Broncos sign rookie safety Miles Scott to a four-year deal

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 15: Miles Scott #10) of the Illinois Fighting Illini enters the field during intros prior to the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Gies Memorial Stadium on November 15, 2025 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Harry Figiel/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images) | ISI Photos via Getty Images

According to 9NEWS Denver’s Broncos insider Mike Klis, the Denver Broncos have signed rookie safety Miles Scott to a four-year deal. He joins rookies Justin Joly, Dallen Bentley, and Red Murdock as the Broncos’ rookies they have signed ahead of their rookie minicamp this weekend.

He’s a 6-0, 203-pound safety prospect with 4.62 speed and a 37.5-inch vertical. He started his college career as a wide receiver before transitioning to safety in the spring of 2023. From there, he would become a key part of their secondary and is viewed as an ascending talent due to his rawness at the position.

During his career, Mile Scott totaled 182 tackles, 4 tackles for a loss, 1 sack, 7 interceptions, 2 defensive touchdowns, 11 pass deflections, and 1 forced fumble.

The Athletic’s Dane Brugler had an undrafted grade on Miles Scott, but did say he processes well, has good ball skills, and hasn’t yet hit his ceiling as a safety.

Scott is a good-sized athlete for the position, with the tracking and ball skills of a former wideout. A two-time captain, he wore the green dot for the Illini, and his experience as a route runner helps him sort, key and drive on throws in coverage. He is a fluid mover in space to turn and run with receivers or tight ends, although his ordinary speed does show at times. He made substantial improvements in his run-game angles and tackling technique in 2025. Scott has only adequate range for the position, but he processes well, with burst and ball skills to impact plays. A wide receiver most of his life, he has yet to hit his ceiling as a defensive back.