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Broncos roster: Marvin Mims (No. 19) is a do-everything weapon
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Broncos Wire 's 90-man offseason roster series continues today with a look at third-year wide receiver Marvin Mims , No. 19.
Before the Broncos :Mims (5-11, 182 pounds) was a speedster at the University of Oklahoma, where he excelled at special teams and wide receiver. Mims played three years (2020-22) in Norman, Oklahoma. Mims was the kind of do-it-all player that NFL coaches love. Mims caught 123 passes for 2,398 yards and 20 touchdowns, rushed five times for 35 yards, and returned 33 punts for 391 yards and three kickoffs for 108 yards.
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Mims' abilities all over the field caught the eye of Broncos head coach Sean Payton, who selected Mims in the second round (63rd overall) in the 2023 NFL draft.
Broncos tenure:Mims struggled to find his place on offense in 2023, catching only 22 passes for 307 yards and one touchdown, with two fumbles. However, Mims excelled on special teams, returning 15 kickoffs for 397 yards and one touchdown (leading the NFL), and 19 punts for 319 yards. Mims earned a Pro Bowl nod and second-team All-Pro honors as a return specialist following his rookie campaign.
In 2024, Mims figured out a place on offense, catching 39 passes for 503 yards and six touchdowns while rushing 13 times for 42 yards. Mims provided several big moments on offense, including a game-tying touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals and an electrifying 93-yard touchdown catch against the Cleveland Browns. On the special teams side, Mims led the NFL with 15.7 yards per punt return (26 returns for 408 yards) and seven kickoff returns for 194 yards, earning Mims yet another Pro Bowl nod and a first-team All-Pro selection.
Chances to make the 53-man roster:Lock. With Mims playing at a high level on special teams, the Broncos will continue to use him on kickoffs and punt returns. Following an explosion on offense during the 2024 season, Mims also figures to remain a key receiver for Denver in 2025.
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