Denver Broncos: Tight end position preview and season outlook

Troy Fumagalli

6’5″ 247 pounds (23 years old)

Fumagalli has not yet gotten the chance to show off his abilities in OTAs due to offseason surgery, but this is a player the Broncos got to watch closely in practice at the 2018 Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama.

They also likely got a strong recommendation for Fumagalli from his college coach Paul Chryst, brother of Broncos tight ends coach Geep Chryst.

Fumagalli’s well-rounded ability made him one of the most effective players at his position in the country over the past three seasons.

He was a second-team All-American selection in 2017 and a first-team All-Big Ten selection.

Fumagalli is fundamentally sound as a blocker and while he’s not overly imposing physically, he’s very effective playing in-line as a blocker.

This is also a player the Broncos can line up in the slot and match him up against smaller defensive backs. He’s got a great catch radius and does a good job of winning at the catch point in contested situations.

He’ll be a backup in year one, but he can make his mark as a receiver when opportunities are given.