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UCF NFL undrafted free agent live tracker: Nyjalik Kelly, others TL;DR The undrafted free agency period following the 2026 NFL draft is underway, with several UCF players, including Nyjalik Kelly, expected to secure contracts or minicamp invitations soon.
Key points The 2026 NFL draft is nearly complete. UCF players are expected to secure undrafted free agent deals. Malachi Lawrence was selected 23rd overall by the Dallas Cowboys. Nyjalik Kelly and others are still awaiting contract offers. Malachi Lawrence Nyjalik Kelly Paul Rubelt Phillip Dunnam
The 2026 NFL draft is almost complete, but teams will frantically fill out their roster spots in the immediate aftermath.
The undrafted free agency period moves fast, and several UCF players are expected to land deals — either guaranteed contracts or invitations to rookie minicamp — within several hours of Mr. Irrelevant's announcement.
On Thursday night, Malachi Lawrence became just the fifth player in UCF history selected in the first round — its highest-ever defensive selection at 23rd overall to the Dallas Cowboys .
The list of pro hopefuls still awaiting the call include edge rusher Nyjalik Kelly , offensive tackle Paul Rubelt, safety Phillip Dunnam and running backs Myles Montgomery and Jaden Nixon.
Follow our live UCF undrafted free agent tracker below:
UCF football players signing as undrafted free agents
This list will be updated when a UCF football player signs with an NFL team following the 2026 draft.
UCF Knights all-time NFL draft picks
Malachi Lawrence, DE, Dallas Cowboys, Round 1, No. 23 overall, 2026
RJ Harvey , RB, Denver Broncos , Round 2, No. 60 overall, 2025
Mac McWilliams , CB, , Round 5, No. 145 overall, 2025
Q&A Which UCF players are expected to sign undrafted free agent contracts? UCF players expected to sign include Nyjalik Kelly, Paul Rubelt, Phillip Dunnam, Myles Montgomery, and Jaden Nixon.
What notable achievement did Malachi Lawrence accomplish in the 2026 NFL draft? Malachi Lawrence was selected 23rd overall by the Dallas Cowboys, making him the highest-ever defensive selection in UCF history.
When does the undrafted free agency period start after the NFL draft? The undrafted free agency period begins immediately after the conclusion of the NFL draft.
What is the significance of Mr. Irrelevant in the NFL draft? Mr. Irrelevant is the last player selected in the NFL draft, often drawing attention as teams finalize their rosters.
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