The Denver Broncos had “extended meetings” with Wyoming linebacker Easton Gibbs at the East-West Bowl last month, according to a report from The Draft Network’s Justin Melo.
Gibbs (6-2, 227 pounds) totaled 361 tackles (22.5 behind the line), 11 pass breakups, seven interceptions, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and one interception in four seasons (45 games) with college football’s Cowboys.
Broncos starting linebacker Josey Jewell is scheduled to become a free agent in March. Denver used a third-round pick to select Drew Sanders last year, but he ended up spending more time at outside linebacker than he did at inside linebacker as a rookie. It remains to be seen what Sanders’ long-term position will be.
Gibbs is a late-round prospect who might end up going undrafted this spring. The Broncos currently hold six picks, including two selections in the fifth round and one sixth-round pick. The 2024 NFL draft will be held in Detroit from April 25-27.
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