In just a few days, we will turn the page on the NFL calendar, with the 2025 league year beginning on March 12 at 4 p.m. ET — kicking off the annual scramble for free agent talent.
As teams have been planning their offseasons, scouts have no doubt been scouring the collection of veterans poised to hit the market in search of underrated players who could provide an immediate impact at bargain rates.
Last season, a handful of low-priced free agents transformed into All-Pro (Zack Baun) and Pro Bowl (Andrew Van Ginkel) players within environments that showcased their underrated talents. After watching Zach Ertz and others make key contributions to winning teams as value pickups, the football world is searching for the next group of underrated players with impact potential.
Given some time to survey the landscape, I’ve identified one underrated player to watch at 10 key positions, based on my read of their free-agent profile, public reputation and market, and their potential to excel in the right home.
NOTE: Players are listed with the ages they will be on Sept. 4, when the 2025 NFL season is expected to kick off.