How Darian Stewart almost became a Bronco in 2010

Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDarian Stewart was close to becoming a Denver Bronco six years ago, when, as a defensive back out of South Carolina, he went undrafted and was mulling his options as a free agent.

“I got a call from my man Kenny McKinley — God rest his soul — trying to get me out here,” Stewart said. “That was the last time I talked to my man. I still think about him to this day, just being out here. But I definitely considered it then.”

Stewart was teammates with McKinley at the University of South Carolina. McKinley, a wide receiver, was drafted by Denver in the fifth round in 2009 and played eight games for the team before landing on injured reserve with a knee injury.…