Hello, Bronco fans! The draft is over and the rookie free agents are still coming on board, but here’s a few things to consider as we head into the coming months.
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Month: April 2016
Open Thread: 2016 Undrafted Free Agency
The Broncos’ 2016 undrafted free agents will be added to the article body as they come in.
- John Tidwell, CB, Sioux Falls (as reported by Cameron Wolfe; also reported a $3,000 signing bonus)
- Nathan Theus, LS, Georgia (as reported by Adam Caplan; is the brother of fellow Bulldog and 49ers 5th round pick John Theus)
- Lars Hanson, T, Sacramento State (as reported by Shad Powers; Todd Davis also approves)
- Aaron Neary, G, Eastern Washington (as reported by Troy Renck)
- Frank Shannon, LB, Oklahoma (as reported by Cameron Wolfe; Corey Nelson also approves)
- Henry Krieger Coble, TE, Iowa (as reported by Mike Klis; Aaron Wilson reports he received a $10,000 signing bonus)
- Shaneil Jenkins, DE, Shepherd (as reported by Aaron Wilson)
- David Moala, DL, Utah State (as reported by his college’s athletic department; is the brother of former Colts DL Fili Moala)
- Eddie Yarbrough, DE, Wyoming (as reported by Cameron Wolfe)
- Mose Frasier, WR, Memphis (as reported by Bruce Feldman; was of course a primary target of Paxton Lynch in college)
- Durron Neal, WR, Oklahoma (as reported by Bob Stoops)
- Antonio Glover, S, Georgia Southern (as reported by his college’s athletic department)
- Dwayne Norman, LB, Duke (as reported by his college’s athletic department)
- Calvin Heurtelou, DL, Miami (as confirmed by Heurtelou himself)
- Bralon Addison, WR, Oregon (as reported by Cameron Wolfe)
- Kalif Raymond, WR, Holy Cross (as reported by his college’s athletic department)
- Kyle Peko, DL, Oregon State (as reported by his college’s football department; is a cousin of longtime Bengals DT Domata Peko)
Evaluating How The 2016 NFL Draft Addressed The Broncos’ Needs
On April 4, I analyzed what I believed to be the Broncos’ needs as the NFL offseason departed from free agency and arrived toward the draft. As the draft has now concluded today, I’m happy to say that all of what I identified as “present needs” have been met. I’ll break down how those needs were met, and include a few general thoughts on the players the Broncos selected. Continue reading Evaluating How The 2016 NFL Draft Addressed The Broncos’ Needs
#228: Riley Dixon, P, Syracuse
Wrapped up our draft by taking punter Riley Dixon from Syracuse in the 7th rd. He's a talented punter who had a lot of success in college.
— John Elway (@johnelway) April 30, 2016
#219: Will Parks, S, Arizona
We've taken Will Parks, a safety from Arizona, in the 6th rd. He's a versatile player with really good instincts. Glad he's a Bronco.
— John Elway (@johnelway) April 30, 2016
#176: Andy Janovich, FB, Nebraska
Welcome to #BroncosCountry, @AndyJanovich!#BroncosDraft pic.twitter.com/qDjF8GhYh1
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) April 30, 2016
Took FB Andy Janovich from Nebraska (6th rd). A tough, hard-nosed player who can block & play special teams. An old-school throwback player.
— John Elway (@johnelway) April 30, 2016
#144: Connor McGovern, G, Missouri
Gotta love that @twitter name …
Welcome to #BroncosCountry, @McGovenator60! pic.twitter.com/9d61siSLeT
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) April 30, 2016
Connor McGovern, our 5th rd pick from Missouri, is a tough, intelligent & athletic guard. He's also played some tackle.
— John Elway (@johnelway) April 30, 2016
#136: Devontae Booker, RB, Utah
Welcome to #BroncosCountry, @dbook23! pic.twitter.com/n1agQACpls
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) April 30, 2016
Picked RB Devontae Booker in 4th rd from Utah. One of the highest rated RBs on our board. Physical, versatile & has great ball skills.
— John Elway (@johnelway) April 30, 2016