Austin Ekeler and 43 of the best undrafted players in the Super Bowl era

Austin Ekeler’s rich Charger contract brought to mind other great undrafted players.

Wes Welker

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Wes Welker had a successful career as a wide receiver despite being undrafted. Only one player in NFL history, Gale Sayers, had more all-purpose yards in his first three NFL seasons than Welker did with the Dolphins. Welker also holds the record for most receptions by any undrafted player in NFL history, passing Rod Smith in 2014. He retired with 16,797 all-purpose yards.