The Denver Broncos wasted no time in signing their crop of college free agents following the NFL draft.
With the NFL draft wrapped up, teams immediately focus on signing college free agents, an area the have excelled at, unearthing one hidden gem after another going back decades. Since the draft ended on Saturday, the Broncos have reportedly added some promising prospects, several of whom had draftable grades.
Let’s take a look at the reported signings who didn’t hear their names called in the draft but will still be headed to the Mile High City. These are unofficial until the Broncos confirm each signing, which usually comes via press release by the Monday following the draft.
Jaylon Allen | OLB | Memphis
Allen has played almost 1,600 snaps over the last two seasons and picked up 58 pressures and seven sacks. He’s another lighter but quick and athlete pass rusher
Levelle Bailey | LB | Fresno State
Despite his slight build, Bailey has proven to be a versatile linebacker for Fresno State. He excelled as a blitzer, against the run, and in coverage, although his tackling was inconsistent.
This versatility in his playstyle bodes well for his potential impact on the team
Omar Brown | S | Nebraska
Brown was a Shrine Bowl standout who had many talking about him significantly moving upboards. He has eight career interceptions, though five came in 2019 at Northern Iowa.
Frank Crum | OT | Wyoming
Crum got much of the spotlight at the NFL Combine by running a quick 40-yard dash at his size. He is a technical mess, but the athleticism, length, and size are all there for Zach Strief to try and develop.
Dylan Leonard | TE | Georgia Tech
Playing at Georgia Tech, you know Leonard will have plenty of exposure as a run blocker. He played 1,626 total snaps over five years, 792 as a run blocker .
