ENGLEWOOD, Colo—The Denver Broncos have officially signed two of the nine players they selected in the 2015 NFL Draft. Defensive tackle Darius Kilgo (sixth round) and offensive lineman Max Garcia (fourth round) are now under contract. #Broncos 2015 4th-rd. pick @MGarcia_76 and 6th-rd. pick @D_kilgo97 (pictured) have signed their rookie contracts. pic.twitter.com/WrTKd6eCYJ

— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) May 13, 2015

The 6-foot-3, 319-pound Kilgo played his college ball at Maryland. The Broncos thought he was the best player on the board when their time to pick came in the sixth round. Kilgo might still be waiting for his “Welcome to the NFL” moment, but rest assured, it’ll come soon, as the rookies and veterans are practicing together this week in Phase Two of the Broncos offseason training program. He'll be competing with Sylvester Williams, Marvin Austin and UDFA Josh Watson for a position on the final 53-man roster. p.wrapage { float: right; margin: 1%; padding: 2%; color: #202020; line-height: 1em; font-family: function_pro_bookbold; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 12px; } p.wrapage img { width: 100%; padding: 3%; } @media only screen and (min-width : 769px) { p.wrapage { width: 45%; border-left: 1px solid #eee; } } @media only screen and (max-width : 768px) { p.wrapage { width: 100%; } } [MEDIA:1527550]Which Broncos Rookie Has The Best Upside? SOUND OFF IN THE FORUMS!

At 6-foot-4, 309 pounds, Garcia began his collegiate career at Maryland, but transferred to Florida, where he started all 36 games. He will immediately compete for a starting spot along the Broncos offensive line. Although he’s started games at left tackle, left guard and center in his collegiate career, Garcia is most likely to end up at center for the Broncos, competing with Gino Gradkowski, Matt Paradis and 2015 UDFA Dillon Day for the starting job. The modern day NFL center is a much more cerebral calling than it was in years past and that fact is magnified when playing with Peyton Manning. As John Elway said, Garcia is a “quick study”, so perhaps we shouldn’t underestimate him. ”We think this kid [Garcia] will catch up very fast and be very competitive not only at center, but at the guard position and you’re always looking for swing people,” Elway said in his post-draft presser. The bottom line is that the Broncos are really high on Garcia and with the holes they have on the offensive line, I expect him to start at either left guard or center when the Broncos line up to take on the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1. .mediaplayer-box:before { content:""; display:block; padding-top:56.25%; }

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