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Greg Dulcich already impressing at Broncos practice

“I think [he’s] kind of that all-purpose guy,” Broncos coach Nathaniel Hackett said of tight end Greg Dulcich.

Just weeks after the 2022 NFL draft, the Denver Broncos already have high hopes for rookie tight end Greg Dulcich.

“It was great to see him out here and run routes. He can really run,” head coach Nathaniel Hackett said during rookie minicamp last weekend. “He’s in great shape, you can see that.”

Since quarterback Russell Wilson is known for getting himself out of tight jams and extending plays, Broncos tight ends need blocking skills and an ability to get down field. The former UCLA product is already showing glimpses of these traits.

“[W]ith some of the blocking drills, you can see that he’s definitely a willing blocker. So I think it’s kind of that all-purpose guy,” Hackett said. “I think that’s something that’s going to be very valuable to us.”

As someone new to the NFL style and pace of play, Dulcich himself had a few words on what he will be asked to do in Hackett’s offense.

“Being a walk on, you have to show that you can be trusted, that you know everything and you’re going to go out and play hard,” said Dulcich. “I tried to do that [at camp], and that’s how I’m going to carry myself. I want to do whatever the team asks me to do and [for them to] know they can trust me to do whatever.”

The Broncos are hoping that his do-it-all attitude will translate from rookie camps to training camp on to regular season performance this fall.

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Rookie TE Greg Dulcich could be the missing piece in the Broncos’ offense

Touchdown Wire’s Laurie Fitzpatrick goes to the film to see how Greg Dulcich can replace Noah Fant and become TE1 for the Broncos.

The Denver Broncos are quickly being labeled as a top contender in the AFC West after the addition quarterback Russell Wilson. Wilson’s current weapons include Javonte Williams out of the backfield, Jerry Jeudy as the ‘X’ receiver, and Cortland Sutton and Tim Patrick lining up at the boundary.

Right now, tight end Albert Okwuegbunam is the only viable starter, but with his injury history, rookie Greg Dulcich, selected with the 80th overall pick in the third round out of UCLA, should have an opportunity to shine in training camp.

“When you have a guy [like Dulcich] that can stretch the field like he can, it’s really exciting,” said new head coach Nathaniel Hackett during rookie minicamp. “From all of the stuff — it’s not just the intermediate stuff — but the [impact he makes] truly down the field. At the same time, the ability to strain and block in the run game. I think he showed a lot of stuff [in the pre-draft process].”

Since Dulcich seems to have all the tools to be the tight end of the future. Let’s go to the film to see how Dulcich can be productive in the Broncos’ offense!

Broncos signing TE Greg Dulcich to 4-year contract

Greg Dulcich will earn just over $5 million over the next four years with the Broncos.

The Denver Broncos are signing rookie tight end Greg Dulcich to a four-year contract, KUSA-TV’s Mike Klis reported Thursday evening. Dulcich is now set to earn $5,504,022 over the next four seasons, according to OverTheCap.com, an average of $1,376,006 per year.

The Broncos picked Dulcich in the third round of the NFL draft in April out of UCLA. In four years (24 games) with the Bruins, Dulcich caught 77 passes for 1,353 yards and 11 touchdowns, averaging 17.6 yards per catch.

Dulcich had a breakout season last year, totaling 42 receptions for 725 yards and five touchdowns. He is now a candidate to replace Noah Fant, who was sent to the Seattle Seahawks in March as part of the Russell Wilson trade.

In addition to Dulcich, Denver now has Albert Okwuegbunam, Eric Tomlinson, Eric Saubert, Shaun Beyer, Dylan Parham and Rodney Williams at tight end. Dulcich will likely compete for the team’s TE3 duties this year behind Okwuegbunam (the primary receiving tight end) and Tomlinson (the primary blocking tight end).

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Broncos announce jersey numbers for 2022 draft class

Broncos defensive lineman Eyioma Uwazurike will wear No. 96, previously work by Shelby Harris in Denver.

Ahead of rookie minicamp this weekend, the Denver Broncos announced jersey numbers for their 2022 NFL draft class. Here’s the list, courtesy of the team’s official website:

OLB Nik Bonitto: No. 42

TE Greg Dulcich: No. 80

CB Damarri Mathis: No. 27

DE Eyioma Uwazurike: No. 96

S Delarrin Turner-Yell: No. 32

WR Montrell Washington: No. 12

C Luke Wattenberg: No. 60

DE Matt Henningsen: No. 91

CB Faion Hicks: No. 29

Uwazurike choosing to wear No. 96 is fitting given that he will be among the candidates to replace Shelby Harris, who wore No. 96 with the Broncos from 2017-2021. Harris was traded to the Seattle Seahawks as part of the trade for quarterback Russell Wilson earlier this offseason.

