3 undrafted free agents who could make the Eagles' 53-man roster

Every year, the Philadelphia Eagles prove the same thing. Draft status doesn't guarantee anything, and its absence doesn’t eliminate opportunity. This organization has built a reputation for finding contributors in unexpected places.

Names like Corey Clement, T.J. Edwards, and Reed Blankenship all began their journeys as undrafted free agents before carving out meaningful roles. It’s part of the culture in Philadelphia. If you can play, you'll get your shot. This year’s UDFA class is no different. The same rules apply. While several newcomers will compete for roster spots, three names stand out as legitimate candidates to push their way onto the 53-man roster. Write their names down. Place asterisks beside them. This won't be the last time they are mentioned.

Deontae Lawson, linebacker, Alabama Crimson Tide

This one might not grab headlines, but it matters. Philadelphia currently lacks a clear answer at long snapper, and that opens the door for Underwood in a big way. Sure, there's a fun connection to Howie Roseman's Florida ties, but this is about opportunity more than anything else. If Underwood proves reliable and consistent, he won't just compete. He could win the job outright. Lawson arrives with one thing you can't teach. He offers production at one of college football's greatest programs as part of the NCAA's most competitive conferences. A three-year starter at Alabama, he built a reputation as a tackling machine, consistently finding his way to the football. He led by example as a team captain. His instincts and physicality jump off the tape, and those traits translate well to the next level. The concern is durability. That's his krypotinite. Injuries have slowed him at times, and that will be the biggest hurdle he needs to clear, but if he can stay on the field, Lawson has the kind of motor and leadership that defensive coordinators trust.