Danny Trevathan went to the same college as fellow linebacker Wesley Woodyard, but the former Wildcats have more than Kentucky in common.
“It’s been an honor to see him play,” said Trevathan, the Broncos’ sixth-round pick. “I never had a chance to play with him. I think our football characteristics are similar. I strive [to be] like him, he’s a great leader, I can’t wait to play with him this year.”
Both Woodyard and Trevathan could qualify as “tackling machines” at Kentucky — both are in the top 10 in Wildcats history in tackles, and Trevathan is coming off two straight seasons of leading the SEC in tackles.
The linebacker said he didn’t have much contact with the Broncos leading up to the draft — just “enough to know that they were interested,” — but he’s excited to join the team.
Trevathan believes he can play wherever the Broncos ask him — he played weakside linebacker and middle linebacker in college, and is comfortable moving to strongside linebacker as well.
One thing that keeps him going? The haters.
“They motivate me,” he said. “That’s always going to be in the back of my mind. You have to pay attention to yourself and strive for excellence. In this world they are looking for you to fail. You can’t be one of those dudes that gives up when times get hard.”
And Trevathan won’t take his opportunity lightly. He did some missionary work in Ethiopia, visiting an orphanage helping build fences.
“It taught me to not take things for granted,” he said. “It built into the character I am right now. It helped me learn to take it one day at a time. There will be people that don’t see like you do, but you’ve got to learn how to live. Live your life and don’t worry about anything else.”
-Gray Caldwell
Tags: 2012 NFL Draft, Danny Trevathan
Who are gonna be the next three announced?! I’m actually more excited than the draft…how did that happen? lol
Jack should have told him about Burfict or maybe he did, LOL
SWBronco i have no idea. its funny i was able to guess most of the players who would be taken in the first 3 rounds by most teams, except for us the Broncos, LOL.
Legion he probably did tell him gave him insider info.
“Hey pops dont take him hes a pr**k and gonna get in trouble”
Or something like that LOL
Its been a long day. LOL
thats what i meant AB
http://broncotalk.net/2012/04/35221/nfl-draft/denver-broncos-sign-ten-undrafted-free-agents/
I hope we get one or two DTs. Tydreke Powell really could be a good one I think.
only one not on our list
Mike Remmers, OL (OS).
I would love Powell and Forston
I bet we resign Marcus Thomas very soon
Legion those would be my two. Donte Paige-Moss would be a good pick up also.
Did we get Gerell Robinson? I was really hoping that we did, he was Brock’s #1 target and looked real solid
yeah Moss if we cant get the other 2, why not all 3 LOL.
yes we did SW
Powell signed with the Vikes
Dang it. Oh well. Paige-Moss hopefully.
OrangeTsunami says:
April 28, 2012 at 6:59 pm
I bet we resign Marcus Thomas very soon
I got a feeling this could happen also. We will have 2 give a 2 year contract at least i think.
Fortson to the Patriots
Atwater, no, bearer of bad news, LOL.
Yes! I like the Robinson signing. Now I just wanna see the full list of signings so I can review our full “draft” haha. I think it’s much better than what we thought
Janzen Jackson to the Giants
My god, it’s a feeding frenzy! Darn Jackson woulda been a good pick up!
You wanted him didnt you Atwater?
I bet after we sign all these rooks, we’ll sign Marcus.
Anyone know if that WR Moss was drafted? Can’t Remeber his first name, but went to a small school..
I want Minnifield also, just in case Bolden is not at full speed.
Dale Moss was undrafted not sure if he hjas signed as UDFA
Cliff Harris to the Eagles
Dale Moss? South Dakota I believe went undrafted.
Moss from South Dakota 6’3″ 213 pounds
Dale Moss to the Packers
Ahhhh… I liked that kid.. Oh well
so since we say we like a guy, then atwater tells who they already signed with. lets not name people we like anymore, LOL.
And Minnefield is also a PR, we need PR`s.
lol sorry guys !
I got nothing on Paige-Moss so far
Minnifield to the Redskins
its good Atwater better to know than be guessing
Well, you just said you wanted Minnifield (who I’d like as well).. Lol
Atwater ughhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. I really like Minnifield.
yeah so lets stop saying who we want.
Burfict to the Bengals
Perfect landing spot for Burfict lol
That one was your fault……
Jinx!! LMAO!!
yeah i realized it after i stated it, bad luck still followed OT
So how many left that we don`t know for the Broncos? Sounds like 1 or two left that we don`t know about?
Nothing on Brown (guard from Troy)
Nothing on Paige-Moss
It did indeed.. I really liked Minnie even before the draft.. Oh well, here’s to Bolden being a STUD!
@Dave_Matter
Undrafted #Mizzou O-lineman Austin Wuebbels tells me he’s agreed to a 3-year deal with Denver