Denver Broncos: Sleepers at every position this offseason

DENVER, CO - AUGUST 20: Linebacker Dekoda Watson of the Denver Broncos celebrates after recording a sack in the third quarter of a preseason NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on August 20, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

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CHARLOTTE, NC – SEPTEMBER 03: Bug Howard #84 of the North Carolina Tar Heels celebrates as he scores against the South Carolina Gamecocks during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 3, 2015 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

Tight End: Bug Howard

Based on the way he played at North Carolina with Mitch Trubisky and Marquise Williams before him, I’ve been surprised to see Howard bouncing around not only NFL rosters but through the AAF as well.

Howard was always a Funchess type of player in college, neither a true tight end nor a true wide receiver, but there are places for this kind of weapon in today’s NFL.

The Broncos have four tight ends who should make the final roster, and we’re going to call no injuries this year but Howard could be a great practice squad/fifth tight end candidate.

He has strong hands and good athleticism, and could be a nice option for the Broncos as a ‘move’ tight end, or someone who could play out of the backfield, in line, and split out.

He might be a preseason star.

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