Taurean York wasted little time putting his name in Denver Broncos camp.
The former Texas A&M linebacker, who went undrafted after the 2026 NFL Draft, got his first real preseason action for the Broncos on Friday against Atlanta, and he made it count. Late in the third quarter, with Denver already in control and up 24-0, York flashed into the backfield for a tackle for loss. He finished the night with two tackles.
For a player whose NFL case has always been built on production, instincts and strength, that was a familiar kind of first impression. York arrived at Texas A&M as a three-star recruit in Jimbo Fisher’s final season, picking the Aggies over Duke. He went on to become what is now considered the most underrated prospect in the 2023 recruiting class.
At A&M, York was one of the sharpest players on the roster. His feel for the game and reliable tackling earned him a starting job as a freshman, and he kept that role for the next two years under Mike Elko.
Though he measured just 5'11", his power never looked like a problem. That showed up at the NFL combine, where he put up 25 reps of 225 on the bench press.
Over 39 games, York piled up 229 tackles, 25.5 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks, one interception and seven pass deflections. Still, the combination of his size and athletic profile kept him from hearing his name called in the draft. Denver gave him the next shot anyway.
And if Friday was any indication, York may not be done making noise. The Broncos may still have decisions to make with the 53-man roster and the 2026 NFL season four weeks away, but the former Aggie already looks like the kind of player who can force his way onto somebody’s team.
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