The Denver Broncos have signed undrafted free agent linebacker Taurean York, a standout from Texas A&M. York was previously recognized as a top prospect and had impressive stats during his college career.
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The Denver Broncos may have landed another undrafted free agent gem.
Our unofficial UDFA tracker for the Broncos has 14 players so far, including Texas A&M linebacker Taurean York. He seems to be the most notable name on the list.
Last summer, Trevor Sikkema of Pro Football Focus dubbed York one of his favorite prospects in the 2026 NFL draft class. Earlier this month, Brian Kelly named York his top sleeper in this year's draft.
York (5-10, 226 pounds) was extremely impressive with the Aggies, earning Freshman All-American honors after totaling 74 tackles, three sacks and a forced fumble in his first season. He followed that up by totaling 82 tackles, five pass breakups, 2.5 sacks and one interception as a team captain in 2024.
Last fall, York earned third-team All-SEC recognition after leading the team with 73 tackles, three pass breakups and one sack, once again as a captain. NFL.com's Lance Zierlein had York projected as a sixth- or seventh-round pick going into the draft.
So, why wasn't York drafted? His measurables and "relative athletic score" were underwhelming, but Zierlein put it this way: "Linebackers with York’s size/length typically face uphill roster climbs, but his tape appears good enough to warrant a backup role with instant special-teams value."
Taurean York is an undrafted free agent linebacker from Texas A&M, recognized for earning Freshman All-American honors and totaling 156 tackles, 5.5 sacks, and one interception over two seasons.
York is viewed as a potential steal due to his impressive college performance and recognition as a top prospect by analysts, suggesting he has significant talent despite going undrafted.
York's skills and experience as a team captain could enhance the Broncos' linebacker depth and overall defensive performance, especially given his track record of tackles and leadership.
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The Broncos gave York $325,000 in guarantees, including a $25,000 signing bonus, according to the Denver Gazette's Chris Tomasson. That's a big contract for a UDFA, and it likely reflects Denver's confidence in York. Among the team's UDFAs, the 20-year-old linebacker has to be considered an early favorite to make the 53-man roster this summer.
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