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Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

There are nobodies on every NFL roster—players who will fade from the league fast, and your memory even faster.

But often the extra push toward the playoffs and beyond is powered by nobodies who turn into somebodies with meaningful roles. We don't have to look far back for key examples. Both teams in Super Bowl LI received significant contributions from unexpected sources.

For the Atlanta Falcons, it was wide receiver Taylor Gabriel. He caught six regular-season touchdown passes in 2016 after being released by the Cleveland Browns.

And for the New England Patriots, the surprising star was wide receiver Chris Hogan, who recorded 332 receiving yards and two touchdowns in the playoffs. Prior to 2016, Hogan's single-season high over an entire year was 450 yards.

Few match those performances, but there's a potential secret weapon on every roster for 2017. Let's meet them.