The Broncos on Sunday announced their eight-man practice squad. The group includes Darius Walker, pictured above, who led the team in rushing this preseason.
Marquez Branson, Tony Carter, Mitch Erickson, D.J. Johnson, Braxton Kelley, Everette Pedescleaux, Walker and Matthew Willis make up the squad.
All of the players spent time in camp with the Broncos this offseason.
Branson is a rookie free agent tight end from the University of Central Arkansas who played 23 career games in two seasons at Central Arkansas. He totaled 82 career receptions for 1,236 yards, finishing his collegiate career ranked fifth in Central Arkansas history with 18 receiving touchdowns.
Carter is a rookie free agent cornerback from Florida State University who started all 50 career games he played at FSU and totaled 139 tackles, nine interceptions and 26 passes defensed. He scored touchdowns on three interception returns and one fumble recovery return for the Seminoles, also becoming the first player in Florida State history to return a blocked extra point and a blocked field goal for scores in the same game when he accomplished the feat as a sophomore against Clemson.
Erickson is a first-year guard from South Dakota State University who joined the Broncos as a college free agent last season, and spent his rookie year on Denver’s practice squad. He started at either guard or tackle in every one of SDSU’s 44 games played during his four seasons at the school, receiving first-team All-America honors from the Associated Press as a senior.
Johnson is a rookie free agent cornerback from Jackson State University who played 24 career games in two seasons at Jackson State after beginning his collegiate career at the University of Missouri. He totaled 66 career tackles and 10 interceptions, two of which he returned for touchdowns, at Jackson State. He was named second-team All-America by the Associated Press and first-team All-Southwestern Athletic Conference as a senior.
Kelley is a rookie free agent inside linebacker from the University of Kentucky who totaled 287 tackles, 6.5 sacks, four forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and six pass breakups in 46 career games at Kentucky. He was teammates with fellow Broncos linebacker Wesley Woodyard in college as well as high school.
Pedescleaux is a rookie free agent defensive lineman from the University of Northern Iowa who played 51 career games at Northern Iowa and totaled 112 tackles, 11 sacks and six blocked kicks. He earned third-team All-America honors from the Associated Press as a senior in 2008.
Walker is a third-year running back who appeared in four games with two starts in Houston as a rookie in 2007, when he averaged 4.6 yards per carry along with a touchdown. He saw time on the rosters of the Texans and Rams last season, but didn’t appear in a game. He led the Broncos in rushing this preseason with 173 yards and two touchdowns.
Willis is a second-year wide receiver who spent the final week of the 2008 season on Denver’s practice squad after a brief stint on Baltimore’s practice squad early in the year. He saw time in five games for the Ravens as a rookie in 2007, totaling one tackle on special teams along with an 11-yard reception.
-Gray Caldwell, DenverBroncos.com
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BucknBronco, huh? Yes, there are a lot of younger bloggers, but rather then bash them and the blog, help coach/guide them into the old Broncos traditions. Like the days of the real Orange Crush, back in the 70′s. I prefer blogging here because the fans are still more positive then the trash, we as bloggers, are forced to endure at the DP or ESPN or NFL.com blogs. They not only bash the teams, they bash each other. We’re supposed to all be Broncos fans. Hate to use the old term “why can’t we all just get along”, but that’s what it’s come down to. We have been blogging with each other here, at this site, even during the offseason, so that even if we agree to disagree, we remain civil. We know each other. Heck, I’ve personally met a few of them when they are in Vegas. The Raider fans won’t do that. They would be too busy robbing and knifing each other for a bag of weed or a bottle of Ripple. The camaraderie we have makes the blogging much more enjoyable. We all love our Broncos, but this IS a blog and we will discuss ALL matters pertaining to the Broncos. So rather than bashing a topic and the age of those blogging, support it, add to it and help the younger generation develop into the future Bronco bloggers, when we’re all dead and gone (not anytime too soon, ha, ha).
as much as i agree with the fact that marshall’s actions have been hurtful/distracting to the team, i’d hate to see him go to a team and end up being their last piece of the superbowl puzzle (not that its likely..lol)
but I doubt we’ll see a trade soon, his value is quite low right now. florio mentioned a trade for Jenkins. I like that, but i would like to keep Marshall with the team..plus Jenkins is much more valuable to the Jets
3-4 defense..
just cant wait for all this to passver
Remember that Mike Florio is a rumor mongor,, so his data is tarnished. Lombardi has mentioned that Rod Smith worked with Brandon last week and this resounds loadly.
But to this story.
I was surprised when Lee Robinson and Nate Swift did not make the PS. Just goes to show us bloggers that the contributors/scribes/camp writers do not have talent evaluation skills. These two were written about and Willis and Kelley were not.
Previous camp had half or better of the CFA’s making the team, this year one. BUT BOY WHAT A CFA HE IS, THANKS CHRIS BAKER.
Now Quinn is in the headlines because of a scuffle with his girl friend. Why don’t these guys get married already! What a bunch of you know what… Man, many young guys in the NFL just don’t have much smart, do they? Why would you let your future be run down by what’s in your pants rather than seeing the incredible opportunity that stands before you if you keep it in your pants…?
Grow up, we need you all, keep it under control, please…
It’s hard to get married when it seems that the majority of these women are turning out to be angry, gold-diggers. It would help, though, if the guys would stop meeting their girlfriends in clubs. Yeah, that’s a recipe for success. Not sure where Quinn met his, but many, many players met their women in clubs. STAY OUT OF THE CLUBS! They haven’t learn by watching people like Pacman, Burress, Marshall, Walker, DWill (may he RIP) and the list goes on, that clubs are bad mojo for you guys (high profile). It is nothing but proven bad luck. Some of the bad luck, you bring with you. Many, many clubs have the “gangsta’” element. Get a clue. Grow up. But, back to the women, pick your women better. I’m willing to bet that people like Royal and Hillis, who are God fearing players, will meet a decent woman and settle down. Look at Dawkins. God fearing and married to a wonderful woman. High school sweetheart. It’s all about choices.
Wow , what a special treat to read that you guys are NOT all alike !! Hey I admire those of you that have the decentcy to know , and say that it’s not all about “what’s in your pants” , (as you so delicately put it) , not only for the players , (that’s as in “football PLAYERS”) …. but men like you guys set a wonderful example for a lot of men , not to mention how it gives us woman hope for decent , “God fearing” men who still walk the walk !
Now I must say something about our Broncos , (as this is a Bronco blog) , “LOL”
To all you Bronco fans out there … Let’s support them bigger , and better then ever … They need us as much as we need them …..
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