There were 262 names called during the weekend of the 2022 NFL Draft, but those aren’t the only players who make the transition to the pros. Every year there are undrafted players who make an impact and become marquee names after the NFL overlooked them. 2022 surely won’t be an exception, so it’s worth tracking where these guys land. Every AFC undrafted free agent among fantasy football-relevant positions is listed below.
Baltimore Ravens
- Anthony Brown, QB, Oregon
Ricky Person, RB, NC State
Kevin Brown, RB, Incarnate Word
Emeka Emezie, WR, NC State
Tevon Clark, WR, California
Devon Williams, WR, Oregon
Slade Bolden, WR, Alabama
Buffalo Bills
- Raheem Blackshear, RB, Virginia Tech
Malik Williams, WR, Appalachian State
Keith Corbin, WR, Jackson State
Jalen Wydermyer, TE, Texas A&M
Cincinnati Bengals
- Shermari Jones, RB, Coastal Carolina
Kendric Pryor, WR, Wisconsin
Kwamie Lassiter, WR, Cincinnati
Jaivon Heiligh, WR, Coastal Carolina
Justin Rigg, TE, Kentucky
Cleveland Browns
- Felix Harper, QB, Alcorn State
- Isaiah Weston, WR, Northern Iowa
- Travell Harris, WR, Washington State
- Mike Harley, WR, Miami (FL)
- Zaire Mitchell-Paden, TE, Florida Atlantic
- Marcus Santos-Silva, TE, Texas Tech : former basketball player! There have been a few of those to shine in the NFL, haven’t there?
Denver Broncos
- Brandon Johnson, WR, UCF
- Jalen Virgil, WR, Appalachian State
- Kaden Davis, WR, Northwest Missouri State
- Dylan Parham, TE, NC State
- Rodney Williams, TE, UT Martin
Houston Texans
- Johnny Johnson, WR, Oregon
Drew Estrada, WR, Baylor
Seth Green, WR, Houston
Indianapolis Colts
- Jack Coan, QB, Notre Dame
D’Vonte Price, RB, Florida International
Max Borghi, RB, Washington State
D’Vonte Price has 4.38 (98th-percentile) speed at 6-1 210-pounds. He posted a 40.4-percent (91st-percentile) College Dominator Rating and averaged 6.8 (90th-percentile) College YPC. Max Borghi caught 156 balls in his four collegiate seasons and posted a 9.5-percent (73rd-percentile) College Target Share.
D’Vonte Price Advanced Stats & Metrics Profile
Max Borghi Advanced Stats & Metrics Profile
Both have legitimate tools to bring to an NFL team. The Colts depth chart is wide open after Jonathan Taylor and Nyheim Hines; it wouldn’t be a surprise if one or two of these guys crack the 53.
- C.J. Verdell, RB, Oregon
- Kekoa Crawford, WR, California
- Samson Nacua, WR, BYU
- Michael Young, WR, Cincinnati
- Tyson Morris, WR, Arkansas
Jacksonville Jaguars
Kevin Austin, WR, Notre Dame
Kevin Austin does not have a ton of production to his name. Plenty of pro receivers have made their way through South Bend over the years. But, Austin did produce 888 yards and seven touchdowns on 48 receptions in his last collegiate season. He is also an athletic freak.
Kevin Austin Advanced Stats & Metrics Profile
He can make an NFL team through special teams. If he does, he’s got more than enough athleticism to make an impact eventually.
- Lujuan Winningham, WR, Central Arkansas
- Gerrit Prince, TE, UAB
- Grayson Gunter, TE, Southern Miss
Kansas City Chiefs
- Dustin Crum, QB, Kent State
Jerrion Ealy, RB, Ole Miss
Jerrion Ealy finished with just two fewer receptions (67) than Chiefs’ starter and former first-round pick Clyde Edwards-Helaire (69) and 50 fewer receiving yards (545) than CEH (595). Ealy actually outgained Edwards-Helaire 2,235-2,103 on the ground throughout their college careers.
Jerrion Ealy Advanced Stats & Metrics Profile
The Chiefs added Ronald Jones in free agency and drafted Isiah Pacheco in the seventh round of the draft, but Ealy is a perfect scatback to pair with Patrick Mahomes. Watch how he fares in training camp.
- Tayon Fleet-Davis, RB, Maryland
- Justyn Ross, WR, Clemson
Justyn Ross led a national-champion team that also boasted Tee Higgins, Hunter Renfrow, Amari Rodgers, and Travis Etienne in receiving yards as a true freshman with 1,000. Per Dwain McFarland of PFF, Ross’ career 2.99 yards per route run was the best in the 2022 wide receiver class. He only went undrafted because of a spinal fusion surgery before his junior season.
Justyn Ross Advanced Stats & Metrics Profile
Ross is a great wide receiver project. If he makes the team, he has the chance to work his way onto the same field with Patrick Mahomes. If that happens, he will be very fantasy relevant.
Las Vegas Raiders
- Chase Garbers, QB, California
- Justin Hall, WR, Ball State
- Tre Turner, WR, Virginia Tech
- Cole Fotheringham, TE, Utah
Los Angeles Chargers
- Brandon Peters, QB, Illinois
- Leddie Brown, RB, West Virginia
- Kevin Marks, RB, Buffalo
- Trent Bradford, WR, Oregon State
- Stone Smartt, TE, Old Dominion
- Erik Krommenhoek, TE, USC
Miami Dolphins
- ZaQuandre White, RB, South Carolina
New England Patriots
- D’Eriq King, QB/WR, Miami (FL)
Have we ever seen a former college quarterback transitioning to wide receiver have success with the New England Patriots before?
D’Eriq King Advanced Stats & Metrics Profile
New York Jets
- Zonovan Knight, RB, NC State
The Jets drafted Breece Hall to be their new starting running back, but the depth chart beyond him and Michael Carter is not exactly robust.
Zonovan Knight Advanced Stats & Metrics Profile
Zonovan Knight has a solid blend of size (5-11, 209-pounds) and speed (4.58 40-yard dash) and caught 48 balls in his three seasons in Raleigh, North Carolina. He’s got a chance to stick around.
- DeAndre Torrey, RB, North Texas
Irvin Charles, WR, IUP
Keshunn Abram, WR, Kent State
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Jaylen Warren, RB, Oklahoma State
Mataeo Durant, RB, Duke
Tennessee Titans
- Julius Chestnut, RB, Sacred Heart
- Reggie Roberson, WR, SMU
