Which undrafted free agent has the best chance to make the Broncos’ 53-man roster?
From Rod Smith to Chris Harris to Shaq Barrett to Phillip Lindsay, the Denver Broncos have a strong history of signing undrafted free agent gems.
This year, the Broncos signed seven UDFAs: WR Zimari Manning, QB Riley Neal, WR Kendall Hinton, RB LeVante Bellamy, OT Hunter Watts, CB Essang Bassey and DB Douglas Coleman III.
Of those players, who has the best chance to make the 53-man roster?
Let’s start by discussing who has the hardest road to the active roster.
Neal is likely just a camp arm and it will be hard for him to even land on the practice squad. Manning and Hinton will be part of a crowded wide receiver room so they will face long odds to make the team.
Watts seems like an ideal candidate to serve on the practice squad as a rookie. Denver usually has several offensive linemen on the PS each year.
That leaves, Bassey, Coleman and Bellamy.
Bellamy could make the team if Royce Freeman is traded. If Freeman makes the team, though, the Broncos seem unlikely to carry four RBs.
Coleman will have a shot to make the roster as Denver’s fourth-string safety. He’ll be a player to watch for this summer.
The New Orleans Saints guaranteed $160,000 to Michigan State linebacker Joe Bachie, one of the NFL’s highest-paid undrafted free agent deals
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The hours after the NFL draft are a maelstrom, with agents, media, fans, and the players themselves all jockeying to announce deals between rookie free agents and the teams working quickly to recruit them. Those discussions often manifest in bidding wars as teams make competing offers for players, guaranteeing greater portions of their base salary or lucrative signing bonuses.
In 2020, that meant the Saints paid a few of their undrafted free agents like seventh-round picks, particularly valuing Michigan State linebacker Joe Bachie (who received $160,000 in guarantees, making him one of the NFL’s highest-paid college free agents). Versatile Oregon offensive lineman Calvin Throckmorton was also guaranteed $122,5000 by the Saints. Bachie and Throckmorton were the only members of the rookie free agent class to break the $100,000 threshold in guarantees, though a few others came close. That suggests the team valued them highly and expects each rookie to make a strong case for a roster spot.
For comparison, last year’s final draft pick, Idaho linebacker Kaden Elliss, was guaranteed only a $76,316 signing bonus. The Saints also picked Notre Dame tight end Alize Mack a few slots ahead of Elliss in the seventh round, who was guaranteed a $93,636 signing bonus, though he was later cut from the practice squad and has since bounced around between a few other teams, including the Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs.
Here are the reported guarantees for each member of the Saints undrafted free agent class. All have a base salary of $610,000, though greater portions of that are guaranteed for some than others. They are ordered by guaranteed salaries, with signing bonuses noted in parentheses:
The Seattle Seahawks gave out signing bonuses to a handful of their undrafted free agents, including WSU quarterback Anthony Gordon.
Shortly after the NFL draft concluded, the Seattle Seahawks brought a whopping 17 undrafted free agents onto the roster to compete for spots in this unique, mostly virtual offseason.
Most of them won’t make the final roster, but with a bigger gameday roster and a bigger practice squad to work with, it makes sense for Pete Carroll and his staff to take a look at as many interesting players as they can get their hands on.
While it’s not always a direct correlation, we do have an idea who the team might be favoring by looking at the signing bonuses given out to Seattle’s undrafted free agents, information that was revealed by ESPN’s Brady Henderson.
Anthony Gordon, the quarterback from Washington State who was unexpectedly left undrafted, got the biggest bonus at $12,500 dollars. He was followed by $11,500 for Mississippi State tackle Tommy Champion, $10,000 each for Maryland tight end Tyler Mabry and Baylor safety Chris Miller, and $8,000 for Albany defensive end Eli Mencer.
Of the Seahawks' 17 undrafted rookies, Washington State QB Anthony Gordon got the highest signing bonus at $12,500, according to a source. The next four: $11,500 for OT Tommy Champion; $10,000 for TE Tyler Mabry and S Chris Miller; and $8,000 for DE Eli Mencer.
The signing bonuses are usually more an indication that other teams were interested in said prospects, not necessarily that they have a better chance of making the active roster.
Champion and Mencer seem like they have decent chances as well, playing at positions of need for the Seahawks that also don’t have a ton of depth.
