UCF NFL undrafted free agent live tracker: Nyjalik Kelly, others

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The 2026 NFL draft is almost complete, but teams will frantically fill out their roster spots in the immediate aftermath.

The undrafted free agency period moves fast, and several UCF players are expected to land deals — either guaranteed contracts or invitations to rookie minicamp — within several hours of Mr. Irrelevant's announcement.

On Thursday night, Malachi Lawrence became just the fifth player in UCF history selected in the first round — its highest-ever defensive selection at 23rd overall to the Dallas Cowboys.

The list of pro hopefuls still awaiting the call include edge rusher Nyjalik Kelly, offensive tackle Paul Rubelt, safety Phillip Dunnam and running backs Myles Montgomery and Jaden Nixon.

Follow our live UCF undrafted free agent tracker below:

UCF football players signing as undrafted free agents​

This list will be updated when a UCF football player signs with an NFL team following the 2026 draft.

UCF Knights all-time NFL draft picks​

• Malachi Lawrence, DE, Dallas Cowboys, Round 1, No. 23 overall, 2026
• RJ Harvey, RB, Denver Broncos, Round 2, No. 60 overall, 2025
• Mac McWilliams, CB, Philadelphia Eagles, Round 5, No. 145 overall, 2025
• Javon Baker, WR, New England Patriots, Round 4, No. 110 overall, 2024
• Tylan Grable, OT, Buffalo Bills, Round 6, No. 204 overall, 2024
• Kalia Davis, DT, San Francisco 49ers, Round 6, No. 220 overall, 2022
• Richie Grant, S, Atlanta Falcons, Round 2, No. 40 overall, 2021
• Aaron Robinson, CB, New York Giants, Round 3, No. 71 overall, 2021
• Jacob Harris, WR, Los Angeles Rams, Round 4, No. 141 overall, 2021
• Tay Gowan, CB, Arizona Cardinals, Round 6, No. 223 overall, 2021
• Tre Nixon, WR, New England Patriots, Round 7, No. 242 overall, 2021
• Gabe Davis, WR, Buffalo Bills, Round 4, No. 120 overall, 2020
• Trysten Hill, DT, Dallas Cowboys, Round 2, No. 58 overall, 2019
• Mike Hughes, CB, Minnesota Vikings, Round 1, No. 30 overall, 2018
• Tre'Quan Smith, WR, New Orleans Saints, Round 3, No. 91 overall, 2018
• Jordan Akins, TE, Houston Texans, Round 3, No. 98 overall, 2018
• Shaquem Griffin, OLB, Seattle Seahawks, Round 5, No. 141 overall, 2018
• Shaquill Griffin, CB, Seattle Seahawks, Round 3, No. 90 overall, 2017
• Breshad Perriman, WR, Baltimore Ravens, Round 1, No. 26 overall, 2015
• Clayton Geathers, S, Indianapolis Colts, Round 4, No. 109 overall, 2015
• Blake Bortles, QB, Jacksonville Jaguars, Round 1, No. 3 overall, 2014
• Storm Johnson, RB, Jacksonville Jaguars, Round 7, No. 222 overall, 2014
• Latavius Murray, RB, Oakland Raiders, Round 6, No. 181 overall, 2013
• Kemal Ishmael, S, Atlanta Falcons, Round 7, No. 243 overall, 2013
• Josh Robinson, CB, Minnesota Vikings, Round 3, No. 66 overall, 2012
• Jah Reid, OT, Baltimore Ravens, Round 3, No. 85 overall, 2011
• Bruce Miller, FB, San Francisco 49ers, Round 7, No. 211 overall, 2011
• Torell Troup, DT, Buffalo Bills, Round 2, No. 41 overall, 2010
• Joe Burnett, CB, Pittsburgh Steelers, Round 5, No. 168 overall, 2009
• Kevin Smith, RB, Detroit Lions, Round 3, No. 64 overall, 2008
• Josh Sitton, G, Green Bay Packers, Round 4, No. 135 overall, 2008
• Mike Merritt, TE, Kansas City Chiefs, Round 7, No. 239 overall, 2008
• Mike Sims-Walker, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars, Round 3, No. 79 overall, 2007
• Brandon Marshall, WR, Denver Broncos, Round 4, No. 119 overall, 2006
• Michael Gaines, TE, Carolina Panthers, Round 7, No. 232 overall, 2004
• Asante Samuel, CB, New England Patriots, Round 4, No. 120 overall, 2003
• Doug Gabriel, WR, Oakland Raiders, Round 5, No. 167 overall, 2003
• Mike Mabry, C, Baltimore Ravens, Round 7, No. 250 overall, 2003
• Elton Patterson, DE, Cincinnati Bengals, Round 7, No. 259 overall, 2003
• Travis Fisher, CB, St. Louis Rams, Round 2, No. 64 overall, 2002
• Charles Lee, WR, Green Bay Packers, Round 7, No. 242 overall, 2000
• Daunte Culpepper, QB, Minnesota Vikings, Round 1, No. 11 overall, 1999
• Paul Miranda, CB, Indianapolis Colts, Round 4, No. 96 overall, 1999
• Marquette Smith, RB, Carolina Panthers, Round 5, No. 142 overall, 1996
• Greg Jefferson, DE, Philadelphia Eagles, Round 3, No. 72 overall, 1995
• Rick Hamilton, LB, Washington, Round 3, No. 71 overall, 1993
• Bob Spitulski, LB, Seattle Seahawks, Round 3, No. 66 overall, 1992
• Raymond Irvin, DB, Cleveland Browns, Round 9, No. 225 overall, 1991
• Shawn Jefferson, WR, Houston Oilers, Round 9, No. 240 overall, 1991
• Bernard Ford, WR, Buffalo Bills, Round 3, No. 65 overall, 1988
• Corris Ervin, DB, Denver Broncos, Round 5, No. 136 overall, 1988
• Ted Wilson, WR, Washington, Round 10, No. 274 overall, 1987
• Elgin Davis, RB, New England Patriots, Round 12, No. 330 overall, 1987

This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: UCF Knights football: Tracking 2026 NFL undrafted free agents

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