Broncos roster: OL Frank Crum (No. 73) competing for backup swing tackle role
Before the : Crum (6-7, 315 pounds) played his collegiate football at the University of Wyoming in Laramie from 2019-23, with a total of 49 starts in 56 games played. In 2022, Crum started 12 games and was named All-Mountain West Conference by Pro Football Focus. In 2023, Crum started all 13 games at tackle in 2023, earning first-team All-Mountain West honors. Going into the 2024 NFL draft Crum was graded as a sixth-round talent.
Broncos tenure: Surprisingly, Crum was not selected in the 2024 NFL draft. After the draft process, Crum was rated the No. 1 undrafted offensive tackle, and he was pursued by various teams. Ultimately, Crum was signed by his "hometown team," the Denver Broncos. Crum didn't especially impress in the preseason, but he did enough to show coaches that he deserved to be on the roster, one of three undrafted free agents the Broncos carried on their 53-man roster in 2024. Crum was active for six games, totaling 33 total snaps as a rookie, most of them (24) on special teams.
Chances to make the 53-man roster: Probable. After dressing for six games in 2024, Crum could see himself back on the roster. Head coach Sean Payton recently spoke highly and specifically about Crum and his athleticism, and quarterback Bo Nix was spotted with Crum at a Colorado Avalanche playoff game this offseason. Maybe this type of chemistry with Nix and Payton will help Crum win a backup swing-tackle battle over Matt Peart and Alex Palczewski. If he doesn't end up on the active roster, Crum would be a top practice squad candidate.
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This article originally appeared on Broncos Wire: Denver Broncos: Frank Crum a capable backup for offensive line
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