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10 best undrafted college football players who made it in the NFL

By Jerran Anderson

Sep 6, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; St. Louis Rams autographed jersey of Kurt Warner (13) at Los Angeles Rams kickoff for charity luncheon at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 6, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; St. Louis Rams autographed jersey of Kurt Warner (13) at Los Angeles Rams kickoff for charity luncheon at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 1, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) warms up before action against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) warms up before action against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

10. Tony Romo, QB, Eastern Illinois

Quarterback Tony Romo went undrafted in the 2003 NFL Draft after his career at Eastern Illinois. His No. 17 jersey was retired and he’s since been inducted into EIU’s Hall of Fame.

He was signed following the NFL Draft as an undrafted free agent with the Dallas Cowboys. Romo finally got his shot at the starting job in the 2006 season and never looked back, serving as the starter until 2015.

Romo made 127 starts in 156 appearances with the Cowboys. He threw for 34,183 passing yards, 248 passing touchdowns and 117 interceptions. He averaged career-high 306.4 passing yards per game during the 2012 regular season.

Romo holds the Cowboys’ franchise record for most touchdown passes and passing yards. He was selected to four Pro Bowls as well.

After a string of back injuries, Romo lost his starting job to quarterback Dak Prescott. Romo retired from the NFL on April 4, 2017.

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