Don't count out Day 3 underdogs: These players explain why going late, or undrafted, is only the beginning

Late picks and undrafted free agents have been making serious impacts for teams across the league for decades

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Willie Colon/Leger Douzable/Bart Scott/Alex Singleton / USA TODAY Sports/Treated by SNY
Willie Colon/Leger Douzable/Bart Scott/Alex Singleton / USA TODAY Sports/Treated by SNY
Baltimore Ravens linebackers Bart Scott, center, and Ray Lewis, left, celebrate a tackle on Oakland Raiders running back LaMont Jordan (right) during the Ravens' 28-6 victory over the Oakland Raiders / Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Baltimore Ravens linebackers Bart Scott, center, and Ray Lewis, left, celebrate a tackle on Oakland Raiders running back LaMont Jordan (right) during the Ravens' 28-6 victory over the Oakland Raiders / Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Willie Colon (74) prior to playing the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA. / Howard Smith - USA TODAY Sports
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Willie Colon (74) prior to playing the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA. / Howard Smith - USA TODAY Sports
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) is hit as he throws by New York Jets defensive tackle Leger Douzable (78) during the first quarter of a game at MetLife Stadium. / Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) is hit as he throws by New York Jets defensive tackle Leger Douzable (78) during the first quarter of a game at MetLife Stadium. / Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Alex Singleton (94) tackles Oakland Raiders running back George Atkinson III (34) during the fourth quarter at CenturyLink Field. / Joe Nicholson - USA TODAY Sports
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Alex Singleton (94) tackles Oakland Raiders running back George Atkinson III (34) during the fourth quarter at CenturyLink Field. / Joe Nicholson - USA TODAY Sports

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