Broncos roster: CB Kris Abrams-Draine (No. 31) looking to build on promising rookie season

Broncos Wire's 90-man offseason roster series continues today with a look at second-year cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine, No. 31.

Before the Broncos: Abrams-Draine (5-11, 178 pounds) was a four-year player at the University of Missouri from 2020-2023. In 44 games played, Abrams-Draine made 141 total tackles (105 solo, 36 assisted, four tackles for loss), seven interceptions, 34 pass deflections, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.

In 2023, Abrams-Draine had his best year in the toughest of all the college football conferences. Abrams-Draine intercepted four passes, an SEC-leading 13 pass deflections, one forced fumble and 51 total tackles (38 solo, 13 assisted, four tackles for loss).

Broncos tenure: Abrams-Draine's career year in 2023 led to him being selected by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round (145th overall) of the 2024 NFL draft. Abrams-Draine was relegated to a reserve on defense until late in the year; in the meantime, Abrams-Draine played on special teams. Abrams-Draine was on the field for 25 percent of special teams snaps in the five games he played. Late in the season, Abrams-Draine started at cornerback in place of the injured Riley Moss, and he grabbed one interception and two pass deflections. Abrams-Draine's 2024 final statistics were nine total tackles (five solo, four assisted), one interception and two pass deflections.

Chances to make the 53-man roster: Likely. Abrams-Draine showed his versatility on one of Sean Payton's favorite units (special teams), and he showed promise on defense. He is a strong candidate to make the 53-man roster as the fifth-string cornerback.

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