Denver Broncos: Tight end position preview and season outlook
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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.