Better late than never, Tyler Polumbus was signed to an undrafted free agent contract by his hometown team the Denver Broncos. He was also courting offers from Kansas City and Indianapolis. Polumbus, a 6'7" 312 lb OT, feels confident that the system that the Broncos deploy will fit his play. The Broncos added two other offensive linemen in the draft including OT Ryan Clady from Boise State who was taken in the first round. Clady was recruited by CU head coach Dan Hawkins at Boise State, who loves Clady's agility and footwork to go along with his 6'6" 320 lb frame. Polumbus should have a legitimate shot to make the team as starting left tackle Matt Lepsis recently retired. Clady should be expected to step in Day 1 and be one of the starting tackles while Polumbus, Ryan Harris (a second year player out of Notre Dame), Mitch Erickson (an undrafted free agent from South Dakota State) and last years starter Erik Pears (third year from Colorado State) will compete for the other tackle spot. Chris Kuper may also be in the mixbut I believe he is better suited as a guard. Harris is the odds on favorite to win the job as he fits the Broncos style the best. We will see how effective the size of Polumbus will be in a Broncos system which usually has smaller, quicker offensive lineman especially inside and the right tackle which is where you would pencil in Polumbus.
Two other draft eligible Buffaloes, Hugh Charles and Tyson Devree, were not drafted and have not yet signed free agent contracts, but both have received interest and could be locked up this week.
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