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15 players Broncos fans should watch for at the 2024 Senior Bowl

The Broncos should keep an eye on these players at the Senior Bowl this week.

The Denver Broncos have entered the 2024 offseason, and the first steps begin with the Senior Bowl, and then the NFL draft.

The Senior Bowl, an invite-only experience, is the last time most coaches get to see top prospects at game speed.

Although the Broncos find themselves looking at some difficult financial decisions going into this offseason, they face several positions of need and limited resources on how to deal with them.

Some positions of need are obvious (quarterback, tight end, offensive line and wide receiver), while there are also some needs that may be overlooked by outsiders (linebacker, safety and pass rushers).

With the Denver front office expected to be front and center at this important league event, several of the players will be sure to garner extra attention before the NFL combine and draft.

Here’s a quick list of 15 players to watch at the Reese’s Senior Bowl, which will be played on Saturday, Feb. 3 in Mobile, Alabama.

Saints work out multiple veteran offensive linemen on Thursday

The Saints worked out multiple veteran offensive linemen on Thursday, including a former member of their practice squad: Tulane’s John Leglue

Reinforcements may be on the way for the embattled New Orleans Saints  offensive line. The team reported multiple veteran tryouts at the facility on Thursday, including a former member of their practice squad: Tulane’s John Leglue from Alexandria, La.

Here’s what you need to know about each player and what they might have to offer:

Tyler Booker named SEC offensive lineman of the week

Alabama’s offensive line stepped up in a big way to help the Tide defeat Ole Miss. Tyler Booker named top OL in the SEC.

Alabama football’s win over Ole Miss at home eased the worries of a lot of fans who believed this roster was destined to lead the program to the worst season in the Nick Saban era. One of the biggest concerns with the team heading into Week 4 was the offensive line. The unit stepped up in a big way.

Headlining the offensive line’s performance for the Crimson Tide was Tyler Booker. He was recognized by the SEC as the top lineman of the week within the whole conference.

The line will be tested again in Week 5 as the Tide will travel to Starkville to take on Mississippi State.

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Broncos roster series: No. 63, OL Alex Palczewski

Broncos rookie Alex Palczewski started 49 games at tackle and 16 games at guard during his college career.

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Broncos Wire’s 90-man offseason roster series continues today with a look at rookie offensive lineman Alex Palczewski, No. 63.

Before the Broncos: Palczewski (6-6, 314 pounds) played college football at Illinois, earning honorable mention All-Big Ten honors in 2018, 2019 and 2021 before receiving second-team All-Big Ten recognition as a sixth-year senior in 2022. He started 13 games at right tackle as a team captain in 2022. Before that, he started 12 games in 2021 — seven at tackle and five at guard. Overall, Palczewski started 49 games as a tackle and 16 games as a guard during his time with the Fighting Illini.

Broncos tenure: Palczewski signed with the Broncos as an undrafted free agent in May after not allowing a single sack in his final college season. He will make his Denver debut during preseason in August.

Chance to make the 53-man roster: Palczewski will face long odds to make the active roster. As a versatile offensive lineman who can provide cover both at tackle and guard, Palczewski will likely be a strong candidate for the practice squad in 2023.

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Broncos offseason roster: No. 69, OT Mike McGlinchey

After five years with the 49ers, Mike McGlinchey has been tasked with shoring up the Broncos’ right tackle position.

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Broncos Wire’s 90-man offseason roster series continues today with a look at sixth-year offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey, No. 69.

Before the Broncos: McGlinchey (6-8, 315 pounds) played college football at Notre Dame, where he was a decorated four-year player. In 2017. McGlinchey was named a consensus All-American. Also in 2017, McGlinchey was on the Maxwell Award watchlist (given annually to the best college football player), Lombardi Award watch list in 2017 (given annually to the best college football lineman), and Outland Award watch list in 2016 and 2017 (given annually to the best interior offensive lineman). McGlinchey was drafted ninth overall in the 2018 NFL draft by the San Francisco 49ers.

McGlinchey played for five years with the Niners, starting 69 games, including six playoff games.

Broncos tenure: During the 2023 offseason, McGlinchey signed with the Broncos to the tune of a five-year deal worth $87.5 million.

Chance to make the 53-man roster: 100 percent. McGlinchey was signed by the Broncos to be a Day 1 starter in front of quarterback Russell Wilson. He will play for a new-look offensive line that includes Garett Bolles, free agent addition Ben Powers, incumbent center Lloyd Cushenberry, guard Quinn Meinerz and McGlinchey.

