Undrafted NFL Free Agents 2016: Latest Details on the Biggest Signings

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NFL teams won’t stop looking for ways to improve just because the 2016 NFL draft is over. Plenty of general managers are working the phones Saturday night to sign players who went undrafted.   

ESPN’s Andrew Brandt noted the process started before the draft even ended as teams projected which names were likely to be available:

And, of course, every agent has same answer to recruiting before the 7th round: “If you like him so much, then draft him.” Right answer.

— Andrew Brandt (@AndrewBrandt) April 30, 2016

This time last year, the Seattle Seahawks were in the process of adding running back Thomas Rawls. The 22-year-old appeared in 13 games, rushing for 830 yards and four touchdowns. With Marshawn Lynch retired, Rawls is in line to be the starting running back in Seattle in the upcoming season.

Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict is another success story, making the Pro Bowl two years after he slipped out of the 2012 draft.

While teams aren’t guaranteed to find value, the undrafted free-agent market always has one or two gems. Here’s a list of some notable stars who are currently available: 

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