Broncos Are Reportedly Hiring Former NFL Wide Receiver

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Sean Payton and the Broncos are slowly but surely assembling their staff for the 2023 season.

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According to Matt Zenitz of On3, the Broncos are expected to hire Florida's Keary Colbert as their wide receivers coach.

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Colbert played college football at USC before being selected by the Panthers in the second round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He finished his pro career with 130 receptions for 1,629 yards and eight touchdowns.

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In 2011, Colbert spent time on USC's staff as a graduate assistant. That eventually led to him joining Alabama's staff as an offensive analyst.

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Colbert returned to his alma mater in 2016 to become their offensive quality control assistant. Two years later, he was promoted to tight ends coach.

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USC eventually named Colbert its wide receivers coach. He then left the program for Florida in 2022.

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Clearly, Colbert has been impressive enough that Payton wanted to add him to his coaching staff.

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Time will tell if Colbert can handle the jump from college to the pros.

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