Since the NFL Draft was shortened to 7 rounds, and the last player picked dubbed “Mr. Irrelevant” the class of players signed in the feeding frenzy of undrafted talent directly after the draft ends is often completely overlooked.
However, a quick glance at a list of top undrafted players in NFL history brings us names like Wes Welker, Priest Holmes, Nate Newton, James Harrison, Kurt Warner and, of course, Arian Foster.
While there’s no guarantee this years crop of Undrafted Free Agents (UDFAs) is going to provide Houston with a future Hall of Famer, there are a few who might not only make the roster but contribute in a very positive manner.