Seemingly every year, there are players that fly under the radar and wind up on the 53-man roster. Will we see a similar story this season?
In 2021, almost nobody expected Jerry Jacobs to make the initial roster. With logjam at cornerback, it seemed unlikely that the undrafted rookie would claim a spot after a modest preseason. Not only did he make the roster, but he wound up being one of the Detroit Lions’ best corners. Expecting that type of success from a player on the roster bubble is a bit of a lofty goal, but it goes to show that these coaches know their players pretty well.