3 NFL legends who went undrafted

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Watch how these undrafted players defied the odds and became NFL stars! From Priest Holmes to Kurt Warner, their journeys will inspire you!  #NFL #Undrafted #Inspiration #FootballLegends #SuccessStories

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00:00 Every year the best college players in the country are picked by NFL teams in the draft.

00:04 However, some talented players can often go undrafted.

00:07 Priest Holmes was signed by an undrafted free agent by the Baltimore Ravens in 1997.

00:11 In 2001, he signed for the Kansas City Chiefs and put together one of the best three-year

00:15 sketches in NFL history.

00:17 He twice led the league in total yards and total touchdowns while setting an NFL record

00:22 with 27 rushing touchdowns before a spinal injury, unfortunately cutting his career short.

00:27 Moon joined the CFL after going undrafted in 1977.

00:31 After six seasons, he signed for the Houston Oilers in 1984.

00:34 He had a very successful career in the NFL, playing for three teams and currently ranks

00:39 13th in career passing yards.

00:41 The Green Bay Packers signed Warner as an undrafted free agent in 1994.

00:45 He was cut shortly after then and only returned to the NFL in 1998 with the St. Louis Rams.

00:51 He spent a few years as a backup before getting his shot.

00:54 He then put in a three-year stretch where he won two NFL MVP awards and a Super Bowl

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