According to 9NEWS Denver’s Mike Klis, the Denver Broncos have signed a total of 13 undrafted free agents. The team has not officially announced these moves as of yet, and we have had 14 announced signings, but it sounds like, for now, the Broncos have signed 13 UDFA’s.
The Broncos have a long history of finding hidden gems in the free agent market and turning them into stars in the NFL. Cornerback Chris Harris Jr.,
wide receiver Rod Smith, edge rusher Shaq Barrett, and, more recently, cornerback Ja’Quan McMillian, Frank Crum, Alex Palczewski, Jaleel McLaughlin, and others.
Their track record with UDFA’s speaks for itself, and hopefully, the Broncos have found themselves another hidden gem in this 2026 undrafted free agent class.
With all that said, here are the 13 undrafted free agents the Denver Broncos have signed thus far.
Charlotte WR Sean Brown – 6-3, 200
Sean Payton likes big-bodied wide receivers, and Charlotte’s Sean Brown is that. He doesn’t have blazing speed (4.64 40-time), but he has the size Payton likes, and he could potentially blossom into a Lil’Jordan type for him down the road.
During his career at Charlotte, Brown had 75 receptions for 1,018 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Brown will have an uphill battle to make the Broncos roster and even the practice squad. The Broncos are pretty much set at wide receiver on the 53-man roster, and Lil’Jordan Humphrey and Michael Bandy are likely favorites for the practice squad spots. We saw the Broncos waive most of their UDFA wide receivers last year and went with a veteran-heavy practice squad at the position. So, Brown and the others will need to impress this summer.
Northern Arizona WR/KR Kolbe Katsis – 6-0, 186 pounds
Katsis is a 6-0, 186-pound wide receiver/returner who has kick/punt return upside. According to reports, this is a Darren Rizzi special, and Katsis is being viewed as a return specialist and could make the team in that role. He has 4.43 speed and was a playmaker at Northern Arizona.
During his career at Northern Arizona, Katsis was a playmaker as a wide receiver and as a returner. During his career, he had 95 receptions for 1,566 yards and 12 touchdowns. He also averaged 30.6 yards per kick return and had a 100-yard kick return for a touchdown vs. Northern Colorado.
Like all the other wide receivers, Katsis has an uphill battle to make the team as a receiver, but his return upside could give him a shot. The Broncos do have Marvin Mims Jr., who is an All-Pro returner, but he is in the final year of his deal, and Katsis could provide depth and another weapon in the return game. He’s an intriguing player to watch throughout training camp and the preseason.
Nebraska WR Dane Key – 6-3, 203 pounds
Dane Key is the brother of Broncos All-Pro special-teams player Devon Key and will now join his brother in the Mile High City.
He is a 6-3, 203-pound wide receiver who was a productive player for Nebraska this past season. He has 4.6 speed, but was still able to make plays in college. This past year, he totaled 39 receptions for 452 yards and 5 touchdowns.
His speed will hinder him somewhat in the NFL, and he will need to prove he can separate against NFL defenders, but he does have the size Payton looks for in a wide receiver. He will need to prove himself on special teams like his brother and as a blocker if he wants a role on the 53-man roster.
I think he’s a potential practice squad candidate, but he will need to beat out Lil’Jordan and Michael Bandy for those spots.
TCU WR Joseph Manjack IV – 6-2, 197 pounds
Manjack IV is another big, wide receiver with good speed and was highly productive at TCU. He is a 6-2, 197-pound wide receiver who has had 134 career catches for 1,732 yards and 13 touchdowns. This past year for TCU, he totaled 44 receptions for 579 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Manjack has good size, 4.5 speed, and a 36.5-inch vertical jump, and has a chance to make some noise during the summer in training camp and the preseason. As I said for all the wide receivers, it will be an uphill battle for them to make the 53-man roster and even the practice squad. Manjack will need to show he can block, contribute on special teams, and beat out Lil’Jordan and Bandy for a spot on the practice squad.
Virginia WR Cam Ross – 5-10, 186 pounds
The Broncos added another speedster in Virginia’s Cam Ross, who was a productive player for Virginia this past season as a wide receiver and returner.
He’s not the biggest wide receiver, and is listed at 5-10, 186 pounds, but he does have 4.42 speed, which helped him have multiple big plays in college. This past year at Virginia, Ross totaled 53 receptions for 543 yards and 2 touchdowns. Ross also had 8 kick returns for 266 yards, including a 100-yard touchdown, and 23 punt returns for 171 yards.
His speed and return ability may help him make the roster or practice squad, but again, he faces an uphill battle for both. A 53-man spot is highly unlikely, but a practice squad opportunity is there; he’ll have to beat out veterans Lil’Jordan and Bandy as well as his UDFA teammates.
