The Denver Broncos begin rookie mini camp on Friday. The coaching staff will get to observe quite a handful of players during the three days.
Rookie mini camp is a perfect way for NFL teams to scout players that are up and coming. Players that were drafted, college free agents, and tryout players are the ones that we see during this time. The Denver Broncos are going to have a huge turnout for their three day rookie camp.
When the camp begins on Friday, there will be 47 players at the event. That is almost enough to cover an entire final roster. It will certainly be enough for a game day roster. But that number is pretty crazy for a camp that will only feature first year players.
However, this could provide a huge advantage to the Denver Broncos. Having this many players at just rookie camp alone will give those players some much needed practice before the entire team reports for organized team activities.
Having over half of your 90-man roster practicing for an extra three days will help get the team into shape and prepared for the 2019 campaign.
This will also give Vic Fangio and his coaching staff a good chance to really work with the rookies and figure out where they fit best in his system. It also gives a first year head coach some great talent to work with for his first year.
Rookie minicamp will be highlighted by players Noah Fant, Dalton Risner, and Drew Lock. In total, six of the draft picks will be accompanied by 17 undrafted players, 20 players that were signed to try out. The last four features players that are eligible in their first year.
Rookie mini camp will run all weekend long. It will be fun seeing the new players getting some extra work in before the real deal begins.