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Denver Broncos: 9 wide receivers vying for two roster spots

By Sayre Bedinger

DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 03: Wide receiver Juwann Winfree #15 of the Denver Broncos looks on before a game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High on November 3, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Browns 24-19. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 03: Wide receiver Juwann Winfree #15 of the Denver Broncos looks on before a game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High on November 3, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Browns 24-19. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /
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Denver Broncos, Kendall Hinton
BLACKSBURG, VA – NOVEMBER 09: Wide receiver Kendall Hinton #2 of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons makes a reception against the Virginia Tech Hokies in the first half at Lane Stadium on November 9, 2019 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) /

The 2020 undrafted rookies

Kendall Hinton, Wake Forest

Kendall Hinton made the transition to the wide receiver position in 2019 after playing quarterback for the Demon Deacons, and it proved to be a fruitful switch for him.

Playing mostly as a slot, Hinton racked up over 1,000 yards as a receiver and made some really tough catches, catches that have you wondering how this guy wasn’t a receiver all along.

Hinton showed all throughout last season that he can run routes and make difficult catches. The key is going to be competing against the speed of bigger, faster, more physical NFL defensive backs.

At this point, he should be considered a longshot for the roster but a fun developmental option and someone who could surprise with his strong hands.

Zimari Manning, Tarleton State

You’ve got to love small school sleeper prospects, right?

Zimari Manning might have been one of the players most affected by not having a Pro Day circuit this year.

The two-time Division II All-American and 2019 Harlon Hill (DII Heisman equivalent) finalist was one of the most dominant non-QBs among Division II prospects and despite being 6-foot-1, 200 pounds, he showed a level of physical dominance that was a sight to behold.

Manning didn’t get a chance to run and jump for scouts, but he put enough on tape to be signed immediately after the draft by the Broncos, who dipped their toes into the small school pool a couple of times in 2019 as well.

Although he was dominant at the DII level, Manning is going to have to prove he’s far ahead of the curve as far as whipping NFL defensive backs the way he did in college. It’s a whole different ball game. At this point, he should be expected to be a strong practice squad candidate in 2020.

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