It’ll be interesting to watch these wide receivers push for a roster spot this offseason, but it’ll be tough. The Broncos are set on the 53-man roster and have been preferring veterans on the PS over undrafted rookies, so they’ll need to really impress if they want to stick with the Broncos heading into the season.
Weber State OL Gavin Ortega – 6-5, 304 pounds
Ortega played the past two seasons at left tackle at Weber State but may need to shift inside in the NFL. Klis lists him as a guard, but he could be another guard/tackle player whom they move around to find his best position moving forward.
At his Pro Day, Ortega measured at 6-5, 304 pounds with 33-inch arms and completed 24 reps on the bench press. The Athletic’s draft analyst, Dane Brugler, had Ortega ranked as his 26th-best tackle in the draft and believes he might be best suited at guard in the NFL.
Ortega has passable size for a tackle, with adequate length and bulk on his frame. He can roll his hips into contact and uses stubborn hands to stay connected in the run game. In pass protection, he stays balanced and patient mid-slide to answer different types of pass rushers. His anchor shows cracks, but most times, he can rework his hands and sit down versus power. His finishing attitude shows in both phases, and his football character is A-plus (NFL scout: “Leader of the O-line room … high care factor and his teammates feed off that.”). Ortega doesn’t have high-level size or power, but he operates well within the confines of his body and has the athleticism and competitive toughness required for the next level. He can stay at tackle, but might be a better guard.
The Broncos have pretty solid depth along their offensive line. They have all 5 starters returning once again and have Alex Palczewski, Alex Forsyth, veteran Matt Peart, Frank Crum and rookie Kage Casey penciled in as their key reserves. So, a spot on the 53-man roster will be tough to find for Ortega, but he has the makings of a practice squad player they can call on if an injury occurs and they need depth.
I’d imagine Ortega will become a guard/tackle depth player much like Palczewski and rookie Kage Casey. The Broncos have done well developing players like this, and I believe he will be a developmental practice squad stash for them.
Iowa State OT Tyler Miller – 6-9, 324 pounds
The Broncos love BIG offensive tackles.
They signed Mike McGlinchey, who is 6-8 with long arms, Frank Crum is 6-8 with long arms, Matt Peart is 6-7 with nearly 37-inch arms, and now they signed Tyler Miller, who is a 6-9, 324-pound offensive tackle with 34-inch arms.
Right now, veteran Matt Peart is the Broncos’ swing tackle, but the addition of rookie OL Kage Casey and the developing Frank Crum could put him on the hot seat. If Casey or Crum takes over as the swing tackle, that could open the door with Tyler Miller to make the Broncos’ 53-man roster.
We saw Frank Crum do this in his rookie year, and if Miller impresses during the summer, he could follow in Crum’s footsteps. If not, he seems like a near lock for a spot on the Broncos’ practice squad. They have done well developing these undrafted offensive line players, so I am excited to see what they can do with Ortega and Miller.
Nebraska EDGE Dasan McCullough – 6-5, 240 pounds
The Broncos added some depth to their edge rushing room by signing Nebraska edge rusher Dasan McCullough. He is a 6-5, 240-pound edge rusher with nearly 34-inch arms. 4.59 40-time, and a 36-inch vertical jump.
The Athletic’s Dane Brugler says that McCullough has intriguing raw tools, including body length and athleticism, and can be developed further.
Having played a Jack linebacker role, McCullough has a long, athletic frame that is more slender than bulky — he lacks ideal mass on his body. He flashed his pass-rush potential as a freshman (20 pressures, four sacks) but combined for just 25 pressures and two sacks over his final three years in college. He is explosive off the snap, with linear speed to chase the football. However, he has some body stiffness in space and struggles to shed blocks or set a firm edge in the run game. McCullough is more of an unrefined finesse player than is ideal, but he has intriguing raw tools, including his body length and athleticism that can be developed.
The Broncos are deep at edge rusher with Nik Bonitto, Jonathon Cooper, Jonah Elliss, Que Robinson, and Dondrea Tillman, but McCullough can be a developmental practice squad stash for them. You should always look for players like this to develop, and I am intrigued to see how he does throughout the summer, training camp, and the preseason.
Texas A&M LB Taurean York – 5-10, 226 pounds
York is likely the prize of the Broncos undrafted rookie class. He’s very talented, but his lack of size and elite athleticism has him going undrafted. However, the talent is there, and he could be someone who impresses this summer and pushes for a spot on the Broncos’ 53-man roster.
He played a total of three seasons at Texas A&M and was an impactful player for them on the defensive side of the ball. York appeared in 39 games and totaled 229 tackles, 25.5 tackles for a loss, 6.5 sacks, 1 interception, and 1 forced fumble.
The Athletic’s Dane Brugler had York graded as his 19th-best linebacker in the draft and had a 6th-7th round grade on him. He called York a football junkie with exceptional instincts and believes he is a good football player.
