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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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Oct 13, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker (83) scores a touchdown in the first quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 13, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker (83) scores a touchdown in the first quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

7. Wes Welker, WR, Texas Tech

Despite his 5-foot-9, 190-pound frame, wide receiver Wes Welker didn’t let his small stature stop him from having a successful NFL career. Although he was undrafted out of Texas Tech coming out of college, the San Diego Chargers took a chance on Welker.

Welker spent his first two seasons in the league with the Chargers and Miami Dolphins, where he caught 96 receptions for 1,121 receiving yards and a touchdown from 2004-2006.

The New England Patriots took a chance on Welker, signing him for the 2007 season and quarterback Tom Brady found a favorite target.

Welker went on to become a five-time Pro Bowler in 93 games with the Patriots. The small but elusive route-runner caught 672 passes for 7,459 receiving yards and 37 receiving touchdowns in six seasons with the Patriots.

Welker joined the Denver Broncos in 2013 and was a member of the team for two seasons. He caught 122 receptions for 1,242 receiving yards and 12 receiving touchdowns. He played his final season in the NFL with the St. Louis Rams in 2015, where he appeared in eight games.

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