Denver Broncos: 5 reserve/future contract players who could impress

Kenny Bell, Wide Receiver

Kenny Bell was a fifth-round pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2015 NFL Draft out of Nebraska.

At Nebraska, Bell was productive all four seasons as a receiver and return specialist. He racked up 181 catches in his college career with 2,689 yards and 21 touchdowns.

He was fantastic as a kick returner in 2013, averaging 26.5 yards per return with a touchdown.

At 6-foot-1, 197 pounds, Bell ran a ridiculous 4.38-second 40-yard dash with a 41.5-inch vertical jump.

In terms of pound-for-pound athleticism, Bell may be the most athletic player on the entire Denver Broncos’ roster.

Why have things not worked out in the NFL thus far? As is typically the case, Bell has been unable to be consistently available.

He’s ended a couple of seasons on IR, and spent much of the past two years with the Baltimore Ravens organization before he was ultimately let go in January.

The Broncos signed Bell, whose father was a very good return specialist for the Broncos.

If Bell can prove himself on special teams, the Broncos have potentially one spot open at the bottom of the wide receiver depth chart, and special teams will be where Bell can make his biggest impact.