The Denver Broncos, like all NFL teams, have a storied history of draft picks, some of which have been less successful. One such example often cited is Shane Ray, a former first-round pick. Ray had a good start to his career and showed a ton of flash that he could be great, so I wouldn't quite throw him in there. But, obviously, it still never worked out between him and the Broncos.
In his rookie year, he played just 35% of the defensive snaps and finished with 20 tackles and four sacks. In his second season, he played just 58% of snaps but finished with much better production, tallied eight sacks, and so on. So, it was looking promising.
Unfortunately, Ray's career was marred by repeated stints on the injured reserve, particularly due to four wrist surgeries. These setbacks marked a significant downturn in his NFL journey, a turn of events that was undoubtedly disappointing for both him and his fans.
.@Titans invite 17 rookies and five veterans to rookie minicamp on tryout basis.
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) May 10, 2024
The group includes LB Kane Patterson of @CPAFootball and @VandyFootball, and a pair of former first-round picks - OLB Shane Ray and CB William Jackson III.
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When the Tennessee Titans released some of the names they will be having at rookie minicamp, Shane Ray was among them. The Titans brought in some great players, so it won't be easy for Ray to make the roster, but he can certainly do it.
Because of his story, it's hard not to cheer him on, and I'm sure the Broncos are doing it, too.
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