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The 2026 NFL Draft is over, and 257 players — from first overall pick Fernando Mendoza to “Mr. Irrelevant” Red Murdock — had their names called this weekend. However, many other notable prospects have not done so and will need to find their first professional home via free agency.
Shortly after the 2026 NFL Draft concluded on Saturday, undrafted prospects began finding homes in the NFL. Although undrafted free agents are generally less lauded, many have gone on to have successful careers. There have also been undrafted free agents who reached the Pro Football Hall of Fame, like Kurt Warner and Antonio Gates.
So here’s a look at where some of the notable undrafted free agents in the 2026 draft will be headed.
Carolina Panthers
Chicago Bear
Cleveland Browns
Detroit Lions
Kansas City Chiefs
Jacksonville Jaguars
Miami Dolphins
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
