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Motivated by the snub Daniel Jones Jersey , he made history.The talented Denver Broncos running back became the first undrafted offensive player selected for the Pro Bowl as a rookie. He heads the list of undrafted rookies who’ve made an impact this season.“At one point, I was just trying to make the team,” Lindsay said. “I was hoping to do some (gunner) reps, some kick return and hopefully catch some balls at punt return. When they gave me the news that I was going to the Pro Bowl, it was just a real emotional moment.”Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards, Philadelphia Eagles running back Josh Adams, New England Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson and Minnesota Vikings cornerback Holton Hill have also made significant contributions to their teams after 32 teams passed on them in the draft.Lindsay signed with his hometown club after playing four seasons at Colorado and was bold enough to seek permission from Hall of Famer Terrell Davis to wear his old No. 30 jersey after he earned a spot on the Broncos. He had 71 yards rushing in his debut and 107 yards in his second game. Lindsay moved into the starting lineup in Week 8 and had 1,037 yards, an average of 5.4 yards per carry and nine touchdowns. He also had 35 catches for 241 yards and one TD.Lindsay was injured in the Broncos’ Week 16 loss to Oakland. He will miss the regular-season finale against the Chargers and is expected to be out for the Pro Bowl because of a right wrist injury, a person with knowledge of the MRI results told The Associated Press.Lindsay is the third undrafted rookie with 1,000 yards in a season, joining Dominic Rhodes (1,104 in 2001) and LeGarrette Blount (1,007 in 2010).“To be able to be elected to a Pro Bowl by your teammates, the people you’re playing against Dexter Lawrence Jersey , the coaches, that means the world,” Lindsay said. “That means that they respect you. … Nobody knew about me when I first got here, other than I was little.”Lindsay ran for 2,726 yards and 30 TDs in his final two seasons in college but was passed over in the draft mainly because of his size — he’s 5-foot-8. He had offers from other teams but chose the Broncos so he could live in his parents’ basement and save money.“His first day with us, he was the sixth halfback on the depth chart. The sixth!” Broncos coach Vance Joseph said. “Obviously, being a rookie free agent. Didn’t go to the combine. Wasn’t drafted. … He came in here just trying to make our football team.”Here’s a look at other undrafted rookies making an impact:GUS EDWARDS: After playing three seasons at Miami and transferring to Rutgers for his final year of eligibility, Edwards signed a three-year contract with the Ravens in May. He began the season on the practice squad, played his first game in October and got just 15 carries in his first five games. Then Edwards had back-to-back 100-yard games as Lamar Jackson took over for the injured Joe Flacco at quarterback, and the Ravens (9-6) turned into a run-dominant offense and took the lead inthe AFC North. Edwards leads the team with 642 yards, has a 5.1 average and two TDs. Jackson is right behind him with 605 yards on the ground. A Baltimore win Sunday earns it the AFC North title.JOSH ADAMS: Despite running for 3,201 yards and 20 TDs in three seasons at Notre Dame, Adams had to go the free-agent route. He signed with the Super Bowl champions, earned a spot on the practice squad and made his NFL debut in Week 3. Adams got his chance after starter Jay Ajayi went down for the season, and Darren Sproles and Corey Clement were sidelined by injuries. He’s emerged as the leading rusher with 461 yards Deandre Baker Jersey , has a 4.2 average and three TDs, helping the Eagles (8-7) remain in the playoff chase.J.C. JACKSON: From Malcolm Butler to James Develin, the Patriots have scored often with undrafted rookies. Jackson, out of Florida Riverside Community College, is the latest to make a statement. One of the players New England picked up to help plug the hole left following Butler’s offseason departure, Jackson has appeared in 12 games and started the past four. The team’s confidence in him has grown each week and he’s performed well, hauling in a pair of interceptions. He’s been on the field for 89.3 percent of the snaps since December, and played every snap against the Bills. Jackson drew primary coverage duty on Steelers receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster and held him to four catches for 40 yards on 10 targets in a Week 15 loss.HOLTON HILL: Hill has played a lot on special teams and started two games for Minnesota, one each for regulars Xavier Rhodes and Trae Waynes because of injuries. He has one interception and seven pass breakups and has generally held up well in coverage when tested by a tough slate of opposing quarterbacks: Aaron Rodgers twice, Tom Brady, Russell Wilson, Carson Wentz, Jared Goff, and Matthew Stafford.ROBERT FOSTER: A wide receiver out of Alabama, Foster has 23 catches for 520 yards and two TDs for the Bills. His average of 22.6 yards per catch leads the team.FRANKIE LUVU: The linebacker out of Washington State has played in 13 games for the Jets and has three sacks.SHARIF FINCH: A linebacker out of Temple Oshane Ximines Jersey , Finch has been a key player on both defense and special teams for the Titans. Before injuring his shoulder in Week 15, he had 20 tackles, 1½ sacks, two quarterback pressures and two tackles for loss. He also has forced two fumbles and recovered another.POONA FORD: The defensive tackle was the Big 12 defensive player of the year his senior year at Texas, but his size (5-foot-11, 310) caused teams to shy away from him. He’s played in 10 games for the Seahawks, including one start, and been strong in the run game. ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — After landing running back Phillip Lindsay out of Colorado after last year’s draft, Denver Broncos general manager John Elway was hoping to grab another Buffalo he viewed as an overlooked gem in wide receiver Juwann Winfree.But he couldn’t wait for the conclusion of the draft as he did with Lindsay, who went on to have a great rookie season last year when he became the first undrafted offensive rookie ever selected to the Pro Bowl.“We’d heard some things that some other teams were interested, so when you get there late in the draft like we were and we had him targeted, we’re doing everything we could to get up and fortunately we found a trade partner in Carolina and were able to get up and get him,” Elway said after selecting Winfree in the sixth round Saturday.Winfree started only seven games in college. After playing sparingly at Maryland as a freshman, Winfree spent a year at Coffeyville Community College before enrolling at Colorado. But he tore an ACL at camp and missed the 2016 season. He also missed a month last year with a high ankle sprain.In two seasons at CU Julian Love Jersey , Winfree caught 49 passes for 649 yards and four touchdowns.Still, he realized his dream of getting drafted after impressing the Broncos at the pro day they held for local players.“It feels like everything right now,” Winfree said. “To be around my family and have all this come alive, that’s all I’ve been working for since I was a kid. It just helps prove that God is real. I just never stopped and I will never stop. I still have a far way to go and this is step one.”The Broncos’ only other Day 3 pick was versatile Oregon linebacker Justin Hollins in the fifth round.Although he was primarily an edge rusher in college and stands 6-foot-5 and 243 pounds, Hollins could be the Broncos’ answer at inside linebacker.“He has played a little bit of inside linebacker, particularly at one of the all-star games,” coach Vic Fangio said. “We’re going to try him at both spots while he’s here and see where he’s got the best future or where he’s the best fit for us at this time.”Hollins said he’s willing to play any position.“I’m going to play anywhere they need me,” he said. “I’m one of those guys who is just going to get in and play where I am needed, whether that is special teams, inside, outside, it doesn’t matter. I am here to compete. I am here to play as hard as I can and provide the team with some type of impact.”