Broncos Wire’s 90-man offseason roster series continues today with a look at seventh-year left tackle Garett Bolles, No. 72.
Before the Broncos: Bolles (6-5, 300 pounds) went on an LDS Church mission after high school, delaying the start of his college career. He then started his college football career at Snow College, a junior college in Utah. After two years at the JUCO level, Bolles transferred to Utah in 2016 and earned first-team All-Pac-12 honors.
Broncos tenure: After starting 13 games with the Utes, Bolles was selected by Denver in the first round of the 2017 NFL draft. He struggled through his first three seasons as a pro, committing 32 penalties in his first 48 games. Bolles then seemingly had a breakthrough year in 2020, allowing no sacks and cutting his number of penalties down to four. He was named a second-team All-Pro that season.
Last year, Bolles broke his leg in Week 5, prematurely ending his 2022 season. Because he started college later than a typical football prospect, Bolles entered his first season as a 25-year-old tackle. He is now 31 entering his seventh year with the Broncos.
Chance to make the 53-man roster: Bolles is a lock to make the team and start at left tackle, health permitting.
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