Broncos roster series: No. 45, TE/FB Nate Adkins

Broncos Wire’s 90-man offseason roster series continues today with a look at second-year tight end/fullback Nate Adkins, No. 45.

During the offseason, teammates can share jersey numbers if they play on opposite sides of the ball. This summer, Adkins will share No. 45 with defensive back Omar Brown.

Before the Broncos: Adkins (6-3, 252 pounds) spent four seasons at East Tennessee State, hauling in 73 receptions for 749 yards and four touchdowns in 43 games with college football’s Buccaneers. He then transferred to South Carolina ahead of the 2022 season and went on to total 13 receptions for 168 yards. The versatile tight end was also a key player on special teams for the Gamecocks.

Broncos tenure: Denver signed Adkins as an undrafted free agent last spring. Playing in somewhat of a TE/FB hybrid role, Adkins dressed for 10 games last season, earning one start. He caught four passes for 22 yards as a rookie while primarily serving as a blocker on offense (60 snaps).

Chances to make the 53-man roster: Likely. Adkins played 97 snaps on special teams last season while providing depth at TE and FB as an H-back. He seems poised to serve a similar role in 2024.