Pat Bryant

Bryant was a surprise third-round pick this year, going 74th overall to the Broncos after mostly being discussed as a late-round-selection or priority UDFA. He had a big senior season at Illinois, catching 54 passes for 984 yards and 10 TDs, after recording just 1,111 yards and seven TDs over his first three years. Bryant then ran a disappointing 40, clocking 4.62 at the 2025 Combine, where he weighed in at 6-foot-2, 202 pounds. His jumps were decent -- 37.5-inch vertical, 124-inch broad jump -- but he mostly looks like an average or below-average athlete by NFL standards. Bryant didn't spend much time on special teams in college, so the Broncos apparently expect him to contribute on offense, despite the lack of dominant athleticism or production. He may start off as Courtland Sutton's backup, learning the X receiver position in Sean Payton's offense. Read Past Outlooks