies weren't as issue at the Senior Bowl when facing other all-star-caliber NFL prospects. If anything, Lampkin came out of that event looking even more impressive.

Now, the question is whether Lampkin can play anything other than center at the highest level. Honestly, the evaluation process had pegged him as pivot because of his size despite starting 35 collegiate games between the two guard sports.

Watch the undrafted free agent continue to impress and find a way to become the Rams' primary swing interior blocker.

Jonnu Smith proved to be a revelation during his first season with the Miami Dolphins. Even so, he's set to turn 30 before the start of the 2025 campaign. Plus, he's never been a strong in-line option.

Beyond Smith, the Dolphins' tight end room is highly suspect, which should create a significant opportunity for Texas Tech tight end Jalin Conyers.

Conyers can immediately come in and serve as Miami's blocking tight end. He's capable in both the run game and as a pass protector. He also presents upside as a pass-catcher.

The Arizona State transfer never caught more than 38 balls in a single season. Conversely, Conyers posted three-straight seasons with at least 30 catches. Furthermore, he has the profile to develop into a much better target after posting a 9.28 relative athletic score, per Kent Lee Platte.

The Minnesota Vikings are set at offensive tackle with Christian Darrisaw and Brian O'Neill for at least the next two seasons. However, the team's depth at the position is concerning.

The front office signed Justin Skule to serve as swing tackle, while Walter Rouse continues to develop after being a sixth-round pick last year. A lane exists for someone else to jump in and become the squad's third or fourth tackle option.

Kansas' Logan Brown has the ability to secure that role early in his career.

"Brown has the size, play strength and power to develop into a swing tackle within his rookie contract and with added refinement to his technique, use of leverage and overall consistency could become a long-term spot starter," Thorn wrote.

Hunter Henry and Austin Hooper are rock-solid, proven tight ends for the New England Patriots. The room lacks explosive traits, though.

Jaheim Bell brings speed to the position, but he's undersized and more of an H-back. The undrafted free-agent addition of Alabama's CJ Dippre provides the best of both worlds.

Dippre is a 6'5", 256-pound target, who has plenty of experience working inline as part of Alabama's system and brings some juice with an 8.72 relative athletic score, per Kent Lee Platte. However, Dippre was never used as a primary target for either the Crimson Tide or during his time with the Maryland Terrapins. He caught 65 passes over four seasons.

As Henry and Hooper get older than their contracts expire, Dippre can learn from them then take on a larger role two or three years down the road.

Only one punter, Jeremy Crawshaw, heard his name called during the 2025 NFL draft. An argument can be made in James Burnip's favor that he was the top-rated prospect at the position despite going undrafted.

The New Orleans Saints are definitely positioned to upgrade on special teams with Burnip now in the mix.

A season ago, the Saints signed another undrafted punter in Matthew Hayball. The rookie finished 30th and 25th in punting average and net punting average, respectively. To be fair, Hayball did an excellent job as a directional punter with good hangtime to minimize returns.

A fellow Australian, Burnip outperformed each of the two previously mentioned numbers during his final season on campus, while getting excellent hangtime and minimal return yardage.

The New York Giants' wide receiver room remains a work-in-progress.

Malik Nabers is the clear WR1 after a phenomenal rookie season. From there, plenty remains up in the air.

The Giants did bring back Darius Slayton, but he's never been a consistent threat. Wan'Dale Robinson caught a lot of passes last season, but his below-the-rim game leaves a lot to be desired. Jaylin Hyatt has yet to establish himself. Zach Pascal's best trait is blocking.

This setup is why the Giants signed seven undrafted wide receivers. Virginia Tech's Da'Quan Felton garnered the most interest.

The 6'5", 213-pound Felton is another vertical presence, but he didn't produce at a high level due, in large part, to inconsistent quarterback play. The Giants hope they can take his physical traits and develop into something more.

Notre Dame's Jordan Clark brings versatility and NFL bloodlines to the New York Jets.

The fact that Clark is undersized with a marginal athletic profile likely won't matter as much to Aaron Glenn as it might with other coaches. Glenn should see that Clark knows how to play the position after learning from his father, Ryan, who played 13 seasons in the NFL.

The younger Clark has similar traits as his father regarding style of play and tenacity. He showed up this past season after transferring to Notre Dame and became one of the Fighting Irish' defensive leaders along the back end.

For the Jets, they drafted cornerback Azareye'h Thomas and safety Malachi Moore. Clark may be a third wheel, though he can back up multiple spots in the secondary.

The Philadelphia Eagles value running backs as much or more than any NFL team.

