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Ten underrated NFL free agents who will rake in big money

Melvin Ingram

Jack Doyle, tight end

Jack Doyle

Stuck behind Coby Fleener and Dwayne Allen his first three years in the NFL, Doyle barely showed up as a blip on the radar, catching 35 passes for 209 yards and three touchdowns.

Then the New Orleans Saints overpaid for Fleener’s services, leaving Doyle to rise up in his stead. And he didn’t disappoint. Catching 59 passes for 584 yards and five touchdown, Doyle was the second-leading receiver for the Indianapolis Colts last season.

Though his ability as a blocker remains a work in progress, Doyle showed he’s capable of making big plays in the passing game — a huge plus in today’s NFL. According to one report, he’s expected to test the open market in March. It makes sense, because he might land a bigger contract on another squad, and this could be his best opportunity to land a nice pile of guaranteed money.

Doyle will be just 27 years old when the 2017 season starts. He still has plenty of room to grow as an NFL tight end. His upside was clearly seen this past season and he should earn a nice new contract this spring, either with the Colts again or with another tight end-needy team with cash to spend.

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