Denver is expected to sign 13 more undrafted rookie free agents, but the team will have to make some corresponding moves to make room for the UDFAs on the 90-man offseason roster. Those 13 signings will likely become official soon, followed by number announcements for those additional rookies.

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Broncos TE Greg Dulcich knew early in college career he’d reach the NFL

Greg Dulcich knew early in college that he was making it to the league.

The artist Kanye West raps “hard to be humble when you stuntin’ on a jumbotron,” In Greg Dulcich‘s case, he went from a walk-on to Day 2 draft pick playing college football at UCLA in Chip Kelly’s NFL-style offense, but there’s actually ironic reasoning explaining how the TE knew early in college that he’d reach the NFL.

Dulcich was drafted on Day 2 of the draft last month. He’ll be expected to produce in the Denver Broncos’ offense alongside Russell Wilson in Year 1.

When asked about being a walk-on in college last week, Dulcich said, “When you walk on, there is this stigma that you don’t belong. What’s cool is Coach Kelly at UCLA, he never had that environment. It was always just [that] you’ll get a chance to get your foot on the field and just do what you do and make a name for yourself. Sure enough, I was given the opportunity to do so, and it got me here.”

Ironically as a walk-on, Dulcich added that he perpetually beat the guys on scholarships in sprints during summer workouts back in college. The TE thought to himself, “‘All right, I’m supposed to be a slow dude that wasn’t worth a scholarship, but here I am tearing it up.’ I knew from that moment [that] I was going to be here [in the NFL].”

Check out the Broncos’ entire draft class here.

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Broncos TE Greg Dulcich doesn’t shy away from blocking

“I don’t think he’s afraid of any bit of hard work,” Broncos coach Nathaniel Hackett said of tight end Greg Dulcich.

The Denver Broncos selected tight end Greg Dulcich in the third round of the NFL draft last week to replace Noah Fant, who was traded to the Seattle Seahawks as part of the Russell Wilson trade.

Drafted in the first round of the 2019 NFL draft, Fant was a pass-catching TE for the Broncos, As opposed to being solely an inline TE, which is counted on for run-blocking — like in 12 personnel (1 running back, 2 tight ends). It’s the reason Madden gamers draft TE Mercedes Lewis in franchise mode fantasy drafts if their offensive philosophy is establishing the run (Gamertag: joshkellem).

Dulcich, though, doesn’t appear to mind blocking. He said, “I’m great at blocking. That’s what I was mainly asked to do at UCLA — we’re a run-first team, so I never shy away from that. I take pride in being a tough player that blocks at the point of attack. I’m nasty in the trenches for sure.”

Draft pundits don’t necessarily agree with Dulcich’s opinion, ranking him poorly as a blocker in run-blocking grades. Broncos coach Nathaniel Hackett believes the tight end has what it takes to improve, though.

“I think the good thing about him is the type of person he is,” Hackett said. “He was a walk-on when he got there, and he fought his way into the tight end room and was very effective. I don’t think he’s afraid of any bit of hard work, and he’s a great man. That’s why I’m excited to have him.”

Dulcich’s blocking probably won’t be much of a factor anyway in 2022 because as the third-string tight end, he won’t be relied on as a key blocker, at least not this season. With time, he can improve — and he believes he’s already more than capable of doing the job adequately in Year 1.

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Greg Dulcich eager to team up with Russell Wilson and win Super Bowls

“We’re going to win some Super Bowls,” Greg Dulcich said of joining Russell Wilson’s Broncos.

Denver Broncos rookie tight end Greg Dulcich is a converted wide receiver who’s poised to quickly become a key part of the team’s offense.

“[I’m] a dynamic playmaker in the passing game especially with my receiver background [and] the separation I get,” the tight end said last month after being selected by the Broncos in the third round of the NFL draft.

After playing in UCLA’s pro-style offense in college, Dulcich is now set to join Russell Wilson in the NFL, and it’s safe to say he’s thrilled about teaming up with the star quarterback.

