Shane Ray: "I'm 100 percent, full go" as rookies report to training camp

 

Training camp doesn’t begin until Friday for the entire team, but for Denver Broncos rookies, it kicks off Tuesday.

On Monday, rookies reported to camp, then they have two practices on Tuesday and Wednesday before the rest of the team heads to Dove Valley on Friday. The first practice, which is open to fans, is Friday, July 31 from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Also showing up to Denver Broncos head quarters Monday were injured players, who will continue to work towards rehabbing their injuries in the team locker room and with team doctors. Danny Trevathan (multiple knee injuries), Brandon Marshall (lis franc) are included in the mix. Each are hopeful for a return to the field in 2015 and their ability to practice will be something to keep an eye on as each will be fundamental as the projected starters at inside linebacker.

Here’s a look at the full list of rookies reporting today:

• Shane Ray, Missouri, OLB
• Ty Sambrailo, Colorado State, OT
• Jeff Heuerman, Ohio State, TE
• Max Garcia, Florida, C
• Lorenzo Doss, Tulane, CB
• Darius Kilgo, Maryland, NT
• Trevor Siemian, Northwestern, QB
• Josh Furman, Oklahoma State, S
• Taurean Nixon, Tulane, CB
• Zaire Anderson, Nebraska, LB
• Tevrin Brandon, Monmouth, CB
• Andre Davis, Buffalo, G
• Dillon Day, Mississippi State, C
• Joe Don Duncan, Dixie State, TE/FB
• Danny Mason, Texas A&M-Commerce, OLB
• Chuka Ndulue, Oklahoma, NT
• David Porter, Texas Christian, WR
• Connor Rains, Wyoming, OT
• Kyle Roberts, Nevada, OT
• Karl Schmitz, Jacksonville, P
• Jordan Taylor, Rice, WR
• Josh Watson, Clemson, DE

Which rookies should you watch during training camp?

 

Shane Ray

First-round pick out of Missouri who the Broncos were in love with, especially when he fell to No. 23 overall. Ray is a pass-rushing monster, just like Von Miller and DeMarcus Ware, who are ahead of him on the depth chart. But Ray will have a chance to learn from the masters as well as find playing time at outside linebacker by giving Ware a rest from time to time. Fans will get a chance to see his speed, not only as an edge-rusher, but in the run defense game as well.

Our Adam Kinney talked to Ray Monday during media availability, and the rookie had this to say:

“I’m 100% full go” #broncos first round pick Shane Ray on foot injury pic.twitter.com/SVJzpBgHOK

— Adam Kinney (@AdamKinneyRadio) July 27, 2015

Ray on what he’s learned from Ware and Miller “Von has helped me with coverage and Ware has helped me with my hands, and pass rushing” — Adam Kinney (@AdamKinneyRadio) July 27, 2015

 

Ty Sambrailo

Sambrailo’s been thrown into the fire since OTAs due to Ryan Clady‘s season-ending injury and he’s done well with the pressure. The Colorado State tackle must play at a high level from his first game, and he’ll use the practice against Ware, Ray and the other talented Denver defenders to continue to grow more comfortable at one of the most important positions on offense.

Sambrailo on Manning “good guy to talk to, obviously don’t want to upset the guy” pic.twitter.com/F3ZcYR1Nh2

— Adam Kinney (@AdamKinneyRadio) July 27, 2015

 

Darius Kilgo

In Wade Phillips’ 3-4 scheme, a nose tackle is extremely important. It’s likely why the Broncos drafted Kilgo out of Maryland in the sixth round. He’s 6-foot-2 and 313-pounds, meaning he definitely possesses the size to be a run-stuffer in the NFL. Sylvester Williams is the projected starter at the nose, but Kilgo may prove he deserves playing time if he uses training camp to learn quickly.

“Best for me to learn the whole defensive line” Darius Kilgo pic.twitter.com/BvZt1YSDGf

— Adam Kinney (@AdamKinneyRadio) July 27, 2015