Until we can see these guys on the field, which may be a while, it will be hard to know what Seattle has with their undrafted free agent pool – although this team has had plenty of success finding diamonds in the rough in recent years.
Seven of the Packers’ 15 undrafted free agents received signing bonuses of $7,000, per ESPN.
Six of the 15 undrafted free agents signed by the Green Bay Packers received signing bonuses, according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN.
Offensive tackle Travis Bruffy, safety Frankie Griffin, guard Zack Johnson, outside linebacker Delontae Scott, receiver Darrell Stewart and running back Patrick Taylor all got $7,000 signing bonuses for picking for the Packers following the 2020 draft. The Packers also guaranteed a portion of the base salary for both Bruffy and Scott, two players they clearly coveted at premium positions.
Generally, teams use signing bonuses to help deliver free agents during the frenzied period following the draft.
Last year, the Packers gave $7,000 signing bonuses to seven of their 11 undrafted free agents. Clearly, the $7,000 amount has become the Packers’ go-to number under GM Brian Gutekunst.
A rundown of the six receiving $7,000 signing bonuses in 2020:
– Bruffy was a two-time captain and three-year starter at offensive tackle at Texas Tech. He could compete for a roster spot as a backup tackle.
– Griffin produced almost 300 tackles over 39 starts at Texas State. The Packers could use him as a hybrid linebacker/safety at the next level.
– Johnson played both right tackle and right guard at FCS powerhouse North Dakota State. He has size and physicality and could play either spot on the right side of the line in Green Bay.
– Scott produced 10 sacks and over 50 total pressures at SMU in 2019. He’ll have a chance to compete to be the team’s fourth or fifth edge rusher.
– Stewart, who caught the third-most passes in Michigan State history, was the only wide receiver added by the Packers in the draft or college free agency.
– Taylor was a touchdown machine for Memphis before suffering an injury during his senior season. He could be a practice squad option at running back.
A closer look at 8 of the Packers’ most intriguing undrafted free agents signed following the 2020 draft.
The Green Bay Packers signed 15 undrafted free agents following the 2020 draft.
We take a closer look at 10 of the most intriguing undrafted free agents signed by the Packers:
RB Patrick Taylor, Memphis: He fell off the radar during an injury-plagued 2019 season, but Taylor is a big back (6-1, 217) who looks the part and has the skills to challenge for a spot on the roster or practice squad. He scored 32 total touchdowns for Memphis during the 2017-18 seasons, displaying power and the ability to run through tackles. He might also have some three-down value at the next level, with receiving skills (55 career catches) and the size to be a strong pass protector.
WR Darrell Stewart, Michigan State: The Spartan slot receiver doesn’t wow with vertical speed and his ability to consistently catch the football comes and goes, but he brings to the table a bunch of toughness, good size and an understanding of how to wiggle himself open against man coverage from a variety of alignments. Last year’s tape against Ohio State tells the story. Stewart found ways of getting open and producing passing windows, often against the man coverage of cornerback Shaun Wade, but he dropped at least three passes. He was on his way to a big year when injuries hit in 2019. If he can correct the drop issues, Stewart could have some value as a slot contributor.
OL Zack Johnson, North Dakota State: Johnson played right tackle and right guard for the most dominant FCS program in the country. He started 46 straight games over his final three seasons, helping the Bison rush for over 4,000 yards each year. Johnson is a massive offensive line prospect who moved well enough to play on the edge but is big and tough enough to survive inside. It’s possible the Packers will want him to play some tackle. He’ll battle a host of incoming rookies along the offensive line for a roster spot.
OT Travis Bruffy, Texas Tech: A two-year team captain, Bruffy started 34 games at left tackle or right tackle and was one of the top pass-blocking offensive tackles in the Big 12. In 2019, Bruffy allowed just two total sacks, per Pro Football Focus. He needs to add weight and power to his game, but his experience surviving on an island in pass protection will be appealing to the Packers, especially after they passed on taking a true offensive tackle prospect in the draft.
LB Krys Barnes, UCLA: While undersized, Barnes played a ton of different roles at UCLA and has the athleticism and nose for the ball to stick around at the next level. He’s also landing in Green Bay, where the inside linebacker position remains in a constant state of flux. This is a great opportunity for an experienced college player to come in and earn a job with a strong summer.
