Now that the draft is over Steelers fans wait to see the new rookie draft class take the field in anticipation of how they will perform.
In addition, to the seven draft picks, the Steelers also signed ten undrafted free agents to help add additional depth, especially to the offensive line that the Steelers had neglected with their draft selections. They also added a few extra linebackers, another defensive lineman, and a quarterback. Then they added two additional runningbacks if for any other reason, to add competition for those that will stay on the team as a backup to Najee Harris.
Whereas draft selections generally stay on the team for the duration of their rookie contract, though not always, it’s generally much harder to predict how successful an undrafted free agent could be. The players themselves are typically judged by how they play once on the field. Most of them did not get drafted either because their 40-yard dash time was too slow, they were not strong enough, or their style of play was average compared to those players other teams selected.
Hence, while teams cut many undrafted free agents before the season starts or end up on the practice squad, a few make the team. Who are some of the notable examples of undrafted free agents?
You know the players who showed much determination proving that other teams made a mistake overlooking them. Some of whom had Hall of Fame-level careers. The list includes Kurt Warner, Dick “Night Train” Lane, Cliff Harris, Tony Romo, Antonio Gates, Donnie Shell, Larry Little, and Drew Pearson, to throw a few names out there.
So of the ten undrafted free agents the Steelers signed, here are the top three that perhaps stand the best chance of making the squad this fall.