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7 most intriguing undrafted free agent signings for Broncos
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After selecting seven players in the 2026 NFL draft, the Denver Broncos filled out their 90-man offseason roster by bringing in undrafted free agents .
Denver has a great history of landing UDFA gems , from all-time greats like Rod Smith and Chris Harris to more recent examples such as Ja'Quan McMillian and Alex Palczewski . At least one UDFA has made the team's active roster in 21 of the last 22 seasons. Will the trend continue in 2026? Here's a quick look at the seven most intriguing members of the 2026 UDFA class.
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Broncos ' most intriguing UDFA signings
A detailed view of a Denver Broncos helmet during the game between the Denver Broncos and the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on September 19, 2021 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
1. Texas A&M LB Taurean York
Sep 27, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies linebacker Taurean York (21) defends in coverage against the Auburn Tigers during the fourth quarter at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images
Taurean York (5-10, 226 pounds) is arguably the most notable name on this list . In three seasons with the Aggies, York earned Freshman All-American (2023) and third-team All-SEC (2025) honors. He recorded 229 tackles (25.5 behind the line), 6.5 sacks, seven pass breakups, two forced fumbles, one interception and one fumble recovery in 39 games at Texas A&M.
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein had York projected as a sixth- or seventh-round pick , so landing him as a UDFA was a nice value for Denver. Chad Reuter of the league's official website ranked York as the second-best ILB among 2026 UDFAs. The Broncos gave York $325,000 in guarantees, according to the Denver Gazette 's Chris Tomasson .
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2. Northern Arizona WR Kolbe Katsis
Kolbe Katsis (6-1, 185 pounds) played at Pittsburg State (2021-2023) before transferring to Northern Arizona (FCS) in 2024. Katsis totaled 60 receptions for 1,068 yards and 10 touchdowns last fall while adding 17 kick returns for 521 yards and another score. Broncos special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi "really likes" Katsis as a return candidate, according to the Denver Gazette 's Chris Tomasson . He was named an FCS Football Central second-team All-American, a first-team All-Big Sky wide receiver and kick returner, and an Associated Press honorable mention All-American wide receiver in 2025. He ran a 40-yard dash in 4.4 seconds at NAU's pro day.
3. Iowa State OT Tyler Miller
Tyler Miller (6-9, 335 pounds) spent six years at ISU, earning third-team All-Big 12 recognition last fall. He started 12 games at right tackle last season and started 39-straight games to end his college career. He started his college career as a special teams player before getting starts at left tackle and eventually moving to the right side. The Broncos gave Miller $275,000 guaranteed, according to KUSA-TV's Mike Klis.
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4. Cal CB Brent Austin
Nov 29, 2025; Berkeley, California, USA; California Golden Bears defensive back Brent Austin (4) during the third quarter against the Southern Methodist Mustangs at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
Brent Austin (5-11, 180 pounds) played at JMU (2022-2023) and USF (2024) before transferring to California. He recorded 42 tackles, 13 pass breakups, two forced fumbles and a half-sack in 2025. Austin ran a 40-yard dash in 4.45 seconds at Cal's pro day after earning third-team All-ACC recognition as a senior. NFL.com's Chad Reuter ranked Harvey as the eighth-best undrafted cornerback, and the Broncos beat out multiple teams to sign him.
5. Nebraska OLB Dasan McCullough
Oct 4, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive players DeShon Singleton (8), Dasan McCullough, and Andrew Marshall (10) celebrate after a play against Michigan State at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kylie Graham-Imagn Images
Dasan McCullough (6-5, 235 pounds) played at Indiana (2022) and Oklahoma (2023-2024) before transferring to Nebraska. He totaled 21 tackles (five behind the line), two sacks and one pass breakup last fall. McCullough's father, Deland McCullough, was a running back with the Philadelphia Eagles in 1997, overlapping with then-quarterbacks coach Sean Payton. McCullough is a hybrid defender who will presumably play as an outside linebacker in Denver's 3-4 defense, but he could also be a candidate for a hybrid role in the NFL, perhaps as a linebacker/safety. The Broncos gave McCullough $245,000 guaranteed , according to KUSA-TV's Mike Klis. He earned honorable-mention All-Big Ten honors in 2025.
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6. Virginia WR Cam Ross
Dec 27, 2025; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Virginia Cavaliers wide receiver Cam Ross (6) reacts after a play against the Missouri Tigers during the fourth quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Travis Register-Imagn Images
Cam Ross (5-10, 186 pounds) played at UConn (2019-23) and James Madison (2024) before transferring to Virginia. He hauled in 53 receptions for 543 yards and two touchdowns last fall while adding 171 punt return yards and 266 kickoff return yards (plus one TD return). He was named to Phil Steele's honorable mention All-America team and Steele's first-team All-ACC squad. He also earned honorable mention All-ACC recognition as an all-purpose weapon. Ross ran a 40-yard dash in 4.36 seconds at UVA's pro day, which could make him a contender to win a job as a returner in Denver.
7. Nebraska WR Dane Key
Dane Key (6-3, 210 pounds) is the younger brother of Broncos All-Pro special teams ace Devon Key . The wide receiver spent three seasons at Kentucky before transferring to Nebraska. He totaled 39 receptions for 452 yards and five touchdowns in 2025. Key's on the list because it's a great story to have brothers on the team.
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The team's UDFAs are set to report for rookie minicamp ( May 8-10 ) later this week. After that, the next big item on the offseason calendar is organized team activities (OTAs), which begin in early June ( view the full offseason schedule ).
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