Broncos reach agreement with 1st-round pick Robert Ayers

DE/LB Robert Ayers agrees to deal with Broncos

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos signed first-round pick Robert Ayers to a five-year deal Monday, leaving Knowshon Moreno, the team’s top pick, as the only unsigned player from their 10-member draft class.

Ayers was on the field before the evening practice session running sprints. He then headed into the locker room as his teammates made their way out.

The Broncos used their 18th selection to take Ayers, a defensive end out of Tennessee. With the Broncos implementing a 3-4 scheme, Ayers will play a hybrid role as he alternates between the line and linebacker.

Moreno, a running back out of Georgia, was taken with the 12th overall selection. Once he signs, Moreno is expected to compete with free agent tailbacks LaMont Jordan and Correll Buckhalter for carries, along with holdovers Ryan Torain and Peyton Hillis.