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Broncos sign 17 college free agents

The Denver Broncos also waived former Colorado State quarterback Garrett Grayson on Thursday.
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Wyoming tight end Austin Fort (81) looks to fend offNew Mexico State defensive back Ron LaForce (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Las Cruces, N.M., Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos have announced the signing of 17 college free agents following last weekend's NFL Draft.

Among the undrafted players are Wyoming tight end Austin Fort, Kansas linebacker Joe Dineen, Arizona State offensive lineman Quinn Bailey, Colorado State linebacker Josh Watson and Boise State quarterback Brett Rypien.

Free agents signed Tuesday:

  • Quinn Bailey - OL Arizona State
  • Trinity Benson - WR East Central
  • Joe Dineen - LB Kansas
  • Austin Fort - TE Wyoming
  • Ahmad Gooden - LB Samford
  • Romell Guerrier - WR Florida Tech
  • Devontae Jackson - RB West Georgia
  • Jaylen Johnson - DL Washington
  • John Leglue - OL Tulane
  • Brian Wallace - OL Arkansas

Free agents signed Thursday:

  • George Aston - FB Pittsburgh
  • Ryan Crozier - OL UConn
  • Alijah Holder - CB Stanford
  • Kelvin McKnight - WR Samford
  • Malik Reed - LB Nevada
  • Brett Rypien - QB Boise State
  • Josh Watson - LB Colorado State

On Thursday, the Broncos also waived former Colorado State quarterback Garrett Grayson, as well as wide receiver Chad Hansen. The Broncos are currently at the maximum 90-player roster limit.

RELATED: Broncos cut Garrett Grayson to make room for Brett Rypien

In 14 of the last 15 seasons, a college free agent has made Denver’s active roster out of training camp.

Overall, 22 rookie college free agents have made the Broncos’ active roster out of camp since 1997, including two in 2018.

Chris Harris Jr., C.J. Anderson and Phillip Lindsay were all college free agents that were later elected to the Pro Bowl. Since 2011, the Broncos are the only NFL team to sign three college free agents that became Pro Bowlers with their original team.

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Arizona State Sun Devils offensive lineman Quinn Bailey (59) after the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Boulder, Colo. Colorado won 28-21.

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