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The Chargers’ win over the Rams in Week 1 of the preseason had standout performances from bubble breakouts trying to make the roster.
The Chargers’ 34-17 win over the Rams in Week 1 of the preseason had several standout performances from bubble breakouts trying to make the roster.
There’s still a long way to go for the players toward the end of the roster in this preseason process, but the Rams game could serve as a springboard for some of them.
Which undrafted free agents have decent chances to make the Chargers 53-man roster in 2023?
The Chargers added seven new members throughout the 2023 NFL draft. Following the event, they notched an additional 18 undrafted free agents who will all be fighting for a spot.
Los Angeles has had great success in bringing in hidden gems that went undrafted, including legendary tight end Antonio Gates and running back Austin Ekeler.
With that, here are four UDFAs that could see their names on the 53-man roster when the 2023 season rolls around.
Here’s a quick look at 15 late-round prospects the Broncos could target in the 2023 NFL draft.
The Denver Broncos do not have first- or second-round picks to use in the 2023 NFL draft, so in order to have a great class (barring a trade up), general manager George Paton will have to find gems in the mid and late rounds of the draft.
The Broncos currently have five draft picks: Nos. 67 and 68 overall in the third round, No. 108 in the fourth, No. 139 in the fifth and No. 195 in the sixth. Denver does not currently hold a pick in the seventh round, but the club might acquire additional picks through draft-day trades.
Paton has made six trades through his first two drafts with the Broncos, trading down four times. It wouldn’t be surprising to see him trade down again this year to add more picks.
Today, we’re taking a quick look at 15 prospects that Denver could target in the fifth, sixth and seventh (late rounds) of the 2023 NFL draft.
The #Broncos met with Division II pass rusher Andrew Farmer at the Hula Bowl earlier this offseason.
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— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) February 25, 2023
The Denver Broncos spent “considerable time” with Lane College (DII) pass rusher Andrew Farmer at the Hula Bowl in January, according to Justin Melo of The Draft Network.
Farmer (6-3, 252 pounds) stood out at the HBCU Legacy Bowl combine in February, running a 40-yard dash in 4.72 seconds before logging a 38-inch vertical. After that, Farmer was selected by the Michigan Panthers in the USFL draft.
The 2023 USFL season will begin on April 15, two weeks before this year’s NFL draft. It remains to be seen if Farmer will opt to play in the USFL or wait for a possible chance with an NFL team later this spring.
After totaling 114 tackles and 17.5 sacks in his final two seasons with the Dragons, Farmer is expected to be a late-round prospect or undrafted free agent candidate for NFL teams next month.
If he joins the Broncos, Farmer would likely play as an outside linebacker in the team’s base 3-4 defense.
The NFL draft will be held in Kansas City from April 27-29.
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The Browns are exploring all their options.
Draft season is in full effect and the Cleveland Browns are looking for any avenue to get better. After making more coaching changes on Tuesday they had scouts at the HBCU combine scouting small college players before the NFL combine next week. Of those prospects at least one of them caught their attention enough to meet with him. Lane College’s edge rusher Andrew Farmer tested well today showing off his athleticism.
Farmer ran a 4.72 40-yard dash at 6-foot-3 and 250 pounds with a 38-inch vertical jump. It’ll be interesting to see if he makes a draft class, signs as a UDFA, or plays in the USFL. The Browns are turning over every stone to get better.
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