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Broncos select receiver Montrell Washington in 5th round of NFL draft

The Broncos selected Samford (FCS) WR Montrell Washington in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL draft on Saturday.

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The Denver Broncos selected Samford (FCS) wide receiver Montrell Washington in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL draft on Saturday (162nd overall). The pick was from a trade with the Houston Texans.

In 2021, Washington led the FBS is all-purpose yards with 1,938. He earned accolades as a 2021 Spring First Team All-SoCon player as a returner and fulfills general manager George Paton’s words to look for special teams contributors during the draft.

During his career, Washington caught 128 passes for 1,728 yards and rushed for 427 yards.

Washington (5-9, 181 pounds) will compete for the position of special teams returner for the Broncos.

Washington’s pro comparison is Tayvon Austin, wide receiver of the Jacksonville Jaguars.

According to NFL.com’s draft profile, what Washington may lack in size, he makes up for in speed.

Washington is another weapon that could be used for quarterback Russell Wilson, joining tight end Greg Dulcich who was drafted on Friday.

Next pick: 179th overall (fifth round, via a trade from the Indianapolis Colts on Friday night)

Broncos select safety Delarrin Turner-Yell in 5th round of NFL draft

The Broncos selected Oklahoma safety Delarrin Turner-Yell in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL draft on Saturday.

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The Denver Broncos selected Oklahoma safety Delarrin Turner-Yell in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL draft on Saturday (152nd overall).

The third consecutive Broncos pick on the defensive side of the ball on day 3 of the 2022 NFL draft will be a good depth option for safeties Justin Simmons and Kareem Jackson.

In 2021,  Turner-Yell recorded three interceptions and 52 tackles. He finished as a 2nd-team All-Big 12 defender. He also excelled off the field, earning an Academic All-Big 12 Second Team selection. After his career as a Sooner was over, he finished with 136 solo tackles, 190 total tackles, four interceptions and one forced fumble.

Turner-Yell (5-11, 200 pounds) adds size and strength to what is sure to be a tough defensive unit.

Turner-Yell ran an unofficial 4.47 40-yard dash at the combine, also participating in this year’s Senior Bowl. He was the 23rd-ranked safety out of 33 prospects according to DraftWire’s Luke Easterling, and 286th in DraftWire’s top 300 prospects.

According to NFL.com’s draft profile, Turner-Yell is quick to the ball and will bring the strength of a good NFL tackler.

He will hopefully be a good depth option for the safety position to help against the potent offenses of the Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers and Las Vegas Raiders. He joins Sooner teammate Nik Bonitto, who was the first Bronco selected in the NFL draft at 64th overall in the 2nd round.

Next pick: 162nd overall (fifth round)

Broncos select defensive back Damarri Mathis in 4th round of NFL draft

The Broncos selected Pitt defensive back Damarri Mathis in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL draft on Saturday morning.

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)

Broncos select tight end Greg Dulcich in 3rd round of NFL draft

The Broncos selected UCLA TE Greg Dulcich in the third round of the 2022 NFL draft on Friday evening.

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The Denver Broncos selected UCLA tight end Greg Dulcich in the third round of the 2022 NFL draft on Friday evening (80th overall).

The Broncos traded back from the 75th overall pick with the Houston Texans in exchange for the 80th overall pick and pick 162 (5th round), giving general manager George Paton 10 picks in the 2022 draft.

Dulcich averaged 17.3 yards per catch in 2021 for the Bruins, leading the Pac 12 with 725 yards receiving, along with five touchdowns. In 2020, Dulcich led all Pac 12 tight ends with 19.9 yards per catch according to Sports-Reference.

Dulcich (6-4, 243 pounds) is comparable to former Denver big-man tight end Noah Fant, according to 9News’ Mike Klis.

Dulcich ran a 4.69 40-yard dash in at the combine earlier this offseason, also participating in this year’s Senior Bowl. He was the third-ranked tight end according to DraftWire’s Luke Easterling, and 69th in DraftWire’s top 300 prospects.

Next pick up: 96th overall (third round)