In an effort to slow down COVID-19, the NFL has closed team facilities and announced that the draft will be held in a fully virtual format.
Teams won’t be allowed to host prospects on pre-draft visits so the Broncos are meeting with players via video calls. With their facility closed, Denver’s coaches are working on pre-draft prep from home offices:
Our personnel & coaching staffs are working hard on the 2020 #BroncosDraft, embracing our new normal!
WRs Coach Zach Azzanni is getting to know some of the top wide receiver prospects through video conferencing. pic.twitter.com/Eyp63JQNU3
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) April 7, 2020
Zach Azzanni spent 18 years coaching in college before joining the Bears’ staff in 2017. One year later, he was hired by Denver.
Azzanni is now entering his third year as the Broncos’ wide receivers coach. Last season, Denver wide receiver Courtland Sutton earned a Pro Bowl berth after catching 72 passes for 1,112 yards and six touchdowns.
Azzanni is now helping the team search for more talented WRs.
The Broncos have already had calls or scheduled calls with cornerback Kristian Fulton, offensive lineman Matt Hennessy, offensive tackle Ezra Cleveland, defensive lineman Leki Fotu and linebacker Joe Bachie.
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