Denver Broncos: Potential diamonds in the rough on the roster

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 31: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs is hit by linebacker Deiontrez Mount #53 of the Denver Broncos as he attempts a pass int he first quarter of a game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 31, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

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Defensive Line: DeShawn Williams

When glazing over the Broncos’ reserve/future contract players that weren’t on the team’s practice squad at some point or another, Williams is a standout.

The former Clemson Tiger has spent the majority of his career in the NFL trying to make it with the Cincinnati Bengals, proving himself a capable interior lineman during the preseason but unable to carve out a role in the regular season.

His story reminds me somewhat of the story of Shelby Harris, who was a breakout stud for the Broncos last season after signing a reserve/future contract.

Williams is a smaller interior player, but quick off the ball and capable of disrupting passing plays with that quickness.

I love high-effort defensive linemen with good quickness at the snap, and Williams has a chance to impress with those two qualities.

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