On the Broncos’ vision for him at tight end
“Honestly, anything they need me to do, I’m looking forward to. They just said I have to go out there and ball… They said to me to go play all over the field. I’m obviously going to learn from the big guys and the older guys. Just looking forward to being there and being with the team. [Head Coach] Sean Payton and [General Manager] George Paton both believe in me. I’m looking forward to it.”
On whom he’s watching the draft with and the scene at his house
“There’s probably like 20 people at my house right now, and they all just saw the TV, and they are going crazy right now, to say the least. (Laughs)”
On his Top 30 visit with the Broncos
“I feel like there are a lot of things that they feel like I can do, being used in the backfield, in the slot. Obviously I’m going to have to learn and get ready to just play. Overall I look forward to it, and I know they do to. I’m just happy they believe in my skill set.”
On what he feels like he does best and what he wants to improve on in the NFL
“I always feel like my hands work really well, and I’m a security blanket for my quarterback. When you have a great quarterback like [QB] Bo Nix, you live life a little bit easier. Overall, just getting better at the run game. I’m just here to do whatever they need me to do. As soon as my name is called, I’m blessed with that without a doubt.”
On what he has learned to expect from QB Bo Nix
“Honestly just leadership and knowing what you’re doing all the time. He’s such a smart quarterback, and I love having the opportunity to see him play for the Broncos now. It’s just being reliable and be there when he needs you. That’s really what it is, whatever opportunities I might get, make the most of it because I’m not doing it for myself—I’m doing it for my team as well.”
On if improving in the run game is a function of how tight ends are used in the college game
“I’m super confident obviously. I feel like I’m going to have more coaching as well, so just being able to go down there and show off that I can do both, catching and blocking. I feel like the Broncos have faith in me. They chose me for a reason there.”
