Sam Roush: Broncos' 4th Round Steal

On April 3rd, Stanford Tide and Sam Roush is turning heads as a mid-round prospect for the Denver Broncos in the 2026 NFL draft.

This 6-foot-6, 267-pound beast stands out as one of the top run blockers in his class after four solid seasons with a Cardinal.

Roush suited up for 48 games, hauling in 119 catches for, and 1,201 yards and four touchdowns.

His final year was his best, with 49 receptions for 545 yards and two scores, impressive numbers considering Stanford's.

Shakey quarterback play.

The Broncos locked in veteran Adam Troutman on a resigning and brought back Nate Adkins and Lucas Crowell on cheap one-year deals, but they're tight-end.

Rooms still needs depth for multiple, TE sets that dominate the league today.

At the combine, Roush tested like an athlete his size, shouldn't, flashing a 4.740-38.5-inch vertical and 25 bench reps.

He's elite in the trenches for run and pass blocking, reliable in the short passing game, though he battles drops and isn't a deep threat.

If he's there in the fourth round, he'd pair perfectly with Troutman right away, adding size, toughness, and upside to elevate that offense long-term.