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NFL undrafted free agents 2015: Defensive backs

By Charles Rahrig V

Oct 25, 2014; Knoxville, TN, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back T.J. Yeldon (4) is tackled by Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Justin Coleman (27) and defensive back Cameron Sutton (23) during the first half game at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2014; Knoxville, TN, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back T.J. Yeldon (4) is tackled by Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Justin Coleman (27) and defensive back Cameron Sutton (23) during the first half game at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports /
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The way teams choose defensive backs has changed in recent years. Do any of the undrafted free agents fit the new mold of a defensive back in the NFL?

The 2015 NFL Draft had plenty of depth at cornerback, but it lacked safety depth and was one of the weaker classes in recent memory.

With larger receivers on offense, the game has seen a paradigm shift where teams are looking to add long defensive backs who can match up with the larger receivers and tight ends.

There’s so many defensive backs available, that teams have multiple opportunities at finding a gem in the undrafted free agent class.

There’s no guarantee any of the players will pan out, but there’s a long list of available players.

With the draft over, here are the available undrafted free agent defensive backs.

Defensive backs:

Anthony Harris, Virginia
Jacoby Glenn, Central Florida
Nick Marshall, Auburn
Ladarius Gunter, Miami (Fla.)
Justin Coleman, Tennessee
Julian Wilson, Oklahoma
Kurtis Drummond, Michigan State
Garry Peters, Clemson
Troy Hill, Oregon
Cam Thomas, Western Kentucky
Donald Celiscar, Western Michigan
Justin Cox, Mississippi State
Cody Prewitt, Ole Miss
Eddy Edwards, New Mexico
Chris Hackett, TCU
Imoan Claiborne, NW Louisiana State
Greg Henderson, Colorado
Kevin White, TCU
A.J. Jefferson, UCLA
Dean Marlow, James Madison
Bernard Blake, Colorado State
Jermaine Whitehead, Auburn
Tevin McDonald, Eastern Washington
Ronald Martin, LSU
Terrell Floyd, Louisville
Deshazor Everett, Texas A&M
Curtis Riley, Fresno State
Manny Asprilla, Boston College
Jimmy Jean, UAB
Jonathon Mincy, Auburn
Cariel Brooks, Adams State
C.J. Roberts, Colorado St.-Pueblo
Bryce Callahan, Rice
Cody Riggs, Notre Dame
Joe Hill, Utah State

Teams are now getting more athletic and pride themselves on speed. If any of these players have speed there is a good chance they can find a role in this league.

If they can contribute on special teams, they will have an even better chance.

Who will make it to the league from these undrafted free agents?

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