SEPTEMBER 9 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM
DEVAUGHN VELE #17 - WIDE RECEIVER - DENVER BRONCOS
215 YDS •
22 REC •
1 TD
215 YDS
22 REC
1 TD
Mile High Morning: OLB Jonathon Cooper, WR Devaughn Vele among Broncos with promising Week 1 performances vs. Seattle Wide receiver Devaughn Vele and outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper each reached statistical milestones in Denver’s Week 1 matchup.
Rookie grabs eight receptions Vele finished with eight receptions on as many targets for 39 yards in Sunday's 26-20 loss to Seattle.
Impact Vele didn't do a whole lot with the short receptions, as Bo Nix struggled to get the ball downfield to his receivers in the one-score loss. The seventh-round rookie still stood out in the box score over Marvin Mims (no receptions) while tying Josh Reynolds in targets (eight) behind No. 1 wideout Courtland Sutton (12 targets). Vele's heavy involvement makes the rookie wideout a worthy target as we take an early look at waiver wire options in deeper leagues.
SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Grabs eight receptions Vele finished with eight receptions on as many targets for 39 yards in Sunday's 26-20 loss to Seattle.
Impact Vele didn't do a whole lot with the short receptions, as Bo Nix struggled to get the ball downfield to his receivers in the one-score loss. The seventh-round rookie still stood out in the box score over Marvin Mims (no receptions) while tying Josh Reynolds in targets (eight) behind No. 1 wideout Courtland Sutton (12 targets). Vele's heavy involvement makes the rookie wideout a worthy target as an early waiver-wire option in deeper leagues.
SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Ready for game action Vele "appears ready for game action" as a rookie, and his development is what ultimately led to his former teammate Tim Patrick's release, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.
Impact Vele impressed throughout the summer, and according to Kosmider, was the "surprise star of camp" that was "good for at least one daily highlight play." Though Patrick's release came as a bit of a surprise, it was Vele's growth that ultimately allowed the Broncos' coaching staff to move on from the veteran. At 6-foot-5, 210 pounds, Vele fits the mold of a bigger, physical wide receiver that the Broncos want on their roster as they try to establish a strong rushing attack. Head coach Sean Payton praised the rookie for his versatility, calling him an "outstanding blocker." Despite entering his first season as an pro, the 26-year-old Utah product appears like he could be in line to see playing time as a depth option in a receiver corps headlined by Courtland Sutton, Marvin Mims and Josh Reynolds.
AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE
Past injury Vele (undisclosed) returned to practice Wednesday, Ryan McFadden of The Denver Post reports.
Impact Vele was held out of Sunday's preseason game against the Packers with an undisclosed injury, but it now appears he's moved past the issue. Now that the 6-foot-4 wideout is back at full health, he's expected to compete for a depth role in the Denver's WR room as the preseason progresses.
AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE
Might play Sunday Vele (undisclosed) was held out of Friday's practice, but head coach Sean Payton said he's "fine and might play Sunday," Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.
Impact Vele's injury has yet to be disclosed, but Payton's notion about him possibly playing Sunday against Green Bay is promising news. The 6-foot-4 wide receiver out of Utah has no time to lose right now during training camp, as he competes for a spot in Denver's receiver rotation.
AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE
Mile High Morning: WR Devaughn Vele 'staying humble and grinding' as he approaches rookie campaign The rookie wide receiver got off to a quick start in Denver’s preseason win over Indianapolis.
AUGUST 15 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM
Troy Renck: Broncos wide receiver Devaughn Vele a rookie in name only. 'There's nothing not to like about him.' Faith became a verb, changing the trajectory of Devaughn Vele’s life. Vele, the son of Afagaila and ...
AUGUST 15 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Broncos Camp Breakdown: Jonah Elliss, Devaughn Vele continue to impress Following Day 14 of Broncos Camp, Hall of Famer Steve Atwater and lead writer Aric DiLalla take a look back at the Broncos' preseason opener...
AUGUST 15 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM
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AUGUST 14 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM
Broncos rookie receiver DeVaughn Vele's age dropped him in the draft but his maturity is now a plus
Former University of Utah wide receiver DeVaughn Vele has been one of the biggest surprises at the Denver Broncos' training campAUGUST 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Broncos Camp Breakdown: Devaughn Vele, Baron Browning stand out on Day 12 Hall of Famer Steve Atwater and lead writer Aric DiLalla take a close look at Devaughn Vele's impressive catch, Baron Browning's disruptive...
AUGUST 8 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM
Broncos Camp Observations: WR Devaughn Vele makes 'fantastic' catch in final open practice before #DENvsIND Plus, a red-zone team period featured some of the most entertaining back-and-forth battles of training camp.
AUGUST 8 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM
Broncos Camp Breakdown: WR Devaughn Vele shows off strong hands, catch radius on Day 10 of training camp Following Day 10 of Broncos Training Camp powered by Ford, Hall of Famer Steve Atwater and lead writer Aric DiLalla look at rookie Devaughn...
AUGUST 6 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM
