Undrafted free agents are often the talk of the summer in all 32 NFL cities. Whether one becomes a fan favorite during training camp practices, has a big game in the preseason, or is featured on “Hard Knocks,” some undrafted free agents stand out.
The Washington Commanders signed 11 undrafted free agents after the 2024 NFL draft. Some of them were big names, such as former Notre Dame quarterback Sam Hartman, while others flew under the radar. Every undrafted free agent begins offseason work as a longshot to make the 53-man roster. However, every summer, multiple UDFAs make teams and some become stars.
Those signing with Washington have a good shot at making the final roster. No team faced more roster turnover this offseason than the Commanders, so if one of the undrafted rookies outperforms a veteran or a draft pick this offseason and in training camp, he will make the team.
We look at five undrafted rookies the Commanders signed with the best chances to make the 53-man roster.
Nov 18, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Sam Hartman (10) exhorts the crowd in the fourth quarter against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Washington signed Hartman to a rather significant UDFA deal. That means the new regime of GM Adam Peters, head coach Dan Quinn and offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury like Hartman. Currently, the Commanders have five quarterbacks on the roster: Jayden Daniels, Marcus Mariota, Jake Fromm, Jeff Driskel and Fromm. Daniels and Mariota are locks, meaning there could be a three-way battle for No. 3. Fromm had a promising preseason last summer, but again, this is a new regime. If the Commanders keep a third quarterback, it will be Fromm or Hartman.
Nov 11, 2023; Eugene, Oregon, USA; USC Trojans running back Austin Jones (6) scores a touchdown during the second half against Oregon Ducks defensive back Evan Williams (33) at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Brian Robinson Jr. and Austin Ekeler are Washington’s top two backs. The Commanders will keep three and, quite possibly, four running backs. Second-year back Chris Rodriguez Jr. showed promise as a rookie, but it’s a clean slate now, which is good for Austin Jones. Jones showed some versatility in his college career, which will help him at the next level. Jones also shines in pass protection, which always…
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