OLB Delontae Scott, SMU: His combination of size (6-5, 246) and collegiate production give him intriguing potential as a pro pass-rusher. Long and athletic with closing speed, Scott finished his career with more tackles for losses (36) than starts (28). In 2019, he had 18 tackles for losses and 10 sacks for one of college football’s most disruptive pass-rushing defenses. He could be in the mix to be the fourth or fifth outside linebacker on the rsoter.
OLB Tipa Galeai, Utah State: The length, athleticism and production from Jordan Love’s college teammate certainly stand out. He tallied 15 sacks and 22.5 tackles for losses over his final two collegiate seasons, using long arms, an explosive burst upfield and a nice spin move to consistently disrupt the quarterback. Galeai is too lean at 6-5 and under 230 pounds, but he’s a slippery rusher with clear upside. It’s possible he could become the Kyler Fackrell replacement.
CB Will Sunderland, Troy: The Oklahoma transfer picked off four passes as a senior and has the length and athleticism the Packers covet at cornerback. He’s 6-2 and can run, with long arms and ballhawking instincts. The Packers didn’t draft a cornerback, and they’ve never had a problem stashing undrafted free agents on the roster if they prove they can play. Don’t be surprised if Sunderland makes noise this summer.
CB Stanford Samuels III, Florida State: He has the length and the know-how to play up at the line of scrimmage and press receivers. Samuels also intercepted eight passes, proving his big-time ball skills. Does he have the speed to survive at corner? He’s certainly talented, but his 4.65-second finish in the 40-yard dash was concerning, and likely the big reason why he went undrafted.
S Henry Black, Baylor: The former cornerback played all over the place for Baylor’s defense, including snaps in the slot in man coverage and in the box as a hybrid linebacker. Sound familiar? Pro Football Focus gave him high marks in coverage.
A comprehensive collection of every Lions Wire article about the Detroit Lions’ 2020 draft class, including undrafted free agents.
During the 2020 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions drafted nine players and signed seven undrafted free agents. Articles were produced at a rapid pace and it’s possible some fans may have missed some of Lions Wire’s coverage.
So in order to make sure we’ve got you covered, here is every article we wrote about all 16 players acquired by the Lions both during and after the draft.
The 49ers have 10 undrafted free agents who could all make an impact on the roster right away.
The 49ers have had a lot of success with undrafted free agents since 2017 when general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan took over. Because of that, San Francisco’s UDFA signings will always be intriguing. This year’s group carries some additional interest though because their draft class was only five players deep.
We went through each of the undrafted rookies to gauge what they bring to the table, how they might contribute, and what their chances are of making the team.
QB Broc Rutter, North Central College
A truncated offseason may keep Rutter from making any serious waves right away, but his production at Division-III North Central college makes him an intriguing prospect. He threw for 86 touchdowns and just eight interceptions with more than 8,000 yards across his final two seasons. Given that Nick Mullens landed as the team’s backup after joining the club as an undrafted rookie in 2017. It may take a couple years, but it wouldn’t be a surprise if Rutter follows a similar path.
Does he make the roster?
No, but he’s at the top of the list of practice squad candidates.
A closer look at the Packers’ 15 undrafted free agents following the 2020 NFL draft.
The Green Bay Packers signed 15 undrafted free agents following the 2020 NFL draft.
Here’s a closer look at all 15 players:
QB Jalen Morton, Prairie View A&M
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Height: 6-3
Weight: 237
What to know: Played in 33 games with 22 starts. Completed 372 of 695 passes for 5,236 yards, 42 touchdowns and 29 interceptions. Rushed for 1,579 yards and 22 touchdowns. Produced five games with over 100 yards passing and 100 yards rushing. Has 10.5″ hands. Dane Brugler’s 31st quarterback in the class.
RB Patrick Taylor, Memphis
Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Height: 6-2
Weight: 217
What to know: Played in 45 games (four starts). Rushed for 1,122 yards and 16 touchdowns as a junior in 2018. Scored 29 rushing touchdowns between 2017 and 2018. Finished college career with 2,884 rushing yards (third-most in school history) and 36 touchdowns (tied for second-most). Caught 55 passes for 434 yards with three touchdowns. Finished with 3,322 all-purpose yards (fifth-most) with 39 touchdowns. Offense’s most improved player in 2018. Dane Brugler’s No. 32 ranked running back in the class.
