
The Denver Broncos had a formal interview with Pittsburgh running back Israel Abanikanda at the NFL combine earlier this offseason, according to The Draft Network’s Ryan Fowler. NFL teams are allowed to have up to 45 formal visits with players at the combine each year.
Abanikanda (5-10, 216 pounds) had a breakout season as a junior last fall, rushing 239 times for 1,431 yards and 20 touchdowns in 11 games with the Panthers. He also hauled in 12 receptions for 146 yards and another score.