“It’s just — we’re going to win some Super Bowls,” Dulcich said when asked what it will be like to play with Wilson. “I’m just excited about that. We’re going to be such a successful team and I can’t wait to go over there and get to work with him.”

Wilson won’t be at the team’s rookie minicamp this weekend but Dulcich will get to begin working with the quarterback when the Broncos start organized team activities in late May, followed by full-squad minicamp in June.

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New Broncos TE Greg Dulcich ready to make plays in Year 1

Greg Dulcich’s been playing in a pro-style offense for 4 years, giving him a leg up going into the NFL.

The Denver Broncos selected UCLA tight end Greg Dulcich in the third round of the 2022 NFL draft two weeks ago (80th overall).

Dulcich (6-4, 243 pounds) ran a 4.69 40-yard dash. He drew comparisons to former Broncos TE Noah Fant as well, a player traded to the Seattle Seahawks as part of the Russell Wilson trade.

Although he’s a third-round pick, Dulcich was the Broncos’ second pick during the NFL draft. But for context, the first three rounds of the draft are typically the starter rounds anyway. Basically, rookies selected in the first three rounds of the draft are expected to produce in Year 1. Last draft, the players selected in the third round by the Broncos were Quinn Meinerz and Baron Browning.

Well, good thing Dulcich is ready to make plays in Year 1. After being drafted on Day 2 of the draft last week, he said, “We were really running the stuff that [UCLA coach Chip Kelly] was doing in Philly [with the Eagles, in college]. We were running a pro-level offense, and I think that’s what has been great about my process there and preparing me for the next level is that I’ve been doing it for four years.”

That experience in an pro-style offense will undoubtedly make Dulcich’s transition to the NFL easier this summer. He’ll have a chance to make an instant impact for the Broncos as a rookie.

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Broncos QB Russell Wilson called Nik Bonitto and Greg Dulcich on draft night

Russell Wilson quickly called Nik Bonitto and Greg Dulcich after they were picked by the Broncos in the NFL draft.

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson has actively helped the team recruit free agents, calling players like pass rusher Randy Gregory during the first wave of free agency.

The big signings have since calmed down and attention turned to the NFL draft last weekend. Denver used its first to picks to select pass rusher Nik Bonitto and tight end Greg Dulcich. Wilson quickly reached out to both of his new teammates.

“It was crazy,” Bonitto said last Saturday. “I talked to him all last night. He’s just an extremely humble dude. He was excited for me. He’s a guy — he could’ve done whatever he wanted to do but he’s a legend in the game. Just getting that call from him, knowing how much I meant to him coming into here — I just want to pay him back tenfold and work as hard as I can coming into new beginnings.”

Dulcich was also excited to hear from his new QB.

“It was awesome getting a FaceTime from ‘Russ’ last night,” the tight end said. “I was like, ‘This is a Hall of Fame’ dude — this is the man, and he’s just Face Timing me!’ So that was just an honor. I’m excited to get out there and work with him.”

Wilson will get on the field with his new teammates when the Broncos begin organized team activities later this month, followed by minicamp in June. Denver is expected to begin training camp in late July.

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Touchdown Wire gives Broncos ‘B’ grade for 2022 NFL draft class

Touchdown Wire gave the Broncos a ‘B’ grade for their 2022 NFL draft class. Do you think that’s fair?

After selecting nine players in the 2022 NFL draft, the Denver Broncos received a “B” grade from Doug Farrar and Mark Schofield on Touchdown Wire.

Denver opened the draft by selecting Oklahoma outside linebacker Nik Bonitto and UCLA tight end Greg Dulcich. Here’s what Farrar and Schofield had to say about those two picks:

Bonitto is an athletic, explosive and agile pass rusher who can step in and contribute immediately off the edge in pass rushing situations. With the addition of Randy Gregory and the presence of veteran Bradley Chubb, Bonitto is likely a rotational pass rusher as a rookie. With Dulcich, the Broncos added a solid move tight end, and perhaps a perfect compliment to Albert Okwuegbunam when Denver turns to 12 personnel packages.

Touchdown Wire also had good thinks to say about fourth-round pick Eyioma Uwazurike, a defensive lineman out of Iowa State:

[Uwazurike] is one of the better run defenders in this defensive line class, and the Cyclones aligned him all over their defensive fronts. His length and upper-body strength will translate well to the next level.

To view the complete grades for every NFL team, visit Touchdown Wire.

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