While all NFL teams enjoy some modicum of success with undrafted free agents, few franchises consistently retain as many as the Green Bay Packers. If history provides any indication, one or more prospects that didn’t hear their name called during the draft will find themselves with a job on Green Bay’s 53-man roster or practice squad.
Projecting which undrafted players ultimately earn that status presents a more challenging task, however. Multiple factors come into play when evaluating UDFAs and their path to success. Certainly, a prospect must possess talent, but if he finds himself buried too far down the depth chart, the coaching staff might not provide him with enough opportunities to demonstrate his skill set.