We do have a guy currently on the roster who could play LEO if proven healthy. Emphasis on the health part.


Quanterus Smith was picked up late last season and was a beast coming out of college and leading the nation in sacks before tearing his ACL his senior year. The Broncos drafted him in the 5th round in 2013 draft. I wouldn't completely ignore adding to the position via free agency and draft where available because of him but he's definitely someone who has the potential to fill a rotational void.

Here's a few blurbs from Rotoworld:

Quote:Broncos selected Western Kentucky DE Quanterus Smith with the No. 146 overall pick.

Smith (6-foot-5, 250) was leading the NCAA in sacks (12.5) before tearing his left ACL on November 17. Three came in Week 2 against the bullies on Alabama's offensive line, as Smith made D.J. Fluker look silly a few times. Smith's pre-draft stock was still silent because he couldn't work out for teams. He figures to "redshirt" his first NFL season, but could pay off as pass-rush help in 2014. Smith could fill the old Elvis Dumervil role at right end in two seasons.


Broncos rookie DE Quanterus Smith (ACL surgery) was fully cleared for the start of training camp.

Smith took "regular turns through the defensive line rotation" on the first day of Broncos practice. His recovery was highly impressive after tearing his left ACL last November. Smith is a promising fifth-round pick out of Western Kentucky who shredded Alabama's offensive line for three sacks in a 2012 game.


Broncos coach John Fox has drafted three of the last four players to have at least three sacks in a game against Alabama.

Broncos fifth-round pick Quanterus Smith accomplished the feat last season, beating Crimson Tide RT D.J. Fluker for one sack and LT Cyrus Kouandjio for two.


Broncos signed No. 146 overall pick DE Quanterus Smith to a four-year contract.

A potential fifth-round steal because he's recovering from a November ACL tear, Smith flashed edge-bending pass-rush ability and excellent technique while pacing the nation in sacks per game before his injury. Smith is sitting out rookie minicamp. He could wind up contributing late in the season as a rookie.

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