Broncos agree to terms with rookie cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine
Michael Conroy
The Broncos on Thursday agreed to terms with cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine, a fifth-round pick in last month’s draft.
A source said Abrams-Draine, who played a Missouri, will get a four-year, $4.37 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $348,264. He will make a base salary of $795,000 as a rookie and count $882,066 against the salary cap.
With the Broncos beginning a three-day rookie minicamp Friday at the Centura Health Training Center, Abrams-Draine became the fourth of Denver’s seven draft selections to agree to terms. Reaching deals Wednesday were Notre Dame running back Audric Estime, a fifth-round pick, and Utah wide receiver Devaughn Vele and South Carolina offensive lineman Nick Gargiulo, both seventh-round selections.
Having not yet agreed to terms are quarterback Bo Nix, who went No. 12 in the first round from Oregon, outside linebacker Jonah Elliss, a third-round selection out of Utah, and wide receiver Troy Franklin, a fourth-round pick from Oregon.
Abrams-Draine on Thursday was given No. 31, which star safety Justin Simmons wore for the past eight seasons with the Broncos before being released in March.
“Can’t believe I have to address this but if you supported me in Denver then please support Kris Abrams-Draine,” Simmons wrote on social media after complaints about his number being reissued so quickly. “My number isn’t getting retired. I appreciate the support and sensitivity to me leaving but let’s support the young gun! I know he will make it HIS number.”




