Report: Broncos Host Houston Christian Edge Jalyx Hunt on Top-30 Visit

The Denver Broncos continue to do their due diligence in the scouting department.

Feb 29, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Houston Christian defensive lineman Jalyx Hunt (DL34) works out / Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The Denver Broncos continue their preparation for this April's 2024 NFL Draft, as they have reportedly brought in Houston Christian edge rusher Jalyx Hunt on a top-30 visit, as reported by Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.

Hunt stands 6'4", 252 pounds, coming into the draft as a senior for Houston Christian University. He finished his most recent season with the Huskies, posting 41 total tackles, four sacks, and two forced fumbles. He also showed out at the NFL Draft Combine with a 4.64 40-yard dash, a 37.5" vertical jump, and a position-best 10.8" broad jump.

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NFL analyst Lance Zierlein offered some insight in his scouting report on Hunt as a prospect, crediting his athletic traits and speed as some of his standout abilities.

"Hunt is a small-school edge defender possessing notable athletic traits and the potential to get bigger and stronger. He currently lacks the lower-body anchor and general play strength to go up against NFL opponents, but the team drafting him is likely to view him as a developmental prospect in need of time to build his frame and his game. Hunt's speed is obvious as a pass rusher and in run pursuit, but proving he can survive against a downhill running attack could be the difference between challenging for a rotational role or hoping to become a designated pass rusher."

NFL.com ranks him with a prospect grade of 6.14, placing him in the projection of being a good backup with the potential to develop into a starter. For a Broncos team that could be in the market for some depth off the edge, Hunt could be one of many candidates for Denver to use one of their day two or three selections on.

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