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Broncos roster series: No. 70, DL Brandon Matterson

After a breakout season at UTSA last fall, Brandon Matterson signed with the Broncos as an undrafted free agent this spring.

Broncos Wire’s 90-man offseason roster series continues today with a look at rookie defensive lineman Brandon Matterson, No. 70.

Before the Broncos: Matterson (6-2, 295 pounds) spent six years at the University of Texas at San Antonio thanks to a redshirt season and an extra year of eligibility following COVID-19. In his final season, Matterson was named a third-team All-American Athletic Conference defensive lineman after totaling six tackles behind the line of scrimmage, five sacks, five quarterback hurries and a forced fumble in 12 games. Matterson finished his college career with 100 tackles, 7.5 sacks and three forced fumbles in 59 games.

Broncos tenure: Denver signed Matterson as a college free agent following the 2024 NFL draft. He’s set to compete for a backup role this summer.

Chances to make the 53-man roster: Long shot. It would be a big upset if Matterson makes the active roster in 2024. He is buried on the team’s defensive line depth chart going into training camp. Matterson is likely competing for a spot on the practice squad this summer.

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Check out these highlights of new Broncos DL Brandon Matterson

Brandon Matterson will compete for a spot on the Broncos’ defensive line this summer.

Following the 2024 NFL draft in late April, the Denver Broncos signed UTSA defensive lineman Brandon Matterson to their roster.

Matterson (6-2, 295 pounds) was a fifth-year senior with the Roadrunners prior to signing with the Broncos. During his time in college, Matterson played in 59 games, starting 20 of the contests. He recorded 100 total tackles (45 solo, 56 assisted), 15.5 tackles for loss and seven-and-a-half sacks across his career.

Also during his career, Matterson was named a four-time Conference USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll member. In 2020, Matterson was an honorable mention All-Conference USA for his defensive line play.

In 2023, Matterson was named a third-team All-American Athletic Conference performer on the defensive line, and found himself on the Lombardi Award (outstanding college football lineman) Midseason Watch List. Check out his highlights below:

Matterson finds himself in an uphill battle for playing time prior to training camp. He might have gotten more reps if it weren’t for the Broncos’ acquisition of former New York Jet John Franklin-Myers in a draft-day trade last month. We will see how Matterson fits into defensive coordinator Vance Joseph’s system this summer.

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