There's a new tight end in Denver, and his name is Dallen Bentley—but what makes him truly special isn't just his stats. It's the fact that he practically played with one hand during his final season with the Utah Utes.

According to the Denver Post's Luca Evans, Bentley played through a broken finger for most of the 2025 campaign. Despite the injury, he didn't drop a single catch in his best collegiate season, per PFF. That kind of grit and determination is exactly what the Broncos are looking for.

Selected as the second-to-last pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, Bentley couldn't hide his excitement during a post-selection conference call. "It was definitely a little bit suspected, but it's always a surprise. I'm just super excited," he said, eager to begin his new chapter in the Mile High City.

Bentley knows that his relentless work ethic is what got him here. "Coming in every day ready to work as hard as I can, finding those little things of improvement and doing that consistently," he explained. "It's not just a one-time thing, but doing it over and over again—I think that's probably the biggest thing."

And for those wondering if he's ready for the NFL stage, Bentley has a simple message: "It doesn't matter when or where you get drafted or undrafted, you just have to make the most of every opportunity."

Ready to see what the hype is about? Check out Bentley's highlights from his career-best year as a Ute below. This is one player who's ready to prove that heart—and a little pain—can go a long way.