10 best undrafted players in the NFL

Allen Hurns signed a four-year, $40-million extension with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday, connoting a massive victory for undrafted players everywhere.

Hurns excelled since signing with the Jaguars, recording 64 receptions for 1,031 yards and 10 touchdowns last season. Quickly emerging as a key component of a dangerous wide receiver duo alongside Allen Robinson, Hurns is set to make 31 teams regret passing on him.

With Hurns locked up for the next four years, we take a look at 10 of the best undrafted players starring in the NFL:

Tony Romo

Romo toiled on the bench for his first three seasons, but hasn't looked back since being called to action in 2006. A four-time Pro Bowler, Romo's emerged as the face of the Cowboys for the past decade, setting team records for career passing touchdowns and yards. The Cowboys were fortunate enough to host Hall of Fame quarterbacks Troy Aikman and Roger Staubach, and Romo may be the next in line to receive that distinction.

Michael Bennett

Bennett emerged as one of the NFL's premier defensive ends, sporting the versatility to play both end and tackle with equal fluency. In his second stint with the Seahawks, Bennett carved a role as one of the leaders of the prolific defense, playing an instrumental role in the franchise's lone Super Bowl victory. Named to the Pro Bowl for the first time in 2015, Bennett no longer slips under anyone's radar.

Arian Foster

Foster made an immediate impact in the NFL, winning the rushing title in 2010 and became the fulcrum of the Texans' offense. The 29-year-old led the NFL in rushing touchdowns in 2010 and 2012, and against all odds, Foster is one of the most productive backs of his generation. Foster's yet to sign with a team entering 2016, but he'll likely craft a role for himself on a contender.

Chris Harris Jr.

Harris cracked the Broncos roster in 2011 and impressed during four starts, quickly becoming an integral part of the secondary. The Kansas product continued to develop his craft and earned consecutive Pro Bowl and second-team All Pro honors. Harris went more than two years without allowing a touchdown, and he's quietly emerged as one of the NFL's premier shutdown cornerbacks.

Antonio Gates

A converted power forward from Kent State, Gates didn't play a single down of college football and it didn't matter whatsoever. The 35-year-old is one of the greatest tight ends of all time, gaining eight consecutive Pro Bowl nominations from 2004-11. The Chargers' all time leader in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns, Gates surely isn't ruing a potential NBA career.

Cameron Wake

Wake was signed by the New York Giants in 2005 but was promptly released, a move they'd come to regret. After winning the CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player award (2007-08), Wake signed with the Miami Dolphins and never looked back. The 34-year-old emerged as a prolific pass rusher, going to the Pro Bowl four times and amassing 70 sacks through an excellent seven-year career to date.

Doug Baldwin

Nicknamed "Angry Doug," Baldwin never forgot he went undrafted in 2011 despite leading Stanford in touchdowns and receiving yards during his final year. Baldwin has been a key component of the Seahawks' passing game, helping the team win a Super Bowl in 2013. The 27-year-old exploded in 2015, scoring 11 touchdowns during a five-game stretch, leading the league with 14 receiving scores.

Tashaun Gipson

Gipson went under the radar at Wyoming, and the Cleveland Browns found a diamond in the rough in May 2012. Gipson turned into one of the NFL's best safeties, leading the NFL in interceptions in 2014. The 25-year-old parlayed his excellent ball skills into a five-year, $35-million contract with the Jaguars and is expected to propel the defense to unforeseen heights.

Jason Peters

It may be difficult to fathom Peters as a tight end, but he featured on offense for the vast majority of his collegiate career. The Buffalo Bills saw his untapped potential and converted him to offensive tackle upon signing him, where he immediately shined. Peters turned into one of the best left tackles of his generation, named to the Pro Bowl eight times over a career that should get him onto the Hall of Fame ballot.

James Harrison

Harrison's career skyrocketed during his second stint with the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he starred after Mike Tomlin became head coach. The five-time Pro Bowler was named Defensive Player of the Year in 2008. That proved to be a banner year for Harrison, as he played a vital role in the team's Super Bowl victory, cementing his place in team lore with an 100-yard interception return for a touchdown to close out the first half.

Honorable mention: Chris Ivory, Damon Harrison, Vontaze Burfict, Justin Tucker, Thomas Rawls, C.J. Anderson, Sam Shields, Mike Tolbert, Danny Amendola, Brent Grimes, Donald Penn, Malcolm Butler