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Denver Broncos: Highlighting some standout performers so far

By Sayre Bedinger

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 17: De'Vante Bausby #41 of the San Antonio Commanders returns an interception against Seantavius Jones #15 of the Atlanta Legends during the first half in the Alliance of American Football game at Georgia State Stadium on March 17, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/AAF/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 17: De'Vante Bausby #41 of the San Antonio Commanders returns an interception against Seantavius Jones #15 of the Atlanta Legends during the first half in the Alliance of American Football game at Georgia State Stadium on March 17, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/AAF/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – AUGUST 19: Defensive tackle Shelby Harris #96 of the Denver Broncos celebrates after making a tackle for a loss during the first quarter of a preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on August 19, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – AUGUST 19: Defensive tackle Shelby Harris #96 of the Denver Broncos celebrates after making a tackle for a loss during the first quarter of a preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on August 19, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /

Shelby Harris, nose tackle

In a contract year and coming off of some wildly productive years as a reserve for the Denver Broncos, Shelby Harris is in no danger of not making the team, but that doesn’t mean he can’t flex a little in preseason play.

Harris has only logged 25 snaps of preseason play, but in typical form, he’s really done a great job of making the most of his snaps.

The Broncos are going to be counting on more from Harris this year as a starting nose tackle in Vic Fangio’s defense. He has shown the full arsenal of his every-down skill set.

Against the 49ers alone, we saw Harris get some nice push in the pass rush, bat down two passes at the line of scrimmage, and read a screen play perfectly, showing off his athleticism by sprinting out and making a tackle for no gain on the 49ers’ only completed pass in Jimmy Garoppolo’s work.

Brian Baldinger has a really great breakdown of Harris’ play against the 49ers here.

Harris has the fire on the interior to drive defenses crazy with the Broncos’ edge combo of Von Miller and Bradley Chubb.

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