Denver Broncos: 4 young players who can still blossom

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May 24, 2021; Englewood, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos cornerback Michael Ojemudia (13) during organized team activities at the UCHealth Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Michael Ojemudia, CB

Age: 23

College: Iowa

Draft class: 2020

Michael Ojemudia had an up-and-down rookie season. He started the season well, got benched for a while, and finished the season strong, to the tune of 62 tackles, 6 passes defended, and 4 forced fumbles.

Since the offseason began, it’s fair to say that he’s been a bit lost in the secondary overhaul. What looked as if he’d start the 2021 season as a starting CB now potentially sees him as CB5.

I think being pushed down the depth chart a bit can help him, though. Fuller, Darby, and Callahan are all proven veterans who will surely provide some wisdom, and OJ most likely won’t be forced to play as much as he did in 2020, so he could feel more comfortable as he progresses in the Fangio defense.

With Kyle Fuller and Bryce Callahan set to be free agents at the end of the season, the team can look to OJ as a starter next to Patrick Sutrtain II and Ronald Darby potentially.

Jun 15, 2021; Englewood, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) during an offseason workout at the UCHealth Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Denver Broncos: 11 young players to watch closely at training camp

The Denver Broncos have one of the youngest rosters in the NFL. Which young players should fans be keeping an eye on at training camp?

The Denver Broncos have many more quality players who can develop into stars, but I think these four players can be extra special for the team.

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