Saquon Barkley will remain the squad's offensive focal point, though the organization should worry about load management this coming year and into the future. AJ Dillon is trying to make a comeback from a previous neck injury. Will Shipley is a versatile option out of the backfield.

Central Arkansas' ShunDerrick Powell is just the type of prospect that fans of a team will want to root for as an undersized (5'7", 183 lbs) ball-carrier with fantastic speed and even better production coming out of the FCS level. He ran for 3,867 yards over the last two seasons.

Powell is a change-of-pace back to give the Eagles a full complement of ball-carriers in an already talented backfield.

Sebastian Castro isn't a good athlete by NFL standards, hence going undrafted. Yet his game borders on oxymoronic because he's instinctual and constantly around the ball despite any perceived athletic deficiencies.

The Pittsburgh Steelers and head coach Mike Tomlin are always looking for intelligent players who fit the franchise's organizational philosophy. Castro is that type of individual and he brings much-needed versatility as a safety or slot defender.

"His strengths in run defense, versatility and football IQ make him a valuable piece in defensive schemes that prioritize physicality and box play," B/R scout Cory Giddings wrote. "While he will need to refine his coverage abilities, particularly in man-to-man situations, Castro has the tools to contribute on defense and special teams."

The San Francisco 49ers decided not to sign a big undrafted free-agent class. Even so, BYU's Jakob Robinson stands out as an individual capable of helping the team's secondary.

With Charvarius Ward leaving in free agency to join the Indianapolis Colts, the Niners didn't adequately replace him in the starting lineup. An undrafted free agent won't, either. Tre Brown was brought in as a veteran option, but he's had his share of struggles. San Francisco did draft Western Kentucky's Upton Stout in the third round, though he's earmarked as a slot defender.

Robinson is an experienced player with over 54 games played during his collegiate career. He also had good ball skills by grabbing 11 interceptions and defending 21 more passes over the last four seasons. The real selling point is sub-4.4-speed in order to stay in phase will with of his assignments.

Utah's Connor O'Toole began his collegiate career as a wide receiver before converting to defensive end. He's grown into a 6'3", 248 pound, with the athletic traits to portend significant developmental upside.

O'Toole never managed more than 4.5 sacks during a single season, though he did deal with injuries over the last two campaigns. Obviously, he needs to remain healthy and continue on any upward trajectory as he continues to refine his technique.

But the Seattle Seahawks obviously saw something in the project, especially his 9.50 relative athletic score, per Kent Lee Platte.

Demarcus Lawrence just turned 33. Boye Mafe is on the last year of deal. Unchenna Nwosu's salary-cap hit rises to over $20 million in 2026. The Seahawks need to be looking at their future among the squad's edge-defenders.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers chose Graham Barton in last year's first round. The team doesn't have any established depth behind him at the current moment, hence why the Bucs signed a pair of undrafted centers in Texas' Jake Majors and Nebraska's Ben Scott.

Majors is the logical choice to assume the role after a program-record 57 career starts at Texas.

"Majors is a high-IQ, experienced and skilled center-only prospect with short arms, adequate athletic ability and middling power," Thorn wrote. "He has the intangibles, run-blocking skills and understanding of leverage to earn a backup role in the NFL, but his mediocre physical tools will make it difficult for him to match up with defensive tackles consistently.

The Tennessee Titans are one of the few organizations with an offensive line coach that when he sees something in a prospect then everyone should tend to believe him.

Bill Callahan is already working to develop JC Latham, who is moving back to right tackle this season. The Titans also drafted interior blocker Jackson Slater in this year's fifth round.

Tackle depth remains a problem area, even after Dan Moore Jr.'s signing. Florida's Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson has a chance to work himself into a team's primary swing option.

"Crenshaw-Dickson has a large frame, good arm length, heavy hands and adequate timing that allow him to be functional in a zone-based, play-action heavy scheme where he can rely on vertical sets on obvious pass downs," Thorn wrote. "However, his marginal athletic ability and recovery skills shrink his margin for error enough to keep him as a backup/bottom-of-the-roster tackle in the NFL."

As seen throughout this piece, the NFL is always searching for quality offensive linemen, hence why a quarter of the list is dominated by blockers.

The Washington Commanders are one those teams that needed to overhaul a portion of their front five this offseason. The front office traded for Laremy Tunsil before drafting Oregon's Josh Conerly Jr. with this year's 29th overall pick.

The interior didn't initially receive much help. As a result, Washington was hot and heavy after North Carolina State's Timothy McKay in undrafted free agency. McKay converted from right tackle to right guard, where he excelled.

Trent Scott, Nate Herbig and Chris Paul aren't signed beyond this season. If a young and talented undrafted free agent impresses, he could easily supplant any of them.