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: āLeader of the O-line room ā¦ high care factor and his teammates feed off that.ā). Ortega doesnāt 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.
Iād 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 ā 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 Broncosā 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 Broncosā 53-man roster.
We saw Frank Crum do this in his rookie year, and if Miller impresses during the summer, he could follow in Crumās footsteps. If not, he seems like a near lock for a spot on the Broncosā 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 ā 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 Athleticās 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 ā 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 ā 5-10, 226 pounds**
York is likely the prize of the Broncos undrafted rookie class. Heās 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 Broncosā 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 Athleticās 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 doesnāt 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. Yorkās 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 heās 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** ā **5-10, 195 pounds**
The Broncos added to their cornerback depth by signing Tennessee cornerback William Wright. Heās 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 heās known for.
As we know, the Broncos love players who can excel on special teams, and thereās a chance that Wright becomes a player that special teams coach Darren Rizzi loves. Heāll 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 ā 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 JaāQuan McMillian. Heās 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 Athleticās Dane Brugler had a 7th-round ā UDFA grade on Harvey and said he reads routes well in press coverage, plays decisively from off coverage, and that heās a tough and instinctive player.
Harvey was often assigned with following the opponentās No. 1 receiver, because of his trustworthy cover skills. His physical traits donāt 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 teamās 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 ā 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 Broncosā 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 ā 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. Thatās 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. Weāll have to see if Basso can win the job or if the Broncos will stick with their current long snapper.
