Broncos Wire’s 90-man offseason roster series continues today with a look at second-year wide receiver Marvin Mims, No. 19.
Before the Broncos: Mims (5-11, 182 pounds) played college football at Oklahoma, totaling 123 receptions for 2,398 yards and 20 touchdowns in three seasons (37 games). He also returned 33 punts for 391 yards with the Sooners.
Broncos tenure: Denver picked Mims in the second round of the 2023 NFL draft last spring. He made an instant impact on special teams as a rookie, earning Pro Bowl and second-team All-Pro recognition as a returner. Mims also made the PFWA All-AFC and All-Rookie teams in 2023.
Mims returned 15 kickoffs for 397 yards and one touchdown last fall, averaging 26.5 yards per return. He also returned 19 punts for 312 yards with an average of 16.4 YPR. Mims had a limited role on offense as a rookie (22 catches for 377 yards and one score), but he will be more involved in 2024.
Chances to make the 53-man roster: Lock. Following the NFL’s switch to an XFL-style kickoff, Mims could prove to be even more valuable to the Broncos as an explosive returner this season. Mims can also help replace Jerry Jeudy on offense this fall, making him a lock for the 53-man roster.