FB Jordan Jones, Prairie View A&M
Height: 6-1
Weight: 255
What to know: Caught 28 passes for 497 yards and five touchdowns in 2019. Played two years at Grambling State, playing in 26 games and catching 28 passes for 436 yards and six touchdowns. Second-team All-SWAC in 2017.
WR Darrell Stewart, Michigan State
Height: 6-0
Weight: 212
What to know: Caught 150 passes for 1,640 yards and seven touchdowns in 43 games and 21 starts. Caught at least one pass in 33 straight games to end college career. Finished with 2,363 all-purpose yards. Third in school history in catches. Caught at least 48 passes in three straight seasons. Set career highs for receiving yards (697), touchdowns (four), receptions per game (5.4) and receiving yards per game (77.4) in 2019. Dane Brugler’s No. 55 ranked receiver in the class.
OT Travis Bruffy, Texas Tech
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Height: 6-6
Weight: 298
What to know: Played in 46 games. Started final 34 games at left tackle. Three-time All-Big 12 selection. Two-time team captain. Caught a touchdown pass as a tight end as a freshman. Dane Brugler’s No. 51 ranked offensive tackle in the class.
G Zack Johnson, North Dakota State
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Height: 6-6
Weight: 301
What to know: Played in 54 games, with 46 starts. Started 30 games at right tackle and 16 at right guard. Two-time All-American. North Dakota State rushed for over 4,000 yards each of his three seasons as a starter. Dane Brugler’s No. 35 ranked offensive guard in the class.
DL Willington Previlon, Rutgers
Height: 6-5
Weight: 287
What to know: Played in 36 straight games and made 18 starts, tallying 12.5 tackles for losses, four sacks and three pass breakups. All-Big Ten pick after producing 7.5 tackles for losses and 32 run stops as a 12-game starter in 2019. Dane Brugler’s No. 72 ranked defensive lineman in the class.
OLB Tipa Galeai, Utah State
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Height: 6-5
Weight: 229
What to know: Started 24 of 42 games over four seasons. Produced 29.5 tackles for losses, 20 sacks, two interceptions, three pass breakups and three forced fumbles. Had career-high 10.5 sacks in 2018. TCU transfer. Two-time All-Mountain West (2018, 2019). Dane Brugler’s No. 30 ranked edge rusher in the class.
LB Krys Barnes, UCLA
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Height: 6-2
Weight: 229
What to know: Played in 43 games and made 31 starts. Produced 212 tackles, five sacks, 21 tackles for losses, 15 pass breakups, two interceptions and one forced fumble. Earned All-Pac 12 honors after tallying seven pass breakups and 10 tackles for losses in 2019. Dane Brugler’s No. 60 ranked linebacker in the class.
OLB Delontae Scott, SMU
Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Height: 6-5
Weight: 246
What to know: Played in 40 games with 28 starts. Was an All-AAC pick after producing 18 tackles for losses, 10 sacks and three forced fumbles in 2019. Also broke up a pass and blocked a kick. Finished career with 36 tackles for losses, 18 sacks and five forced fumbles. Dane Brugler’s No. 46 ranked edge rusher.
CB Marc-Antoine Dequoy, Montreal
Height: 6-3
Weight: 198
What to know: Intercepted three passes and produced 37.5 tackles for the University of Montreal Carabins in 2019. Finished with 11 career interceptions and four touchdowns. Invited to East-West Shrine Game. Ran 4.36 in the 40-yard dash.
CB Stanford Samuels, Florida State
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Height: 6-1
Weight: 187
What to know: Intercepted eight passes and defended 16 others over 37 games and 24 starts. All-ACC pick in 2019 after breaking up seven passes and intercepting two others. Career-high four interceptions in 2018. Father played at Florida State. Combine invite. Dane Brugler’s No. 26 ranked cornerback in the class.
CB Will Sunderland, Troy
Height: 6-2
Weight: 196
What to know: Played 24 games at Troy, produced five interceptions, nine pass breakups and five tackles for losses. Returned one interception for a touchdown. All-Sun Belt pick after picking off four passes in 2019. Oklahoma transfer. Intercepted a pass vs. Texas while with Sooners. Dane Brugler’s No. 41 ranked cornerback in the class.