On the hoof, York doesn’t pass the eye test of being an NFL linebacker. But when you watch his tape, you see exceptional instincts and confident reaction skills to read and attack. Modeling his game after Nakobe Dean, he is a football junkie and his preparation is obvious in how clearly he sees the action. With a short, dense body type, he plays well through contact and generates power from his lower half, but will also get stuck on blocks when engulfed. Though he has an adequate feel in zone coverage, man looks will be a different story in the NFL. York’s below-average length and mediocre athleticism are limiting factors, but he is a good football player who anticipates, plays faster than the stopwatch and maximizes his potential with overachieving habits. The obvious comparison is Ivan Pace, who has overcome his deficiencies to become a borderline NFL starter.
York is one of those players who, if they were 6-2 instead of 5-10 or 5-11, he would likely have been a top linebacker in this class. The tape does speak for itself, and he’s a damn good football player who makes up for his lack of size, length, and elite athleticism.
I believe York is a strong candidate to make the 53-man roster and be someone who will be exceptional on special teams and could push for playing time on defense sooner rather than later. His size will be a limiting factor, but his talent will overcome that, and I believe the Broncos got themselves a real steal here.
Tennessee CB William Wright – 5-10, 195 pounds
The Broncos added to their cornerback depth by signing Tennessee cornerback William Wright. He’s a 5-10, 195-pound corner who was known more for his special teams contributions than his cornerback play.
During his career, he appeared in 45 games and totaled 28 tackles, 2 interceptions, 1 defensive touchdown, and 3 pass breakups. He did some significant snaps at cornerback this past year, but his special teams play is what he’s known for.
As we know, the Broncos love players who can excel on special teams, and there’s a chance that Wright becomes a player that special teams coach Darren Rizzi loves. He’ll need to prove he can play corner and excel on special teams, and if he does, he could be a key practice squad candidate for the Broncos.
Georgia Tech CB Ahmari Harvey – 5-11, 187 pounds
Ahmari Harvey is another undrafted cornerback who profiles as a slot corner in the NFL who could follow in the footsteps of Chris Harris and Ja’Quan McMillian. He’s an experienced corner who started for multiple seasons at Georgia Tech and was a productive player for their defense.
During his career, Harvey totaled 120 tackles, 1 sack, 2 forced fumbles, 4 interceptions, and 12 pass deflections.
The Athletic’s Dane Brugler had a 7th-round – UDFA grade on Harvey and said he reads routes well in press coverage, plays decisively from off coverage, and that he’s a tough and instinctive player.
Harvey was often assigned with following the opponent’s No. 1 receiver, because of his trustworthy cover skills. His physical traits don’t jump off the page, but he reads routes well in press and plays decisively from off coverage. He can overthink at times in zone, and he needs to be more consistent with his pad level and transition technique to stay attached. He made improvements as a run defender in 2025, although it can be a challenge for him to get bigger receivers on the ground. Harvey is an instinctive player with developed toughness, although his lack of top-tier size, speed and burst will be limiting factors versus NFL athletes.
He profiles as another slot corner candidate due to his size and lack of athleticism, but I like his traits. He has a history of covering the team’s best wide receiver and has good instincts to make plays on the ball. A spot on the 53-man roster will be tough to land, but he seems like a potential practice squad player for the Broncos.
Oklahoma State S Parker Robertson – 5-11, 193 pounds
The Broncos added some safety depth by signing Oklahoma State safety Parker Robertson. He is a 5-11, 193-pound safety who is known for his high-energy play and a nose for the football. He has 4.47 speed, a 35-inch vertical jump, and 17 reps on the bench press.
During his career, Robertson totaled 147 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery, 4 interceptions, and 6 pass breakups. This past year, he had 77 tackles, 1 sack, 2 forced fumbles, 2 interceptions, and 5 pass deflections.
The Broncos’ depth at safety is fairly wide open. They lost safety PJ Locke to free agency after he signed with the Dallas Cowboys, and their third safety role is up for grabs. All-Pro special teamer Devon Key, special teams ace Tycen Anderson, JL Skinner, and rookie Miles Scott are all fighting for roles on the 53-man roster. Robertson has a chance to make some noise in this battle and push for a spot on the 53-man roster or practice squad.
Oregon LS Luke Basso – 6-3, 246 pounds
The Broncos added some long snapper competition by signing Oregon long snapper Luke Basso as an undrafted free agent.
He has good size, decent athleticism, and can snap a football accurately. That’s all I got there.
It does appear the Broncos are going to have a long snapper competition this spring and maybe into the summer. Basso will compete with Mitchell Fraboni, who has been the Broncos long snapper for a few seasons now. We’ll have to see if Basso can win the job or if the Broncos will stick with their current long snapper.
