One undrafted free agent rookie to watch for every NFL team in minicamp, OTAs

On September 3, 2025, 54 undrafted free agents from the 2025 NFL Draft class appeared on active rosters; quarterback was the least represented, and linebacker was the most well-represented. Dozens more will follow that path into the league this year.

Three undrafted free agents received practical guarantees exceeding $300,000: Oregon offensive tackle Isaiah World (Chargers), Texas A&M linebacker Taurean York (Broncos) and Utah edge rusher Logan Fano (Browns), according to Spotrac. Over the past three years, just eight players landed in that category. Four of those eight players appeared in 12+ games as rookies, whereas the other four played in one game or fewer; 50% is a much higher hit rate than for players who receive less. For reference, players who received less than $300,000 in practical guarantees last year, but made the roster, were just 10.3%.

Minicamps and organized team activities (OTAs) are here, and we profile one player to watch on every team.

AFC North

Cincinnati Bengals: S Isaiah Nwokobia, SMU

San Diego State offensive tackle Christian Jones ($50,000) was the recipient of the team's largest practical guarantee.

USC linebacker Eric Gentry has a lot of fans in the draft community, but Nwokobia has a better chance of making the roster. Nwokobia has been a stat-stuffer over the course of his collegiate career. He has to do a better job of finishing tackles in open space, which is not something Bengals fans want to hear after how last season played out, but he drives hard on the ball and has good size.

Cleveland Browns: EDGE Logan Fano, Utah

Fano is the brother of first-round selection Spencer Fano and was draft-worthy in his own right. It will be interesting to see how the Browns approach the edge rusher role because, in theory, they only have one or two open spots alongside Myles Garrett, Isaiah McGuire and Alex Wright. The team's two highest-paid undrafted free agents are both edge rushers -- Fano ($310,000) and Vanderbilt's Khordae Sydnor ($275,000) --, and they also signed Florida's Tyreak Sapp.

Fano recorded 4.5 sacks last season for the Utes.

Baltimore Ravens: DL Aaron Graves, Iowa

The Ravens were expected to address their front in the draft, but they waited until the seventh round to do so. Michigan's Rayshaun Benny will be on a comparable footing as Graves, who was given the team's largest practical guarantee ($60,000). Graves has good size and 11 sacks over the past two seasons. Hawkeyes generally have a business-like approach and a transition to the NFL should not be overwhelming for him.

Ole Miss offensive tackle Diego Pounds and Texas edge rusher Ethan Burke were a few others of note.

Pittsburgh Steelers: TE Lake McRee, USC

Pittsburgh aggressively acquired veterans and has an older roster, so there may not be many spots open for competition. Syracuse defensive lineman Kevin Jobity landed the highest practical guarantee ($30,000), but McRee was a more interesting player.

The Steelers already have tight ends Darnell Washington and Pat Freiermuth, but McRee is a bit different with a smaller build.

AFC South

Indianapolis Colts: OT Nolan Rucci, Penn State

Indianapolis paid out practical guarantees totaling more than $200,000 to five players. LSU linebacker West Weeks was the highest at $286,500. He plays a position of need for the Colts, who took two linebackers in the draft.

Rucci was the choice because he has developmental traits, and the Colts have been better than any franchise at developing offensive linemen. After moving on from Braden Smith, Rucci joins a competition.

Arkansas defensive line Cameron Ball is a candidate to make that roster.

Jacksonville Jaguars: OL Garrett DiGiorgio, UCLA

Without a first-round pick, Jacksonville had the luxury of devoting more financial resources to undrafted free agents and can offer an honest chance to compete, given they were not overly active in player acquisition. Virginia running back J'Mari Taylor and South Carolina edge rusher Bryan Thomas Jr. received the largest practical guarantees ($277,500).

DiGiorgio can clean up some technical aspects of the game but has a natural feel for football, as well as positional versatility. In 2025 alone, he played right tackle, left tackle and right guard, which is probably his best position moving forward.

NC State cornerback Devon Marshall and Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar are positioned to push for a roster spot as well.

Houston Texans: CB Collin Wright, Stanford

Iowa State offensive tackle James Neal III received Houston's highest practical guarantee ($277,500), which makes sense given the team's need for a youthful infusion along its offensive line.

Wright looked more comfortable in zone coverage, but he has the size and speed to be a well-rounded player. He has to play on the balls of his feet more in man coverage and trust his eyes.

Tennessee Titans: S Bishop Fitzgerald, USC

Illinois wide receiver Hank Beatty received the largest practical guarantee ($272,500), but th