S Henry Black, Baylor
Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports
Height: 6-0
Weight: 204
What to know: Played in 52 games, making 24 starts. Tallied 119 tackles, four tackles for loss, two sacks, two forced fumbles, six pass breakups and two interceptions. Defended career-high five passes and made 62 tackles over 14 starts in 2019. Played safety and linebacker. Dane Brugler’s No. 66 ranked safety in the class.
S Frankie Griffin, Texas State
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Height: 6-0
Weight: 204
What to know: Made 39 starts over four seasons. Played linebacker and safety. Two-time All-Sun Belt pick. Produced 212 tackles, 25.5 tackles for losses, 7.5 sacks, seven forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries over final three seasons.
Seven Michigan State alums signed as undrafted free agents after the NFL. Some will make a roster. Others will have a tough shot.
Michigan State’s streak of having at least one player selected in the NFL Draft was extended to 80 years last weekend when cornerback Josiah Scott was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fourth round. Later defensive end Kenny Willekes was taken by the Minnesota Vikings in the seventh round and that’s where the drafting ended for former Spartans.
There are a number of MSU alums who ended up signing with teams as undrafted free agents. Some are poised to stick around with their current franchises and some will have an uphill battle to keep their jobs. Today I’m going to look at the players that have signed and broadly rank them by which ones landed in the best spots based on fit, need, talent, and the depth chart they have entered onto.
The best spot
Brian Lewerke – Quarterback, New England Patriots
Former Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke was one of a handful of passers that were fringe draft picks last weekend. Had Lewerke gotten picked, it wouldn’t have been a shock. It also makes sense that he wasn’t. From a talent perspective he’s probably got the most NFL traits of any undrafted Spartan, it’s just a matter of putting it all together and cashing in on the promise of his early college career. What better place to do that than the best franchise in the NFL that has a glaring need a quarterback?
First, New England wins a ton. We all know that. They are regarded for having perhaps the greatest breadth of institutional knowledge in the NFL. Bill Belichick is as good as it gets at the top and they’ve got plenty of great positional coaches. Lewerke couldn’t have picked a better place to sit and develop for a year or two to see if he can stick in the league. The Patriots are also notorious for not giving a damn about where you were drafted. All NFL teams like to say that, but the Patriots exemplify that to the nth degree with their actions. And as we all know, quarterbacks are not exempt from that. The best man wins the job. So that’s a good start.
Then we factor in the current depth chart at the position. Tom Brady is gone. Fourth-round pick Jarrett Stidham, who the Patriots are seemingly high on, is I guess in the lead to start? Maybe? Behind him is veteran journeyman Brian Hoyer, who also signed with the Patriots as an undrafted quarterback leaving Michigan State. The Patriots didn’t draft a quarterback, instead opting to sign Lewerke and Louisiana Tech QB J’Mar Smith. Those are the quarterbacks on the roster. Right now it’s probably the worst QB room in the league. That’s a pretty good place to go to try and earn a job, at the very worst, as the third quarterback. That is unless the Patriots opt to sign a veteran free agent (Andy Dalton or Cam Newton are two possibilities, although Newton doesn’t mesh with the Patriots’ current salary cap situation), which certainly would throw a wrench into things.
Great Spots
Darrel Stewart Jr. – Wide receiver, Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers had a weird draft. Everybody and their mother knew the Pack needed to add at least one new receiver to help out Aaron Rogers and Davante Adams. Instead, Green Bay drafted a quarterback, running back and tight end with their first three picks and all hell broke loose. The Packers didn’t draft a single receiver. Darrell Stewart is the only receiver they signed as an undrafted free agent.
The Packers’ receiving depth chart is a mess behind Adams. It’s a bunch of guys who are some combination of young and unproven. All of them have had professional chances, and none of them have done more than have a few good moments here or there. Jobs should be up for grabs on the receiving depth chart and Stewart being the only rookie receiver they’ve added thus far bodes well for him.
The receiving class of rookies was absolutely loaded this year and some NFL-worthy pass catchers ended up slipping out of the draft because of it. Stewart is one of those guys.
Joe Bachie – Inside linebacker, New Orleans Saints
Joe Bachie has a real shot to make the Saints. At the very worst I expect him to easily make the practice squad and at some point play in the NFL in 2020. Bachie’s draft stock was a bit all over the place, but many analysts felt he had a good shot at being drafted. Him slipping out of the draft was a bit of a surprise, so the NFL talent is there.
