While all NFL teams enjoy some modicum of success with undrafted free agents, few franchises have retained as many as the Green Bay Packers on an annual basis. If history provides any indication, one or two prospects that didn’t hear their name called during the draft will find themselves on Green Bay’s 53-man roster or practice squad.
Predicting which players ultimately earn that status presents a more challenging task, however. Multiple factors come into play when projecting UDFA success. Certainly, the prospect must possess talent, but if he finds himself buried too far down the depth chart, the coaches might not provide him enough opportunities to demonstrate his skill set.