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Broncos met with these defensive backs ahead of the NFL draft
TL;DR
The Denver Broncos are scouting defensive backs ahead of the 2026 NFL draft, meeting with prospects like Washington's Ephesians Prysock and Oklahoma's Robert Spears-Jennings. Prysock is projected as a fourth-round pick, while Spears-Jennings is seen as a sixth-round candidate.
Despite having a deep secondary, the Denver Broncos continue to scout defensive backs ahead of the 2026 NFL draft.
Denver had recent Zoom calls with Washington cornerback Ephesians Prysock and Oklahoma safety Robert Spears-Jennings, according to the Denver Post's Luca Evans. Prysock (6-3, 196 pounds) ran a 40-yard dash in 4.45 seconds at the NFL combine. The league's official website has him projected as a fourth-round prospect. Spears-Jennings (6-2, 205 pounds) ran a blazing-fast 40 in 4.32 seconds at the combine. Mock drafts prospect him as a sixth-round prospect.
The Broncos previously met with North Carolina cornerback Marcus Allen (6-2, 187 pounds) at the NFL combine. He's projected to be a late-round pick. Denver also had a private meeting with Maryland safety Jalen Huskey (6-1, 196 pounds), another potential late-round candidate.
Additionally, USF cornerback De'Shawn Rucker told Justin Melo of Sports Illustrated that he's "been in contact" with several teams, including the Broncos. Rucker (6-0, 195 pounds) appears to be a Day 3 or undrafted prospect.
Broncos DB interest
- Washington CB Ephesians Prysock (virtual)
- Oklahoma DB Robert Spears-Jennings (virtual)
- North Carolina CB Marcus Allen (NFL combine)
- USF CB De'Shawn Rucker (interest)
- Maryland DB Jalen Huskey (meeting)
Following the Jaylen Waddle trade last month, Denver holds seven picks in the 2026 NFL draft, which will be held in Pittsburgh from April 23-25.
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This article originally appeared on Broncos Wire: NFL draft: Denver Broncos met with these defensive backs
Q&A
Who are the defensive backs the Broncos met with before the 2026 NFL draft?
The Broncos met with Ephesians Prysock from Washington and Robert Spears-Jennings from Oklahoma, among others.
What are the projected draft rounds for Ephesians Prysock and Robert Spears-Jennings?
Ephesians Prysock is projected as a fourth-round pick, while Robert Spears-Jennings is expected to be a sixth-round pick.
What are the physical stats and 40-yard dash times of the defensive backs the Broncos are interested in?
Ephesians Prysock is 6-3, 196 pounds with a 40-yard dash time of 4.45 seconds, and Robert Spears-Jennings is 6-2, 205 pounds with a time of 4.32 seconds.
