Hey everyone, I was wondering if anyone could tell me the difference here and if it’s a big deal in NFL?
I seen Pavia (which I remember from Netflix sports docs that I love to watch) went undrafted for the 2026 season. But, he signed a 3 year contract with the Ravens.
So, what’s the difference and is it a big deal?
Do drafted players make more money?
Are drafted players more of a starter vs a bencher that’s hired for backup incase someone that’s a regular stsrter is injured?
Or is the “drafted” status just THAT - a status title?
Honestly, I rarely ever catch actual NFL games, unless I catch a bit of the Packers play with my mom who’s a fan. However, I’ve really come to love the sports docs on Netflix and have actually learned how Football/Basketball are played (and different rules of the games) via documentaries.
I get lost in all of the questions swirling in my head regarding politics of the NFL, the draft, and how their contracts work.