Broncos roster series: No. 53, LB Durell Nchami

Broncos Wire’s 90-man offseason roster series continues today with a look at second-year linebacker Durell Nchami, No. 53.

Before the Broncos: Nchami (6-4, 260 pounds) was a five-year player at Maryland from 2018-2022. Nchami suffered two season-ending injuries in 2019 and 2021. He played in 34 games during his time as a Terrapin, totaling 50 total tackles (32 solo, 18 assisted), including 17.5 tackles for loss, nine sacks and four forced fumbles.

Broncos tenure: Nchami was signed to Denver’s practice squad as an undrafted free agent last December and he remained on the practice squad for the rest of the 2023 season.

Chances to make the 53-man roster: Longshot. Nchami’s abilities obviously impressed head coach Sean Payton and the rest of the coaching staff, at least enough to be a part of the 16-man practice squad in 2023. If Nchami has a good training camp and avoids serious injury, he will be a perfect candidate to be on the practice squad again in 2024.