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Jon Heath

Broncos roster series: No. 92, OLB Dondrea Tillman

Broncos Wire’s 90-man offseason roster series continues today with a look at first-year defensive lineman Dondrea Tillman, No. 92.

Before the Broncos: Tillman (6-3, 270 pounds) played Division II college football with the IUP Crimson Hawks, earning consecutive All-PSAC West honors after totaling 21 sacks in his final two seasons. Two years after graduating from college, Tillman stood out in The Spring League in 2021.

Following his performance in The Spring League, Tillman was picked by the Birmingham Stallions in the third round of the 2022 USFL draft. He went on to win three straight titles in the Stallions, two in the USFL and one in the newly formed UFL this spring. Playing as a defensive lineman, he totaled 54 tackles, five sacks, eight quarterback hits, 21 tackles behind the line of scrimmage and 41 QB hurries this spring.

Broncos tenure: Denver signed Tillman to a three-year, $2.84 million contract after the UFL season. He’s transitioning to outside linebacker in the team’s base 3-4 defense.

Chances to make the 53-man roster: Longshot. Tillman will face an uphill battle to make the active roster at a crowded position, but he should be a top candidate for the practice squad in 2024.

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