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How one player went from being undrafted to making the team’s 53-man roster

By Kalle Sorbo

Undrafted. It’s a word that follows players in the NFL whether it should or not. Some of the best stories in the NFL are undrafted free agents out of college. Everyone is wondering who the next Case Keenum, Tony Romo or Malcom Butler is going to be

But the reality for most players who go undrafted is far different. Most undrafted free agents do what they can to shine in training camp and the pre-season and then sweat out cut day hoping to make an NFL roster as a backup and a special teams contributor.