Undrafted Free Agents with the Best Chance of Making NFL Rosters

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BonifayRam

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Undrafted Free Agents with the Best Chance of Making NFL Rosters
View: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2900266-undrafted-free-agents-with-the-best-chance-of-making-nfl-rosters

Easop Winston, WR, Los Angeles Rams
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Easop Winston is far from the biggest name, which probably didn't concern the Los Angeles Rams when they nabbed the Washington State product in free agency.

Winston spent the last two seasons dominating the Pac-12, catching 137 passes for 1,624 yards and 19 touchdowns, averaging nearly 12 yards per catch. As Renner pointed out, he ranked third among the last two wide receiver classes in yards per route against man coverage—higher than guys like Jerry Jeudy.

In other words, Winston is great at shaking free and making plays downfield, something the Rams would love to have more of for Jared Goff. The team did use a second-round pick on Van Jefferson and grabbed several other undrafted wideouts. But that says more about the desire to get new, productive faces around Goff than anything else.

Given Winston's blend of skills and production, he's got a strong chance of standing out enough to a coaching staff that knows how to squeeze the most out of offensive talent.


Rams Undrafted by incredibly talented players in the on-deck circle
The Rams signed 22 players after the 2020 NFL Draft. Of that group, many will have their sights on making the roster. While the lack of any face-to-face time with the team prior to roster cuts for training camp certainly limited their chances significantly, the new likelihood of shaving $40 million from the team’s payroll may balance that out in their favor. We know the team added two running backs with solid talent. We know that the special teams return duties may be filled by one of the many speedy additions to the roster after the draft. We have looked into the blazing speed of undrafted receiver Brandon Polk. We have even examined the likelihood of three undrafted players making a bid for a starting role on the team this year.

This is a huge season and challenge for head coach Sean McVay and the entire Rams coaching staff. While the Rams overcame lofty expectations in 2018, the team is facing a tarnished outlook in 2020. The Rams are at an important crossroads for the team and for McVay’s legacy. Can the LA Rams do more with less in 2020 better than any other NFL team? In a whirlwind of partial information, no landmarks, and no compass points, only teams led by strong innovators and doers will succeed. This is no longer a question of best business practices. It’s a competitive question of survival. Bet on the Rams and McVay every time.
 

Reddog99

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If any undrafted players make the roster i think most likely it'll be a kicker.
 

Dick84

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I've read on Easop after seeing others bring him up. Seems intriguing.
The UDFA I'm rooting for is Bryce Perkins. I would love to see the Rams develop him in a Taysom Hill-type way. He really looks special as a runner to me and seems to love football.
 

Memento

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I think that both Winston and Earnest Edwards make the roster as receivers. Edwards had four kick return touchdowns last year alone. We could use someone like that on our kick return team. Add in Webster and the other four receivers, and I think we're good at wide receiver.