Plenty of fireworks took place in the 2009 NFL Draft itself, but the UDFA (Undrafted Free Agent) signings are just as intriguing. There are a great deal of very productive college players that went undrafted. Some of the highlights are below:
- Jason Campbell said that he'd seek a trade if the Redskins drafted a QB. They didn't draft one, but they did sign UDFA QB Chase Daniel from Mizzou.
- Many analysts wondered if the Vikings would use Percy Harvin a little bit a tailback because of his versatility. And if so, what would this do for the Vikings current #2, Chester Taylor, who is good enough to be a #1 on almost any team in the league. Well, here's another wrinkle. They signed Boise St. RB Ian Johnson.
- With Matt Cassell now gone to Kansas City to begin his career with a team that's actually his, New England needed another solid #2 to groom. So they signed Michigan St. QB Brian Hoyer.
- Because Michael Crabtree fell into their laps and they HAD to take him, passing up on Michael Oher, the Niners ended up signing UDFA OT Alex Boone out of Ohio St. Had he come out last year, he would've been a top 20 pick.
- With Ahman Green aging, the Texans shored up their offensive backfield by adding Tennessee RB Arian Foster.
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