The Denver Broncos signed defensive end Malik Jackson, the team's fifth-round pick out of Tennessee in the 2012 NFL Draft, on Friday afternoon:
The Broncos have signed DE Malik Jackson, the second 2012 draft pick to sign with the team.
— Denver Broncos (@Denver_Broncos) May 18, 2012
Jackson has the potential to also play defensive tackle, but he will definitely be a rotational player at defensive end. The Broncos drafted Jackson with the selection the team received from the St. Louis Rams as a result of the Brandon Lloyd trade.
On Thursday, the team signed fourth-round pick CB Omar Bolden to a four-year contract to be the first Broncos rookie to officially join the team.
Here is a complete list of 2012 Broncos draft picks:
- Round 2: DT Derek Wolfe
- Round 2: QB Brock Osweiler
- Round 3: RB Ronnie Hillman
- Round 4: CB Omar Bolden
- Round 4: G Philip Blake
- Round 5: DE Malik Jackson
- Round 6: OLB Danny Trevathan
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