Undrafted free agents often do not turn heads when they sign with their first NFL team, but their role should not be underscored. The Buccaneers were able to find several players that surprisingly slipped through the cracks of the draft, and some could contribute in their first year.
Numerous all-time greats from across the NFL have made it into the Hall of Fame after starting their career as undrafted free agents. Tampa Bay has several UDFAs that have made a sizable impact on the team.
Demar Dotson, one of the essential parts of the Buccaneer offensive line for the better part of a decade, came to the team after going undrafted.