Bengals defensive coordinator Paul Guenther compared undrafted college free agent DeShawn Williams to Geno Atkins, in stature and attributes. Williams, facing significant competition on the defensive line, could be a strong candidate for the practice squad.
Narratively-speaking, there's always surprising stories concerning undrafted college free agents threatening to make the 53-man roster. There's the legendary class of 2012, marking the arrival of two starting linebackers in Vontaze Burfict and Emmanuel Lamur. But many players generate a positive impression and then unfortunately fade for one reason or another.
Undrafted candidates with opportunities to make the 53-man roster this season include wide receiver Jake Kumerow, who benefits by playing a position that's starving for talent at the bottom-half of its roster.