Mile High Report
After a solid career at Wyoming, Frank Crum entered the 2024 NFL Draft with the hopes of being drafted sometime on Day 3. Unfortunately, all 7 rounds of the draft were completed without Crum’s name being called. However, soon after the draft, he would agree to sign as an undrafted free agent with the Denver Broncos, hoping to make their 53-man roster.
Crum would enter the league with excellent size and athleticism, giving the Broncos a developmental prospect with a high ceiling. What helped Crum out even more was that Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton was already a huge Frank Crum fan. Payton has routinely talked up Crum and even kept him on the 53-man roster during his rookie season to simply keep him from hitting the waiver wire. He told reporters last season that Crum is “extremely athletic” and can move his feet really well.
“He’s extremely athletic. It’s always harder on the big guys because we’re not in pads. He can move his feet really well. Again, he’s a young player who when you go through these installations and for him, it’s his fourth or fifth time now. You’re able to play a little faster.”
Crum didn’t play much his rookie season with the Broncos, and while he didn’t play a ton in year two, he did see his role grow a little bit. He appeared in 11 regular-season games for the Broncos and played a total of 65 offensive snaps and 83 special teams snaps. However, his biggest contributions came in the Broncos’ thrilling victory in the Divisional Round of the playoffs, where he would catch a tackle-eligible touchdown and show off that athleticism.
Now, in year three with the Broncos, Crum will look to compete for the team’s swing tackle role and continue to see his role as a reserve player grow. He will be competing with veteran tackle Matt Peart, who was the Broncos’ swing tackle last season, as well as undrafted rookie Tyler Miller, potentially undrafted rookie Gavin Ortega (probably an interior guy), and potentially even 4th-round rookie Kage Casey, who played left tackle in college. The Broncos have several reserve offensive linemen who can play multiple positions, so it will be interesting to see how it all shakes out.
Frank Crum | Offensive Tackle | Denver Broncos
While I wouldn’t label Crum as a lock to make the 53-man roster, I believe he is pretty damn close to being one. He has earned praise from head coach Sean Payton...
