The 2019 NFL Draft has officially concluded, but many players will still have an opportunity to see their professional dreams come to fruition as undrafted free agents. As Broncos Country saw in 2018 with running back Phillip Lindsay, NFL franchises can find diamonds in the rough through the UDFA process. Here is a live tracker of who the Denver Broncos have signed so far:
QB Brett Rypien (Boise State)
Rypien was a four-year starter at Boise State, where he started 50 games in his collegiate career. Although not as flashy as some of the other 2019 quarterback prospects, Rypien has a solid arm and provides depth for the position room as the Broncos approach the 2019 season.
FB George Aston (Pittsburgh)
Listed at 6’0″, 240 pounds, Aston is an old school type fullback. In 2018, Aston totalled 15 receptions for 68 yards and a single touchdown.
DE Ahmad Gooden (Samford)
The Samford defensive end is a great value pickup for the Broncos after the draft. In 2018, the 6’2″, 245 pound DE, recorded 15 tackles for loss and reached the quarterback 5.5 times as well.
LB Joe Dineen (Kansas)
Dineen racked up 198 solo tackles over the last two seasons, including a career-high (109) in 2018. Viewed as a sure tackler that loves to fill gaps and stop the run, Dineen will compete for a roster spot at inside linebacker.
TE Austin Fort (Wyoming)
In limited action, Fort caught four touchdowns in only 10 games with the Wyoming Cowboys. The former Poke will join a crowded tight end room in Dove Valley.
LB Josh Watson (Colorado State)
Watson was a tackling machine during his time at CSU, recording 365 solo tackles over four years. Although he’s not the fastest runner, Watson seems to just always have a knack for finding the ball.
WR Trinity Benson (East Central University)
Listed at 6’0″, 180 pounds, Benson lacks the size of a traditional NFL receiver. It didn’t stop him from recording 507 receiving yards and four touchdowns through the air, as well as 324 yards and five touchdowns on the ground, though. Benson will come in and compete on special teams.
OL Brian Wallace (Arkansas)
Wallace is a monstrous offensive tackle at 6’5″, 326 pounds. According to his pre-draft reports, Wallace is an agile run blocker but needs work in pass protection – and that is why he did not hear his name called this weekend.
OL John Leglue (Tulane)
Similarly to Wallace, Leglue is a massive human being (6’7″, 310 pounds). While at the University of Tulane, Leglue earned his undergraduate degree as a junior.
WR Kelvin McKnight (Samford)
In 2017, McKnight was an All-American at Samford University. The 5-foot-8, 186 pound wideout then came back for his senior year and scored nine touchdowns in 2018.
DL Jaylen Johnson (Washington)
In 11 games with the Huskies in 2018, Johnson recorded 34 total tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss and one sack.
DB Alijah Holder (Stanford)
Over four seasons at Stanford, Holder had 24 pass deflections and two interceptions. The 6-foot-2, 186 pound cornerback will add depth to the position room and is a solid post-draft signing.
LB Jacob Bobenmoyer (Northern Colorado)
Similarly to Watson, Bobenmoyer played his college ball locally. The former UNC linebacker primarily served on special teams and recorded and recorded eight total tackles in 2018.
RB Devontae Jackson (West Georgia)
Jackson is small, but has lightning speed. In 2018, Jackson led the Gulf Coast Conference with an average of 117.8 yards per game.