Ranking 2026 NFL Draft's 10 best available undrafted free agents - LIVE

Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA TODAY Sat, April 25, 2026 at 11:19 PM UTC

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The final pick has been made in the 2026 NFL Draft, but the action is hardly over.

With 257 selections in the books, teams immediately pivoted to a mad scramble to string together their undrafted free agent class. Even after teams pored over the available talent for three days, there were still some notable figures who didn't hear their names called - including former Vanderbilt quarterback and Heisman Trophy runner-up Diego Pavia.

And while not being chosen certainly constitutes a setback for prospects who figured to be picked at some point, there are sure to be more success stories this summer and fall from those who rise from the undrafted ranks to make a 53-man roster as a rookie.

Here are our rankings of the top undrafted free agents in the 2026 NFL Draft class, with their rank on our pre-draft big board in parenthesis.

1 / 0No. 1 NFL draft picks since 19832026: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana - Las Vegas Raiders2026 NFL draft best undrafted free agents1. Zxavian Harris, DT, Mississippi (85)

The 6-8, 330-pounder is a distinct force on the interior who can force opposing lines to account for his presence on any given down. Two arrests in his collegiate career - one on charges of domestic violence and obstructing arrest, the other related to DUI and felony fleeing - could have taken him off teams' boards.

2. Mason Reiger, DE/OLB, Wisconsin (128)

His medical prognosis might have been a deterrent here after Reiger missed the full 2024 season following knee surgery. When healthy, the 6-5, 251-pounder can reach into a deep bag of pass-rush moves to fluster opposing blockers

3. Michael Trigg, TE, Baylor (156)

A two-time transfer from USC and Mississippi, Trigg is a difficult evaluation for teams. He can snare highlight reel grabs with his long arms and massive hands, but he was highly consistent throughout his college career and served two suspensions.

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4. Taurean York, LB, Texas A&M (161)

Substantially undersized at 5-11 and 226 pounds, York simply didn't meet the marks for the physical attributes some teams demand of their inside linebackers. Yet players with his profile have succeeded before, and York's sharp instincts could allow him to become a dependable defender at the next level.

5. Diego Pounds, OT, Mississippi (164)

A 6-6, 325-pound offensive tackle who's demonstrated he can handle the best the Southeastern Conference has to offer is worth bringing along. Though Pounds still has a ways to go before he could even be a swing tackle, the upside is alluring.

6. Dae'Quan Wright, TE, Mississippi (167)

At 6-4 and 246 pounds, Wright can stretch the field and create mismatches in the vertical passing game. He doesn't offer much as a blocker, though, and he might not consistently win on more than go routes and crossers.

7. Deontae Lawson, LB, Alabama (170)

The 6-3, 226-pounder carries a fairly extensive injury history and has some limitations as a pass rusher that lower his ceiling. But he still can make his mark when working downhill.

8. Anthony Lucas, DE, USC (177)

Lucas never lived up to his five-star billing as a recruit. But he can set the edge and walk back blockers even if he doesn't finish a ton of plays.

9. Jeff Caldwell, WR, Cincinnati (178)

At 6-5 and 216 pounds with 4.31-second speed in the 40-yard dash, Caldwell is a true physical outlier among pass catchers. Yet he's got considerable work to do to harness that raw ability and turn it into consistent production.

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