New Orleans is a really good spot to be a young linebacker as well. The top of the depth chart is set, but jobs could be available behind the top five or six. Bachie could very well be the seventh linebacker on the 53-man roster and suit up as a special teams player for his rookie year. Also, 2020 3rd-round pick Zack Baun is the only Saints linebacker under contract beyond this season. Middle linebackers Kiko Alonso and Craig Robertson are older veterans that are reaching the end of their productive playing days.
good spots
Raequan Williams – Defensive tackle, Philadelphia Eagles
Raequan is probably not quite in a “good” spot, but it’s OK. I left him in this slot because I think he has a path to a roster spot and will get a chance based on his ability. Raequan is another one of these guys that was predicted to get picked in the fifth or sixth round, but ended up slipping all the way out of the draft. He’s probably the best player among the Eagles’ undrafted class. He’s also the only undrafted DT on the roster.
The problem is the Eagles have a very good defensive line room. The jobs are spoken for. At the back end there is some vulnerability and Eagles reporters think Williams will be one of three or four names competing for a single roster spot. That’s always a tough position, but even if that doesn’t work out, I would almost guarantee Williams lands on the Eagles’ practice squad. He has too much talent not to. His strength and athleticism testing at the combine absolutely killed his stock and those are two things that can be improved with a year or two in an NFL strength program.
tough spots
Cody White – Wide receiver, Kansas City Chiefs
This one is all about the log-jammed depth chart at receiver in Kansas City. Five of the six receiver spots on the team are spoken for, assuming Byron Pringle is still a part of the plans, which I imagine he is. That means White’s odds to make the team are long. White is another one of those fringe-NFL draft guys that certainly possesses some NFL traits so there’s a shot he can stick around on the practice squad. Consider this though, White probably isn’t the best undrafted receiver from Michigan State on the Chiefs. Felton Davis III is finally healthy and one of the top handful of guys with a shot to get that last receiver spot. Also hurting White is that the Chiefs singed SIX receivers as undrafted free agents. It’s going to be a war to stay on the Chiefs as a receiver next year.
Mike Panasiuk – Defensive tackle, Las Vegas Raiders
It’s good news, bad news for Mike. Good news: The Raiders didn’t draft a defensive lineman and only signed one (Panasiuk) after the draft. The bad news: The Raiders didn’t address the position in the draft or with other rookies because they didn’t need to. In the NFL teams will carry seven or eight defensive lineman total–depending on scheme and roster builds. Before the draft the Raiders had twelve defensive linemen under contract. Mike Panasiuk makes it 13. And he’s probably 13th out of 13 on the depth chart. Maybe he makes the practice squad because some of the guys ahead of him on the depth chart are veterans and wouldn’t be as intriguing to keep around as developmental prospects. Either way, Panasiuk is stuck at the back of a packed depth chart.
Tyler Higby – Offensive line, Minnesota Vikings
Between holdovers and draft picks the Vikings have 13 linemen on their current roster. Add in they spent some decent money on undrafted tackle Brady Aiello and also signed offensive lineman Jake Lacina with Higby and the climb to a roster spot starts to look daunting. In the NFL the 53-man roster will usually carry ten linemen, which means the Vikings are going to be either moving on or stashing some of the young players they’ve made draft and financial investments in. It’s just a really tough spot. With expanded practice squads, Higby has a shot to land there or on another team’s practice squad if he wants to give that a go.
Here are highlights of new Broncos wide receiver Kendall Hinton.
The Denver Broncos signed seven college free agents after the draft, including wide receiver Kendall Hinton. Here are highlights from Hinton’s senior season at Wake Forest.
Hinton (6-0, 195 pounds) spent time at quarterback in college before transitioning to receiver. Denver gave him a $10,000 signing bonus, according to KUSA-TV’s Mike Klis.
Hinton is an exciting player but he will be joining a crowded wide receiver room that already includes Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy, KJ Hamler, Diontae Spencer, Tim Patrick, DaeSean Hamilton, Juwann Winfree, Tyrie Cleveland, Kelvin McKnight, Fred Brown, Trinity Benson and Zimari Manning.
With so much competition at his position, Hinton will probably have long odds to make the Broncos’ 53-man roster. Hinton is an exciting player, though, and he should be able to make the team’s practice squad after totaling 3,447 all-purpose yards and 24 touchdowns while in college.
To view all seven of the Broncos undrafted free agent signings, click here.
