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Diego Pavia and 10 Other UDFAs With a Real Shot to Crack 53-Man Rosters

SI·Mike Kadlick·26 days ago
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It’s far from an anomaly for undrafted players to make a name for themselves in the NFL. In fact, some of the game’s all-time greats—including quarterbacks Kurt Warner and Warren Moon, kickers Adam Vinatieri and Lou Groza, and defensive backs Dick “Night Train” Lane and Emlen Tunnell, to name a few—began their journeys on the proverbial scrap heap before getting their chance and turning in Hall of Fame–worthy careers.  While we won’t put that kind of pressure on this year’s class just yet, the post-draft signing frenzy has come and gone, which means it’s time to take a look at which—if any—of these UDFAs will be playing on Sundays this upcoming season.   For some context, recent summers have shown just how real these opportunities can be, with 57 UDFAs making initial 53-man rosters in 2025, and 43 doing so in ’24 .  With that in mind, here’s a look at 11 from the 2026 cycle who have a legitimate shot to make the team.…

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