The Denver Broncos selected Boise State safety JL Skinner in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL draft on Saturday afternoon (183rd overall).
In four years as a Bronco, Skinner had 205 total tackles (including 133 solo tackles), two forced fumbles and seven interceptions.
In 2021, Skinner was named a second-team All-Mountain West Conference defender, leading Boise State with 92 tackles (seven for a loss), intercepting two passes, defending five passes, forcing two fumbles and recovering three fumbles in 12 starts.
In 2022, Skinner earned a first-team all-conference selection with four interceptions, making 65 tackles and breaking up four passes in 12 starts.
NFL.com’s Lance Zeurlein compared Skinner to the Cleveland Browns’ Ronnie Harrison, who posted 24 tackles, .5 sacks and one pass defended in 2022.
After playing for college football’s Broncos, Skinner already knows what it’s like to play in orange and blue. Skinner will be a likely backup role player to Justin Simmons and Caden Sterns in the heart of the Broncos’ defense.
