Signing undrafted free agents in the NFL is a tricky proposition. Once the draft is over, teams can go and sign college players who were undrafted, and the enticement of money talks. In 2026, UDFA NFL contracts totalled $10.6 million. This record amount shows teams value how undrafted free agents fill holes in rosters.
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 ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 guaranteed. A closer look at 2026 UDFA NFL contracts shows teams have different approaches to building the roster.
The Los Angeles Chargers gave former 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.
Logan Fano, an edge rusher from Utah, earned a guaranteed $310,000 from the Cleveland Browns.
This is the fourth in our series on UDFA contracts in the AFC. Check out the other stories on each of the other divisions.
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UDFA NFL Contracts 2026: AFC West Free Agent Contracts
Note: All Data from Spotrac.com
2026 UDFA NFL Contracts: AFC West
The AFC West is the gun-slinging group in the UDFA contract signings. Each team topped the $1 million mark, led by the Kansas City Chiefs with over $3 million invested in undrafted free agents.
2026 UDFA NFL Contracts: Denver Broncos
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The Broncos aggressively pursued offensive tackle Tyler Miller of Iowa State, with a $275,000 guarantee.
2026 UDFA NFL Contracts: Kansas City Chiefs
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The Chiefs were the most aggressive in targeting UDFA’s this offseason, shelling out $3.08 million. Leading the pack is Jeff Caldwell of Cincinnati, who received $272,500 in guarantees. Seven players received guarantees of $267,500 in the team’s offseason rebuilding of its roster:
Pete Nygra, Louisville
Bryce Phillips, San Diego State
Vincent Anthony Jr., Duke
Josh Thompson, LSU
DeShon Singleton, Nebraska
Xavier Nwankpa, Iowa
John Michael Gyllenbord, Wyoming
2026 UDFA NFL Contracts: Los Angeles Chargers
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In addition to Isaiah World’s huge guarantees, the Los Angeles Chargers guaranteed nice sums to Nadame Tucker of Western Michigan, Lander Barton of Utah and Avery Smith of Toledo.
2026 UDFA NFL Contracts: Las Vegas Raiders
We have a steal of a UDFA pickup@FBallGameplan of CBS has the Chiefs grabbing the #1 UDFA – RB Jaydn Ott pic.twitter.com/BXKTYwLRWU
— Teja Dash (@teja_dash) April 26, 2026
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The Raiders signed four wide receivers to free-agent deals, with two, Chase Roberts of BYU ($267,500) and Corey Rucker of Arkansas State ($272,500), netting tidy sums in guarantees.
New Raiders UDFA LB Xavian Sorey could develop into a monster learning from Nakobe Dean, Quay Walker, and DC Rob Leonard
Started his career as a 5⭐️at Georgia
Senior bowl tape👇I can’t stop watching the destruction of the pulling guard pic.twitter.com/i3UkQIzd8k
— ShifftttyyyQB1✞🏴☠️ (@raiders1022) April 27, 2026
Stay tuned for the breakdowns of all 2026 UDFA NFL contracts in the four NFC divisions as teams get ready to kickoff training camp!
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