INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Helmets of the Indianapolis Colts before a game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Inglewood, California."" (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Indianapolis Colts have seen a number of undrafted rookie free agents make meaningful career contributions to the Horsehoe franchise through the years. These individual former players signed as undrafted rookie free agents by the Conlts, include, but are not limited to, Gary Brackett, Dominic Rhodes, Ben Utecht, Terrence Wilkins, Melvin Bullitt. Other former players who were UDFAs who later played for the Colts in their careers include Jeff Saturday, Adam Vinatieri, and Jack Doyle.
Others such as Mike Vanderjagt and Nick Harper first played in the CFL. Active Colts UDFA’s who were originally signed by Indianapolis include Rigoberto Sanchez, Luke Rhodes, Spencer Shrader, and Kenny Moore II, who was claimed off waivers as a former UDFA rookie signing by the New England Patriots back in 2017.