Five memorable Philadelphia Eagles UDFAs

T.J. Edwards | 2019

Edwards, an undrafted linebacker out of Wisconsin, led Philadelphia with 159 tackles last year. In four seasons with the team, he had 389 tackles, five sacks and two interceptions. Edwards signed with his hometown Chicago Bears this offseason, so look for Dean to play more than 34 snaps.

Corey Clement | 2017

Clement is now a Cardinal, but the former Wisconsin running back started his NFL career as a UDFA for his hometown Philadelphia Eagles. Clement grew up in nearby Glassboro, N.J. and if not for the unpredictable play of Nick Foles, he could’ve been the MVP of Super Bowl LII.

He had only three carries that day, but led the team in receiving catching four passes for 100 yards and a touchdown. Clement would play just 15 more games as an Eagle before moving on to Dallas and Arizona.

Andre Waters | 1984

With apologies to Randall Cunningham and the late Reggie White, no player personified the Buddy Ryan era of the Philadelphia Eagles better than Waters. 

Waters came to the Eagles as an undrafted kick returner out of Cheney State in 1984 but excelled as a safety in Ryan’s 46 defense. To some, Waters was seen as the league’s hardest-hitting safety on a historically great defense. To others, he was a cheap-shot artist worthy of his "Dirty Waters" nickname.

Unfortunately, Waters committed suicide in 2006 and was found to have suffered from CTE. His ordeal was featured in the 2015 film “Concussion.”

Herm Edwards | 1977

Some fans only know Edwards as the, "You play to win the game" analyst from ESPN, but others remember when he worked miracles. Edwards came to Philadelphia as an undrafted free-agent cornerback in 1977 and started 135 consecutive games until his release in 1986.

He had 33 interceptions as an Eagle but is best remembered for his game-winning fumble recovery and score in the famous “Miracle at the Meadowlands” game in 1978.