Broncos Eyeing Joly for Mid-Round Red-Zone Threat

0:00It's April 9th. This is NFL News Today, your AI-powered source for everything NFL. The Denver Broncos just hosted NC State Titan Justin Jolie for a top 30 pre-draft visit and they're eyeing him as a prime pass-catching option. In the upcoming draft, this 6-foot-3.5-inch 241-pound prospect ranks as the 4th best tight-end and 87th overall, according to. Dame Brugler from the Athletic. Jolie kicked off at Yukon before transferring to NC State, where he balled out over two seasons with 92 catches for 1,100, 50 yards and 11 touchdowns. Last year alone, he posted 49 receptions, 489 yards, and 7 scores in 12 games, showing consistent production. Meanwhile, the Broncos locked in veteran Adam Troutman on a multi-year deal and brought back Nate Atkins and Lucas Crowe on one year minimums, but their tight-end group still lacks that explosive receiving threat, especially in the red zone where they struggled last season.

1:02Scout's love Jolie's contested catchability, big hands, speed to stretch the field, and versatility lining up anywhere from inline to the slot. He's no elite blocker though, undersized frame means he needs to bulk up, and his route running could sharpen, but analysts see him as a movable F. Tight-end like Johnny Smith, if Denver wants a mid-round red zone weapon who contributes early on passes, Jolie fits perfect in rounds three or four, adding that contested catch. Fire, they missed while shoring up the room, without banking on blocking alone.