Denver Broncos: Outside linebacker 2018 position preview

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 10: Qutside linebacker Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos sacks quarterback Josh McCown #15 of the New York Jets after beating Brandon Shell #72 on a spin move during the third quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 10, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /

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AUBURN, AL – NOVEMBER 11: Jeff Holland #4 of the Auburn Tigers reacts after sacking Jake Fromm #11 of the Georgia Bulldogs at Jordan Hare Stadium on November 11, 2017 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

Jeff Holland, age 22

Cut from very nearly the same cloth as Shaquil Barrett size-wise and athletically, Jeff Holland is one of the best undrafted players the Broncos picked up following the 2018 NFL Draft.

Despite only having three seasons at Auburn, Holland was an All-SEC performer this past season with 12.5 tackles for loss and 9.5 sacks, along with a whopping four forced fumbles.

How often does someone with those type of numbers not get drafted out of the SEC, regardless of how long they were in college?

Holland has a very natural feel to him as a pass rusher, and he impressed coaches this offseason. At this point, it would be a shock if he didn’t make the team.

Holland was considered an early day three prospect by most analysts and experts, and there’s still really no explanation to why he wasn’t picked.

The Broncos ended up getting a steal and Holland has a chance to contribute very early on.

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