The Jacksonville Jaguars made waves after the 2026 NFL Draft by signing 18 undrafted free agents, and one name worth keeping an eye on is Michigan State defensive end Quindarius Dunnigan. Could this overlooked prospect defy the odds and carve out a spot on the 53-man roster?

Dunnigan's journey to the NFL has been anything but straightforward. After spending four seasons at Middle Tennessee State, he transferred to Michigan State for his final two collegiate years. The move paid off handsomely in 2025, when Dunnigan exploded onto the scene with 21 quarterback pressures and five sacks—a massive leap from his 2024 totals of just six pressures and one sack, all while playing only 65 more pass-rush snaps. His run defense has consistently graded well by Pro Football Focus metrics, and he proved himself a reliable tackler last season.

However, the path to the Jaguars' roster is a steep climb. The defensive end room is packed with talent, including established stars Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker, plus Wesley Williams, Zach Durfee, BJ Green, and Danny Striggow. That's six players already vying for spots, making the practice squad a more realistic landing spot for Dunnigan at first glance.

But here's where it gets interesting: the rotation behind Hines-Allen and Walker is far from settled. With training camp and preseason looming, there's plenty of opportunity for a hungry player like Dunnigan to make noise. If he can carry his late-career momentum into the summer, he might just turn those practice squad projections into a full-time roster role. Keep your gear ready—this underdog story is just heating up.