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Broncos roster: DB Delarrin Turner-Yell (No. 32) looks to win back spot on special teams
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Broncos Wire 's 90-man offseason roster series continues today with a look at fourth-year safety Delarrin Turner-Yell, No. 32.
Before the Broncos :Turner-Yell (5-11, 200 pounds) spent four years at the University of Oklahoma, playing 40 games for the Sooners from 2018-21. Turner-Yell made 153 total tackles (134 solo, 57 assisted, 11 tackles for loss) in college, four interceptions, six pass deflections and one forced fumble.
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Broncos tenure:Turner-Yell was selected by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round (152nd overall) of the 2022 NFL draft, after Denver's second-round pick and teammate, pass rusher Nik Bonitto . In 2022, Turner-Yell played 251 snaps on special teams, playing in 14 games, making eight total tackles (six solo, two assisted) along with two fumble recoveries, which accounted for the entirety of his on-field action.
In 2023, Turner-Yell started two games, playing in 16. He grabbed one pass deflection, 34 total tackles (26 solo, eight assisted) and one quarterback hit. Turner-Yell played 71 percent of special teams snaps during 2023. In 2024, Turner-Yell missed the season while working his way back from an ACL injury. The team opted not to bring him back from the physically unable to perform list before the deadline to return.
Chances to make the 53-man roster:Toss-up. Turner-Yell was a key special teams player from 2022-2023, but the Broncos have a crowded safety depth chart going into 2025. DTY will get an opportunity to make the squad this summer, and his special teams contributions will help his chances.
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