The Denver Broncos selected Pittsburgh defensive back Demarri Mathis in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL draft on Saturday morning (115th overall). The pick was announced by NFL Chief Football Administrative Officer Dawn Aponte.
The third Broncos pick of the 2022 NFL draft is going to be a dynamic addition to their defensive backfield.
In 2021, Mathis had two interceptions in 2021 for the Panthers, returning one for a touchdown. A redshirt senior at Pitt after not playing in 2020, he finished his Pitt career with 66 solo tackles, five interceptions and 18 passes defended. Mathis was also a 2021 All-ACC Honorable Mention.
Mathis (5-11, 195 pounds) is right on par with the current NFL average size and weight of a cornerback (5-11, 193.4 pounds).
Mathis ran an unofficial 4.39 40-yard dash earlier this offseason, also participating in this year’s Senior Bowl. He was the 24th-ranked defensive back according to DraftWire’s Luke Easterling, and 188th in DraftWire’s top 300 prospects.
He will hopefully bring the some stability and tenacity to the current group of Broncos led by second-year Pat Surtain and free agent addition K’Waun Williams to help against the potent offenses of the Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers and Las Vegas Raiders.
Next pick: 116th overall (fourth round)