Broncos Wire‘s 90-man offseason roster series continues today with a look at second-year outside linebacker Dondrea Tillman, No. 92.
Before the Broncos: Tillman (6-3, 270 pounds) played Division II college football with the IUP Crimson Hawks, earning consecutive All-PSAC West honors after totaling 21 sacks in his final two seasons. Two years after graduating from college, Tillman stood out in The Spring League in 2021.
Following his performance in The Spring League, Tillman was picked by the Birmingham Stallions in the third round of the 2022 USFL draft. He went on to win three straight titles in the Stallions; two in the USFL and one in the UFL in spring 2024.
Broncos tenure: Tillman was signed by the Denver Broncos following his outstanding performance in the UFL. The Broncos’ faith was quickly rewarded by the star UFL pass rusher, who quietly had an impressive debut season. Tillman racked up 23 total tackles (13 solo, 10 assisted, five tackles for loss) and 5.0 sacks in 12 games, including the playoffs.
Chances to make the 53-man roster: Likely. Coming off a big season, Tillman will look to be more disruptive as teams focus their attention on Denver’s starting edge defenders and rising star Nik Bonitto. Tillman should have a great opportunity to help mentor Denver fourth-round pick Que Robinson, and he’s likely to remain on the active roster in 2025.
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