Following the 2025 NFL draft, the annual scramble among teams to sign the best remaining players for their most pressing needs begins. While Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier has received a ton of criticism over the years for his ability to make the correct selections in the draft, he has had a decent knack for finding players with NFL-level talent from the UDFA pool over the same period. Below is the list of this year’s group of UDFA’s for the Dolphins-
- Andrew Armstrong, WR, Arkansas- Armstrong was the leading receiver in the SEC last season, catching 78 of 118 balls for 1140 yards. One of the knocks on Armstrong was that he only scored a single touchdown last season, but for context, Arkansas was a run-first team that hammered the ball in the red zone. He is known for breaking the first tackle. Armstrong has only six drops in the previous two seasons and a solid 62.1% contested catch rate in 2024. He ran a 4.51 40 at 6’4 205 lbs. Projected as a 6th-round pick.
- Jalin Conyers, TE, Texas Tech- 6’3, 260 lbs. Jalin has experience running the Wildcat and can run, catch, and throw the ball effectively. He was considered a player who needed work on his inconsistent pass blocking and route running, but also one who could be a surprise at the next level. He was projected as a 6th- to 7th-round pick.
- BJ Adams, CB, UCF- 6’2, 187 lbs. A player that the Dolphins brought in for one of their top 30 visits. He specializes in man coverage, is a physical player, and is a solid tackler, missing no tackles last season. Has experience and is a solid special-teams player. Projected as a 4th to 5th round pick.
- John Saunders Jr, S, Ole Miss– 6’2, 210 lbs. He is explosive and known as a ballhawk. Had three interceptions and four forced fumbles in 2024. Operates well in either zone or man schemes. Often worked covering the slot with success and is solid in run support. He was considered a draftable player after the 2023 season. Projected as a late-round draft pick this year.
- Eugene Asante, LB, Auburn- 6’1, 223 lbs. Has a ton of special-teams experience with 727 snaps on ST in college. Ran a solid 4.48 40. Has a solid missed tackle rate of 11.3%. While sometimes spotty in coverage has a ton of upside as an explosive blitzer. His possible addition to the final roster could spell the end of Channing Tindall as a member of the Miami Dolphins.
- Theo Wease Jr, WR, Missouri- 6’3, 200 lbs. He is a physical wideout with solid hands, able to catch balls at their high point, but lacks explosive speed. Miami clearly liked Wease, giving him $ 230,000 to sign as an undrafted free agent.
- Ethan Robinson, CB, Minnesota- 5’11, 191 lbs. Has solid ball skills but is undersized as a DB on the outside. If he hopes to play inside, he will need to have a fairly significant improvement in stopping the run. Has promise at the next level but will need to show improvement between now and the end of camp if he hopes to make the roster. Possible practice squad addition in 2025.
- Josh Priebe, OL, Michigan- 6.5, 306 lbs. 4-year starter in college. Excellent size and explosiveness at the position. He needs to work on his first step, but he is a relentless run-blocker, very intelligent, and understands blitz pickups at an NFL level. He is extremely tough and competitive, playing until the whistle on every snap. Has a realistic chance to make the roster as a depth player.
- Addison West, OL, Western Michigan- 6’2, 300 lbs. He possesses elite speed and explosiveness, but is undersized for the position. Otherwise, he tested similarly to the top players drafted at his position. He is a versatile player, having played at all three interior line positions. Committed only one penalty and gave up zero sacks in 2024. If not for his lack of size, he would have easily gone at the top of the draft. Has the possibility not only to make the roster but also to be a steal as an undrafted free agent (UDFA).
- Tedi Kushi, OL, Western Michigan- 6’5, 302 lbs. Decent speed, good size, and athleticism, but still a long shot to make the roster.
- Nate Noel, RB, Missouri- 5’8, 194 lbs. Noel, being a bit undersized and not blessed with blazing speed, is unlikely to make the Dolphins roster, barring a season-ending injury to one of the other backs currently on the roster.
- AJ Henning, WR, Northwestern- 5’10, 185 lbs. Has limited production and struggles to handle physical defenders. 4.4 speed. The only possibility as a long shot to make the roster is as a kickoff and punt returner.
- Alex Huntley, DT, South Carolina- 6’3, 279 lbs. Was not super productive at the college level, but does possess natural athletic ability. Was projected as a 4th to 7th rounder as a developmental player at the NFL level—possibility to make the practice squad for the Dolphins, who need more depth at the position.
- Kneeland Hibbett, LS, Alabama- 6’2, 240 lbs. Hibbett, despite being undrafted, was highly touted at his position going into the draft. He was a four-year starter at Alabama and was named to the Mannelly Award watch list for 2023 and 2024, an award that goes to college football’s best long snapper.
- Monaray Baldwin, WR, Baylor- 5’9, 172 lbs. Not super productive and not overly athletic. Longest of long shots to make the roster.
- Seyi Oladipo, S, Boise State- 5’11, 205 lbs. Another not overly athletic player who lacks the speed to run sideline to sideline with offensive skill players. Another long shot to make the roster.
With the above list of UDFA’s in mind, this evening’s Phinsider Question Of The Day is:
Which of the undrafted free agents are your favorite, and which of the list do you see having a real possibility to make this year’s Dolphins roster, and why?
Please share your thoughts and answers in the comments section below-
