The stage is set for the next undrafted rookie to make the Broncos roster.

It’s more common than you might think. An undrafted rookie has made the team’s initial 53-man roster in 21 of the last 22 seasons. Last year, it was inside linebacker Karene Reid who kept the streak alive.

Who will it be in 2026?

Here’s what you need to know about 14 college free agents who have agreed to contract terms with the Broncos, according to sources and verified reports. If all 14 sign, the Broncos will need to let go of three players to stay at the NFL’s offseason roster limit. The limit is 90, but punter Jeremy Crawshaw is exempt due to the Australia native being an international player.

Brent Austin, CB, Cal: Logged 13 pass breakups last season (tied second nationally in FBS). … Made previous stops in college at South Florida and James Madison. … 5-foot-11 and 180 pounds. … Hometown of San Bernardino, Calif.

Luke Basso, LS, Oregon: Former college teammate with Broncos quarterback Bo Nix. … Named semifinalist for the Patrick Mannelly Award, the nation’s most outstanding long snapper. … 6-3 and 220 pounds. … Hometown in Lake Oswego, Ore.

Oregon long snapper Luke Basso (43) runs a shuttle drill at the school’s NFL Pro Day, Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

Sean Brown, WR, Charlotte: Had 75 catches for 1,018 yards with two touchdowns over 38 career games. … Played previously in college at UNC Pembroke. … 6-4 and 200 pounds. … Hometown in Waxhaw, N.C.

Ahmari Harvey, CB, Georgia Tech: Participated in NFL combine. … Logged seven pass breakups last season despite missing three games (ankle injury). … Transferred from Auburn. … 5-11 and 185 pounds. … Hometown of Tallahassee, Fla.

Kolbe Katsis, WR, Northern Arizona: First-team All-Big Sky at wide receiver and kick returner. … Finished last season with 1,653 all-purpose yards. … Averaged 17.9 yards per reception. … 6-1 and 185 pounds. … Hometown in Owasso, Okla.

Dane Key, WR, Nebraska: Younger brother of Broncos safety Devon Key. … Had 39 receptions for 452 yards and five touchdowns last season. … Previously a team captain at Kentucky. … 6-3 and 210 pounds. … Hometown in Lexington, Ky.

Nebraska wide receiver Dane Key (6) runs the ball against UCLA during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

Joseph Manjack, WR, TCU: Logged 44 catches for 579 yards and three touchdowns last season. … Made previous stops in college at USC and Houston. … 6-3 and 210 pounds. … Hometown of Tomball, Texas.

Dasan McCullough, OLB, Nebraska: Had five tackles for loss and two sacks last season. … Made previous stops in college at Indiana and Oklahoma. … Elite length at 6-5 and 235 pounds. … Hometown of Bloomington, Ind.

Tyler Miller, OL, Iowa State: Made 39 consecutive starts for the Cyclones. … Earned third-team All-Big 12 honors as a senior. … Played all five college seasons at Iowa State. … Elite size at 6-9 and 335 pounds. … Hometown in Scranton, Iowa.

Parker Robertson, S, Oklahoma State: Developed from a walk-on into a team captain for the Cowboys. … Finished career with 105 tackles, 11 tackles for loss and four interceptions. … 5-11 and 170 pounds. … Hometown of Rockwall, Texas.

Oklahoma State safety Parker Robertson (8) warms up before an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Cam Ross, WR, Virginia: Logged 204 catches for 2,342 yards and 10 touchdowns over college career. … Made previous stops at James Madison and UConn. … 5-10 and 186 pounds. … Hometown of Newark, Del.

Gavin Ortega, OL, Weber State: Earned FCS All-American and All-Big Sky honors last season. … Played 41 career games at Weber State and in every game over his last three seasons. … 6-5 and 300 pounds. … Hometown of Bellingham, Wash.

Will Wright, CB, Tennessee: Played in 45 games with 28 tackles, three pass breakups and two interceptions over college career. … Four-time SEC academic honor roll member. … 6-foot and 198 pounds. … Hometown of Nashville, Tenn.

Taurean York, ILB, Texas A&M: Participated in NFL combine. … Earned third-team All-SEC honors last season with 7.5 tackles for loss, three pass breakups and one sack. … Team captain. … 5-10 and 226 pounds. … Hometown of Temple, Texas.

The Broncos have extended invitations to more than a dozen players for rookie minicamp, according to verified media reports, as of late Monday.

That list includes OL Davion Carter (Texas Tech), RB Julius Davis (Montana State), DB Randy Franklin (Charlotte), OLB Nuer Gatkuoth (Wake Forest), K/P Paul Geelen (Southern Illinois), RB Rodney Hammond (Sac State), DB Paul Manning (Henderson State), LB John Miller (Utah State), OL Marcellus Marshall (Minnesota), DL Tamatoa McDonough (Iowa State), OL Zarian McGill (Colorado), WR Tommy Thomas (Chadron State), OLB Tyce Westland (Wyoming), OL DJ Wingfield (USC) and P Jeff Yurk (Elon).