Denver Broncos: Which pass rushers are making the team in 2021?
Andre Mintze
Whether he’s on the active roster or practice squad, you can definitely pencil in Andre Mintze for the Denver Broncos in 2021.
The Broncos guaranteed Mintze $85,000, so they clearly think highly of him and why wouldn’t they? this guy blazed the track in the 40-yard dash at his pro day, running a 4.57.
UDFA outside linebacker Andre Mintze from Vanderbilt. Vic Fangio said the #Broncos were impressed by him and were lucky to get him outside of the draft. pic.twitter.com/Y0mzyxhRkX
— George Stoia III (@GeorgeStoia) May 14, 2021
If Vic Fangio thinks the team was “lucky” to get you, you’re already in really good shape.
The thing is, Mintze making the active 53-man roster would come at the expense of either Derrek Tuszka or Jonathon Cooper, potentially, and you’d love to see the Broncos be able to keep and develop all of those guys.
Fangio alluded to the team possibly keeping five off the edge, and with Mintze having that 4.57 speed, contributing on special teams should not be an issue.
Andre Mintze comes up big for the Dores and forces the Aggies to fumble 💪#RTI | #AnchorDown pic.twitter.com/VdSq096ru0
— Vanderbilt Football (@VandyFootball) September 27, 2020
There’s obviously a lot of potential here with Mintze. The Denver Broncos have to be excited about the young players they have competing for spots and this guy has some rare athletic traits for the position.
With the number of splash plays he has on tape at Vanderbilt and the type of investment the Denver Broncos made in him, don’t be shocked to see him on the 53-man roster when all is said and done.