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NFL free agency 2019: Top 50 available players

By Conor Myles

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 31: Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) lines up before the snap during the NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans on December 31, 2017, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 31: Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) lines up before the snap during the NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans on December 31, 2017, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – OCTOBER 11: Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Ronald Darby (21) during the National Football League game between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles on October 11, 2018 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – OCTOBER 11: Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Ronald Darby (21) during the National Football League game between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles on October 11, 2018 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

21. Ronald Darby, CB

Darby’s best football has yet to be put on display, and the 25-year-old hits the free agent market at the right time even though he is coming off a torn ACL that prematurely ended his 2018 season. Darby has yet to play a full season since in the NFL but has reached 14 and 15 games with the Buffalo Bills in 2015 and 2016, respectively; once traded to Philadelphia, he’s only been active for 20 games over two years, including the postseason.

Darby doesn’t have elite cornerback numbers to date but has proven to be a capable starting outside cornerback, and with his young age, it’s fair to be optimistic about his future. The former Bills 2015 second-round pick has yet to allow a reception over 66 yards and has a career average of 57.1 reception percentage.

The Eagles are currently are in the position of needing to clear salary cap space this offseason, so Darby is expected to hit the free agent market. A weaker class of defensive backs should path the way for Darby to get a nicely sized payday.

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