Signing undrafted free agents in the NFL is a tricky proposition. In 2026, UDFA NFL contracts rose to an all-time high. Once the draft is over, teams can sign college players who were undrafted, and the enticement of money talks.<\/p>\n
NFL teams just spent $10.6 million on players not drafted. It is worth noting that even though undrafted free agents can sign a three-year contract for just over $3 million, very little of that contract is guaranteed. In fact, many players have nothing guaranteed or paltry amounts of five to twenty thousand dollars guaranteed. Here is a closer look at 2026 UDFA NFL contracts, and it shows teams have different approaches to building the roster.<\/p>\n
The Los Angeles Chargers gave offensive tackle Isaiah World<\/a> $534,000 in guarantees, the most for undrafted free agents this offseason. Taurean York, a linebacker from Texas A&M<\/a>, netted $325,000 from the Denver Broncos<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Logan Fano, an edge rusher from Utah<\/a>, earned a guaranteed $310,000 from the Cleveland Browns<\/a>.<\/p>\n All four teams in the AFC East spent close to the same amount on undrafted free agents, with the Bills going with a strategy of paying every player at least $2500 in guaranteed money. The Patriots signed fourteen UDFA’s, but gave only one player, Tanner Arkin, any guaranteed money.<\/p>\n What the can the Bills expect from UDFA Fullback Jackson Acker?<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfa5 \ud83d\udc47\ud83c\udffc pic.twitter.com\/rqK3vzVMj6<\/a><\/p>\n — Last of the Fullbacks (@TheLastFullback) April 26, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n2026 UDFA NFL Contracts: AFC East<\/h2>\n
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