A Proven Path to the NFL
The Denver Broncos have made it a habit to scout the spring football ranks, signing at least one player from the USFL, XFL or the United Football League in each of the past four seasons. That pattern began with Mitchell Fraboni, a long snapper who arrived in 2022 and has since become a regular specialist on special teams.
A year later the club added quarterback Ben DiNucci, who brought a mobile skill set to the backup role. In 2024 the Broncos turned to Dondrea Tillman, an outside linebacker whose pass‑rush bursts have earned him rotational duties, and more recently Mario Goodrich, a cornerback, joined the secondary.
The United Bowl and Its Timing
The upcoming United Bowl, scheduled for early May at Audi Field in Washington, DC, will crown the 2026 United Football League champion. Because the league’s season concludes just before the NFL’s offseason roster decisions, teams are free to evaluate UFL alumni immediately after the championship game.
If history repeats itself, the Broncos could announce another contract within days of the bowl, targeting a standout performer who caught the eye of the coaching staff. The prospect of another spring‑league recruit adds a narrative of continuity to the club’s roster‑building strategy.