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The Current Top 10 Undrafted NFL Players

By Kyle Davis

Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view as Carson Wentz (North Dakota State) is selected by the Philadelphia Eagles as the number two overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Anderson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view as Carson Wentz (North Dakota State) is selected by the Philadelphia Eagles as the number two overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Anderson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 25, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles tackle Jason Peters (71) in action against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lincoln Financial Field. The Philadelphia Eagles won 34-3. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles tackle Jason Peters (71) in action against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lincoln Financial Field. The Philadelphia Eagles won 34-3. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

 

#7 Jason Peters – OT – Philadelphia Eagles

At #7, and the only offensive lineman to make this list is Jason Peters.  Peters may be the player on this list that surprised the most.

After his Senior season at Arkansas in 2003, and being selected 2nd Team All-SEC, Jason Peters was projected to be a 4th round pick by Sports Illustrated.  He had 21 catches for 218 yards and four touchdowns.  Oh. Wait.  Did I forget to mention that he was a Tight End in college?

Peters recognized his blocking ability at the position.  Add that to his huge frame at 6’4″ 320 pounds on top of his surprisingly quick feet, and he positioned himself as a future offensive tackle coming into the NFL Draft.

However teams were skeptical of Peters making the adjustment, and he eventually went undrafted, being signed by the Buffalo Bills as a free agent.  In just two years, Peters solidified himself as the starting Right Tackle, and one year later earned the starting role on the left side, protecting his QB’s blind side.

2008 was Peters last year with the Bills, after making the Pro Bowl the year before.  In 2009 he was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles.  Andy Reid, the coach at the time, thought Peters was the best tackle in football, and it was hard to argue.

As an eight time Pro Bowl Selection, and 1st Team All-Pro in 2011, 2013, and 2014.  Peters earns his spot at #7.

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