11 UDFAs who can crack 53-man NFL roster

Yahoo Sports writer Angel Atienza-Romero, publishing on May 8, 2026, identifies 11 undrafted free agents (UDFAs) from the 2026 NFL offseason who have a realistic chance of making a 53-man roster. The piece highlights that this year's UDFA class features talent across multiple positions, including quarterbacks in unsettled depth chart situations. Training camp and preseason performance are noted as key equalizers where UDFAs can compete against drafted players.