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In-Depth Look at Denver Broncos Undrafted Free Agents

By Cameron Parker

BOULDER, CO - OCTOBER 07: Phillip Lindsay #23 of the Colorado Buffaloes carries the ball against the Arizona Wildcats at Folsom Field on October 7, 2017 in Boulder, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
BOULDER, CO - OCTOBER 07: Phillip Lindsay #23 of the Colorado Buffaloes carries the ball against the Arizona Wildcats at Folsom Field on October 7, 2017 in Boulder, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /
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Jimmy Williams , WR East Carolina

PHILADELPHIA, PA – NOVEMBER 26: Jimmy Williams #81 of the East Carolina Pirates catches a pass and scores a touchdown against Artrel Foster #16 of the Temple Owls in the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on November 26, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – NOVEMBER 26: Jimmy Williams #81 of the East Carolina Pirates catches a pass and scores a touchdown against Artrel Foster #16 of the Temple Owls in the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on November 26, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

Listed at around 5-11 and 195 pounds, Williams could be a slot receiver or a returner on special teams.

In my opinion, Williams is targeted more as a slot receiver role with the Denver Broncos. That said, Isaiah McKenzie’s turnovers last season and inconsistencies will open up looks to multiple players as returners.

Williams is a player to keep a close eye on. At one point in his career with East Carolina did he come close to 1,000 yards receiving. This means there’s talent in Williams is untapped. Zach Azzani’s task will be to work with him getting him to be a slippery piece that can make an impact in multiple areas.

The slot receiver is a missing piece in Denver. But the additions of draft pick Courtland Sutton and DaeSean Hamilton beg the question the place for Williams on the team.

This is where special teams come into play. Some players are not born to be punt returners. Jordan Taylor is not a prototypical player back there, but it gets the job done. The point is, the Denver Broncos can use Williams as a serviceable player willing to make the safe catch on returns.

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