Chalk it up as a win for the front office and scouting department, as well as the coaches for player development, but the Denver Broncos have a major steal on their hands in edge rusher Shaquil Barrett.
Barrett was an undrafted free agent in 2014 that could have easily made the roster, but the Broncos opted to risk putting him on waivers and getting him through to the practice squad. He made it, and ultimately ended his rookie season on the active roster.
In 2015, Barrett’s production in the preseason and training camp were too difficult to ignore, and he became the Broncos’ top backup to Von Miller and DeMarcus Ware.