Offensive reserves
Running back
#30 Mike Bell | 6-0, 225 | 24, 2nd season, Arizona
He will get some goal-line opportunities this season.
#23 Andre Hall | 5-10, 212 | 25, 2nd season, South Florida
He reminds the coaching staff of Travis Henry.
#35 Selvin Young | 5-11, 207 | 23, rookie, Texas
Undrafted, he had a big preseason.
Wide receiver
#14 Brandon Stokley | 5-11, 192 | 31, 9th season, Louisiana-Lafayette
Will be the No. 3 receiver if healthy.
#12 Domenik Hixon | 6-2, 190 | 22, 2nd season, Akron
He is set to be the punt returner.
#86 Brian Clark | 6-2, 204 | 23, 2nd season, North Carolina State
The team likes his long-term potential.
Fullback
#26 Paul Smith | 5-11, 242 | 29, 8th season, Texas-El Paso
He is a special-teams ace.
Tight end
#88 Tony Scheffler | 6-5, 250 | 24, 2nd season, Western Michigan
One of Jay Cutler’s favorite targets.
#81 Nate Jackson | 6-3, 235 | 28, 5th season, Menlo College
His hands are among best on team.
#82 Stephen Alexander | 6-4, 250 | 31, 10th season, Oklahoma
He is a solid receiver and blocker.
Quarterback
#8 Patrick Ramsey | 6-3, 225 | 28, 6th season, Tulane
The coaches like Ramsey’s experience, his arm and his intelligence.
Guard
#77 Chris Kuper | 6-4, 302 | 24, 2nd season, North Dakota
He will compete for playing time at right guard and right tackle.
#50 Ben Hamilton | 6-4, 290 | 30, 7th season, Minnesota
He missed much of the preseason because of a concussion. He will have to work his way into shape.
#75 Adam Meadows | 6-5, 290 | 32, 9th season, Georgia
If he stays healthy, he can be a factor.
Long snapper
#83 Mike Leach | 6-2, 240 | 30, 8th season, William & Mary
One of the better snappers in the NFL.
Tackle
#74 Ryan Harris | 6-5, 300 | 22, rookie, Notre Dame
He has back problems, but the team loves him.
Also
#80 Rod Smith | 6-0, 205 | 37, 13th season, Missouri Southern
Currently on the physically unable to perform list, is expected back at some point.
*The Broncos’ final roster cut was not available at press time for this section.
