For many NFL prospects, especially in the later rounds of the NFL Draft, the moment they’re selected is the height of their NFL career. Being drafted isn’t a golden ticket to a roster spot; someone can excel in college, but if they can’t grasp the NFL game quickly they’ll find themselves stuck on the practice squad (if they’re lucky).
Today’s subject, a free agent pickup by the Buffalo Bills this offseason, took such a route. He was a fourth-round pick in 2014, but didn’t make his NFL debut until two-and-a-half seasons later. Now on his third team in less than 12 months, he’s probably looking at his last chance to latch on to a team.