After 256 selections in the 2018 NFL Draft, a few familiar names to Miami’s fans remained undrafted after the dust had cleared. Not getting that phone call to be informed that you’re being drafted is a bitter and humbling feeling. Yet, in its own way, it provides another opportunity for a group of players that were overlooked by 32 NFL teams. Being a UDFA (undrafted free agent) comes with the luxury of be able to chose which situation to best allow you to make the final 53-man roster in the fall.
So while six Hurricanes got the call to become a pro, five former ’Canes patiently waited only for to have seven rounds pass without seeing their name scroll across a screen.