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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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Aug 12, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker James Harrison (92) on the filed for warm-ups before playing the Detroit Lions at Heinz Field. The Detroit Lions won 30-17. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 12, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker James Harrison (92) on the filed for warm-ups before playing the Detroit Lions at Heinz Field. The Detroit Lions won 30-17. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

#5 James Harrison – DE/OLB – Pittsburgh Steelers

If you can believe it, James Harrison graduated from Kent State University in 2001, and still plays in the league today.  He went undrafted in the 2002 NFL Draft and found himself on and off the Steelers practice squad in his first two seasons.

From 2004-2006, Harrison was doing what he could with the time alotted.  He made a name for himself on Special Teams, as well as making some good plays on defense as well. His path to stardom was paved with hard work and a no-quit attitude.

However, in 2007, Harrison got his chance as a starter and cashed in.  With 76 tackles and 8.5 sacks, Harrison was selected to his first Pro Bowl and started for the AFC. In 2008, Harrison was named the AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year, becoming the first ever undrafted player to win the award.

He is still playing at a high level and may realistically have a few more seasons left in the tank.

Over his career, he has amounted 536 tackles and 76.5 sacks.  He has been selected to 5 Pro Bowls, and twice to the 1st Team All-Pro.  Match that with 2 Super Bowl Rings and Harrison is solidly in at No. 5.

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