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Denver Broncos 2019 roster overview: Offensive tackle

By Sayre Bedinger

DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 25: Offensive tackle Garett Bolles #72 of the Denver Broncos spikes the ball to celebrate a fourth quarter touchdown by running back Phillip Lindsay #30 against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on November 25, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 25: Offensive tackle Garett Bolles #72 of the Denver Broncos spikes the ball to celebrate a fourth quarter touchdown by running back Phillip Lindsay #30 against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on November 25, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /
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GLENDALE, AZ – AUGUST 30: Offensive tackle Elijah Wilkinson #68 of the Denver Broncos on the bench during the preseason NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium on August 30, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. The Broncos defeated the Cardinals 21-10. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ – AUGUST 30: Offensive tackle Elijah Wilkinson #68 of the Denver Broncos on the bench during the preseason NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium on August 30, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. The Broncos defeated the Cardinals 21-10. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

Elijah Wilkinson

Age: 24
2019 salary cap hit: $645,000
Years under contract: 1

The Broncos found Elijah Wilkinson on the undrafted free agent heap two years ago out of Massachusetts, and he has turned out to be a quick learner.

Wilkinson came in as a tackle by trade but actually helped fill in for the Broncos last year mainly at the guard position.

He started seven games for the Broncos at right guard and played in 12 games overall last season, and enters his third year with the team as the odds-on favorite to win the ‘swing tackle’ job.

Someone will have to take that spot from Wilkinson, who was part of a patchwork line last year but a line that showed resilience and improvement throughout the season.

He was credited with allowing 26 pressures and four sacks last season at right guard, numbers that simply will not hold up over the long term.

He’s going to have to prove he’s an improved player in year three to stick on the roster.

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