As always, the formula used to calculate these projections is simple: subtract from the maximum roster size (90) the number of players currently on the roster, and the number of draft picks each team currently has.

This season, the Vikings and Jaguars are on top with an estimate of 21 UDFAs, with the Ravens right behind at 20. For Jacksonville and Baltimore this is clearly due to having the fewest players under contract as of now. But for Minnesota, it’s because they currently possess the fewest draft picks in the league, at only 4. It’s clear that Kwesi Adofo-Mensah looks set to build rookie depth among the undrafted ranks this season.

On the other end, the Cowboys, Cardinals, 49ers, and Chiefs are among the teams projected to sign the fewest UDFAs. Other than Arizona, which has also has the most players currently under contract, none of these teams are notably low in draft picks. These are teams that could end up cutting several veterans if they sign a more typical UDFA class size.

Because draft day trades and other transactions will happen, these numbers will not be the final result. They may, however, give some hints as to what teams could do during and immediately after the draft. Teams with a high numbered UDFA potential could lower this number by acquiring more picks in this draft, either by trading down or trading away future picks. Teams with a low numbered UDFA potential could raise this number by trading up in this draft, or defer some picks into future drafts via trades, to lower the number of picks they make now. Teams on this low end are also more liable to cut some veterans currently on the roster.