Signing undrafted free agents in the NFL is a tricky proposition. UDFA 2026 NFL contracts totalled $10.6 million, an all-time record. Once the draft is over, teams can go and sign college players who were undrafted, and the enticement of money talks. 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. A closer look at 2026 UDFA NFL contracts shows teams have different approaches to building the roster.
The Los Angeles Chargers gave Oregon offensive tackle Isaiah World $534,000 in guarantees, the most for undrafted free agents this offseason. Taurean York, a linebacker from Texas A&M, netted $325,000 from the Denver Broncos.
Utah edge rusher Logan Fano received a guaranteed $310,000 from the Cleveland Browns.
This is the third in our series on UDFA in the AFC. See the AFC East and AFC North to learn more.
UDFA 2026 NFL Contracts: AFC SOUTH Free Agent Contracts
UDFA 2026 NFL Contracts: AFC South
Jacksonville takes the lead in spending at $2.456 million. Houston is the lone team in the AFC South that chose to guarantee money to each undrafted free agent they signed.
Texans UDFA All-American WR Daniel Sobkowicz out of FCS Illinois State (help lead to ‘25 title game) is impressive:
– 6’2” 190 lbs, 37.5” vert, 1001 broad, 4.63 40, 1.53 10 yd, 4.41 shuttle & 8.81 2 cone & 8.28 RAS
-262 career receptions, 3,549 yards, & 41 TDS (also 3 passing… pic.twitter.com/xsiyTSs4dN
— Houston Stressans (@TexansCommenter) April 29, 2026
UDFA 2026 NFL Contracts: Houston Texans
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The Houston Texans chose to spread around nearly $2 million, with nine players earning at least $100,000. Leading the pack was James Neal III, an offensive tackle from Iowa State.
UDFA 2026 NFL Contracts: Indianapolis Colts
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— Arkansas Football 🐗 (@RazorbackFB) November 29, 2025
All but one of the Indianapolis Colts‘ signees netted guaranteed money, and seven players earned six-figure guarantees. At the top of the list were three players on defense: Austin Brown of Wisconsin $272,500), Cam Ball of Arkansas ($272,500), and West Weeks of LSU ($268,500).
UDFA 2026 NFL Contracts: Jacksonville Jaguars
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South Carolina EDGE Bryan Thomas Jr. Blows up this play in what would have been a sack. He's looked tremendous on Day 1 of the #ShrineBowl. pic.twitter.com/eer56n20G0
— Thomas Christopher (@TommyCFB) January 23, 2026
UDFA 2026 NFL contracts for Jacksonville were only exceeded by those of Kansas City. The Jacksonville Jaguars were only outspent by Kansas City, as eleven players earned contracts with guaranteed money exceeding $100,000. At the top of the list is J’Mari Taylor from Virginia, netting $277,500 in guaranteed money. Highly regarded quarterback Joey Aguilar of Tennessee received $247,500 in guarantees to come to camp and compete as a backup for Trevor Lawrence.
UDFA 2026 NFL Contracts: Tennessee Titans
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The Tennessee Titans dished out $1.375 million on UDFA 2026 NFL contracts, including big chunks to Hank Beatty of Illinois and Bishop Fitzgerald o USC.
Former Louisville OT Rasheed Miller has been one of the #Titans least discussed UDFA signings, but he’s one that I’m the most excited by
– 6’6 300 lbs frame with near 37 (‼️) inch arms
– explosive linear athlete and smooth vertical setter in a colossal frame
– sharp, jarring… pic.twitter.com/P76KOwqu3K
— Drew Beatty (@IronCityFilm) May 6, 2026
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