Anthony Alridge – Denver Broncos Player Bio

Name: Anthony Alridge Height – Weight: 5’9″ – 175 lbs. Position: Running back Age – Experience: 24 – R College: Houston

Anthony Alridge signed with the Broncos as an undrafted free agent on April 28, 2008. Lovingly nicknamed “Quick,” short for “Quick 6” by his friends and family (even his father calls him Quick), Alridge’s small size left him out of the draft and into the hearts of any fan who cheers for the underdog. He had a productive career in all facets at the University of Houston, in running the ball, catching it out of the backfield, and in kick returns.

The Good: You can’t teach spirit or want-to, and it’s obvious Alridge has that. His numbers in college (4,438 all-purpose yards) are mightily impressive, and he holds the school record with an average of 9.4 yards per play. Some reports indicate he’s already worked hard and gained around 15 lbs. Oh, and as his nickname suggests, he’s freaking fast.

The Bad: The reason he went undrafted: his size. Can he take a beating at the pro level?

Status: He’ll have to work hard (really, really hard) to make the team this year. 2nd round pick Eddie Royal has the edge in kick returns, and the Broncos are relatively stacked at wide receiver and running back (although perhaps not with big-impact players).

Turning it over to you: Are you rooting for Alridge to break the roster or practice squad, or is he just another training camp body?

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