Broncos Wire’s 90-man offseason roster series continues today with a look at sixth-year wide receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey, No. 17.
Before the Broncos: Humphrey (6-4, 225 pounds) entered the league as an undrafted free agent out of Texas with the New Orleans Saints in 2019. He bounced between the practice squad and active roster during his first two seasons in the NFL before emerging as a rotational receiver in 2020.
In three seasons with the Saints, Humphrey hauled in 16 receptions for 295 yards and three touchdowns in 18 games (six starts). He then spent one year with the New England Patriots in 2022, bouncing between the practice squad and active roster. Humphrey dressed for six games in New England, catching two passes for 20 yards.
Broncos tenure: Denver signed Humphrey last spring and he dressed for all 17 games last fall. The 26-year-old receiver totaled 13 receptions for 162 yards and three touchdowns in his first season with the Broncos.
Chances to make the 53-man roster: Toss up. Humphrey is competing in a crowded WR room, but he has experience in coach Sean Payton’s offense from his time in New Orleans. Payton clearly trusts the receiver, so Humphrey will have a legitimate chance to make the active roster again in 2024. If there’s not room on the 53-man roster, Humphrey would undoubtedly be a top candidate for the practice squad.
