The Denver Broncos had an informal meeting with Penn State’s Theo Johnson at the NFL combine in February, the tight end confirmed during his media availability in Indianapolis.
Johnson (6-6, 259 pounds) was among the National team tight ends who were coached by Broncos quality control coach Logan Kilgore at the Senior Bowl. After competing in Mobile, Johnson was invited to the combine. He ran a 40-yard dash in 4.57 seconds and 20-yard shuttle in 4.19 seconds at the combine.
Johnson spent four years at PSU, hauling in 77 receptions for 938 yards and 12 touchdowns in 44 games. He posted career highs in catches (34), receiving yards (341) and touchdowns (seven) last season.
Johnson is projected to be a fourth-round pick later this month. The Broncos currently hold pick No. 121 in the fourth round and Johnson might be a potential target at that spot.
Denver re-signed Adam Trautman during free agency and Greg Dulcich is healthy going into the offseason program, but the team does not have much tight end depth behind them.
The 2024 NFL draft will be held in Detroit from April 25-27.
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