Broncos fans can continue to dream about following his father Ed’s path to play in Denver. The former Stanford running back will meet with the Broncos Thursday as one of their 30 pre-draft visits, according to an NFL source.
McCaffrey has been training at Loren Landow’s gym in Centennial, just a short drive from the Broncos facility.
Denver executives have spent a lot of time talking about or with the 5-foot-11, 202-pound McCaffrey. General manager , head coach and running back coach were among a contingent of Broncos representatives who last month.
McCaffrey is a likely first-round pick. His triple-threat skill set as a runner, receiver and returner make him one of the most sought after playmakers in the draft.
Christian McCaffrey grew up in the Denver area, attended Valor Christian and he’s thought about playing in front of the Mile High fans.
“That’d be awesome. That’d be great,” he said at the NFL combine in February. “I’d love to play there.”
McCaffrey may not be available when the Broncos are scheduled to pick 20th overall, however.
The Broncos have and at running back, but McCaffrey would be an entirely different type of weapon likely filling needs at slot receiver and returner as well.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport was the first to report McCaffrey’s planned pre-draft visit. The draft is April 27-29.
