When teams pull off ten-game winning streaks and sprint out to 11-2 starts, unexpected contributors typically pop up in all different directions. While the Broncos' defense has been one that has consistently had underrated contributors and rotational players, their offense has not had much in that department. This was, however, until the second half of the 2025 season, when the Broncos began to see unexpected contributions from one key player.
When the Broncos took Pat Bryant out of Illinois, not many Broncos fans knew who he was. Bryant's calling card was his physicality and pass-blocking, both of which were on display from the start of the season.