DENVER — It doesn’t surprise Phillip Lindsay that he’s still doubted.



“You’re always going to be underestimated when you’re undrafted,” he told The Athletic on Saturday during the Porter-Billups Leadership Academy Gala. “People will always think there’s a reason you weren’t drafted.”



Lindsay, who was tabbed by Chauncey Billups to be the gala’s keynote speaker, has only begun what he hopes will be a lengthy NFL career. But already he’s a seasoned veteran in proving naysayers wrong. He was hurt and overlooked coming out of high school, but went on to become the University of Colorado’s second all-time leading rusher. He was snubbed in the NFL Draft but was voted a Pro Bowler his first season. He recorded the second-most rushing yards by an undrafted rookie, then returned for a second 1,000-yard rushing campaign.



In 2020, Lindsay expects more of the same — more doubters and...