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BREAKING: Wisconsin gets commitment from 2024 interior o-lineman

Ryan Cory, a three-star class of 2024 interior offensive lineman committed to Wisconsin on Tuesday.

Ryan Cory, a three-star class of 2024 interior offensive lineman committed to Wisconsin on Tuesday. The 6-foot-4, 290-pound is set to join the Badgers after his final year of football at Pine-Richland High School.

Cory has received 23 Division 1 offers, choosing Wisconsin over other strong programs like Oregon, Penn State and Pittsburgh. He’ll head to a school that produces top-tier NFL interior offensive linemen like Kevin Zeitler and Joe Tippmann.

He became the second offensive lineman to commit to Wisconsin on Tuesday alone, joining four-star tackle Kevin Heywood (Royersford, PA) in Madison. Those two, as well as three-star tackle Derek Jensen (Hartland, WI), are all set to block for Luke Fickell’s Badgers in 2024.

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BREAKING: Four-star offensive lineman commits to Wisconsin

Kevin Heywood, a four-star class of 2024 offensive tackle committed to Wisconsin on Tuesday.

Kevin Heywood, a four-star class of 2024 offensive tackle committed to Wisconsin on Tuesday. The 6-foot-7, 290-pound athlete from Royersford, Pennsylvania is set to join the Badgers after his final year of high school football in 2023.

Heywood has received 27 Division 1 offers to this point, picking Wisconsin over other Big Ten schools like Penn State and Michigan. He’ll come to a school that produces pro-ready offensive linemen as good as program in the nation.

The Badgers have now reeled in two class of 2024 blockers with Heywood joining three-star offensive tackle Derek Jensen (Hartland, WI) in Madison. Overall, he became the 11th recruit to commit to Wisconsin next year and the second in third in three days as three-star cornerback Vernon Woodward (Winter Park, FL) committed Sunday and three-star defensive lineman Hank Weber (Brentwood, TN) committed Monday.

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2024 4-Star IOL Preston Taumua lists Alabama in top 5

2024 interior offensive lineman Preston Taumua released his top schools list on Monday. Taumua is scheduled to officially visit Alabama in early June.

Interior offensive lineman Preston Taumua of the 2024 class released his top-five schools list on Monday evening. Taumua included Alabama as a finalist in his recruitment.

Taumua plays for Aiea High School in Aiea, Hawaii. He is ranked as the top prospect in Hawaii by all recruiting circuits.

Upon cutting his list down to five, Taumua also scheduled an official visit to Alabama. He will be in Tuscaloosa on June 9. He will also take official visits to Arizona, Auburn, and Tennessee.

According to On3’s RPM, Arizona is currently the favorite to land Taumua’s commitment at 34.3% likelihood.

Roll Tide Wire breaks down Preston Taumua’s recruiting profile.

Alabama lands in top 9 for 2024 IOL William Satterwhite

2024 interior offensive lineman William Satterwhite released his top-nine schools on Thursday. Alabama was listed as a finalist.

The Alabama coaching staff has been pushing to land elite offensive lineman in the 2024 recruiting class. One of the lineman that has showed extended interest in the Crimson Tide is Ohio native and interior offensive lineman William Satterwhite.

Satterwhite took an unofficial visit to Alabama in April and is scheduled to take an official visit at the end of June. In an interview with On3’s Chad Simmons, Satterwhite said that his top two schools heading into the spring were Penn State and Alabama.

He also has just one official visit scheduled at this time and that will be to Tuscaloosa. That is a good sign for the Crimson Tide moving forward.

Roll Tide Wire breaks down William Satterwhite’s recruiting profile.

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Wisconsin offers four-star offensive lineman from Minnesota

The Badgers offered Emerson Mandell, a four-star interior offensive lineman from St. Paul, Minnesota on Thursday.

The Badgers offered Emerson Mandell, a four-star interior offensive lineman from St. Paul, Minnesota on Thursday. The 6-foot-5, 295-pound athlete is only a junior at Irondale High School and is a member of the class of 2024.

Mandell has now received 14 Division 1 offers, including seven from within the Big Ten, though Ohio State and Michigan are yet to offer him. With three-star quarterback Mabrey Mettauer heading to Wisconsin in 2024, the Badgers are certainly interested in Mandell.

As a school that has produced NFL talents like hall of famer Joe Thomas, All-Pro center Travis Frederick and stars like Ryan Ramczyk on the offensive line, Mandell should definitely consider Luke Fickell and Wisconsin.

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