Top 10 undrafted NFL free agents who could make an early impact

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#2 Emanuel Hall, WR, Missouri with the Bears

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With this kid I can see more why he didn’t get a call during draft weekend. There were some reports about “attitude problems” with Hall and he had some nagging injuries throughout his collegiate career. With that being said, I thought the Mizzou wideout had the best top gear of anybody not named Marquise Brown in this draft class.

Hall has been referred to as kind of a one-trick pony and he dropped eight passes last season, but I thought he should have definitely been selected as one of the first picks of day four. His footwork off the line is very advanced, he is highly dangerous after the catch and if you just give him time, I guarantee you that he will get behind the defense eventually.

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Despite having 20+ offers by teams reportedly, Hall chose to join a loaded receiving room in Chicago with Allen Robinson, Anthony Miller, Taylor Gabriel, Cordarrelle Patterson, Javon Wims and now fourth-round pick Riley Ridley. The rookie said he chose the Bears because of his trust in their receivers coach and the confidence in himself. He might not see a lot of volume, but he could make some impact plays.


#3 Gerald Willis, DL, Miami with the Ravens

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Alright, this has to be all about character and off-the-field concerns. Willis was a first-team All-American from Louisiana, who started his collegiate career at Florida. After multiple suspensions, he transferred to Miami, where he took a leave of absence due to family issues in 2017. When he returned to the field he was described as a new man and definitely was a new player on the field.

Willis put up a ridiculous 18 tackles for loss and four sacks to go along with 23 additional pressures. While his pad level rises up too much at this point, he has heavy hands and surprising wiggle for a big guy.

Willis is still far from reaching his potential largely due to the fact that he simply didn’t play as much, as he needs to play with more control instead of just creating disruption, but I think his potential is off the charts. I had this young man as my 67th overall prospect! He should be a great addition to a Ravens D-line that is loaded with big bodies and could give them a different element.

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