Broncos sign fifth-rounder Torain, three others

By Neal Coolong  |   Thursday, July 10, 2008  |  Comments( 6 )

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The Broncos signed fifth-round running back Ryan Torain to a four-year contract Wednesday, the team announced. They also came to terms on four-year deals with their other fifth-rounder, DT Carlton Powell, and sixth-round LB Spencer Larson. In addition, Denver renegotiated a deal with seventh-round safety Joshua Barrett, who had previously agreed to a deal that the NFL rejected for reasons that weren't announced.

Torain was called a "first-round talent" by Broncos coach Mike Shanahan; moreover, along with incumbent Selvin Young, he could head up a running game resurgence in Denver.

The Broncos still have five picks unsigned, including No. 12 overall OT Ryan Clady.

Broncos rookie contract status as of July 10

1 (12). OT Ryan Clady, Boise State – Unsigned
2 (42). WR Eddie Royal, Virginia Tech – Unsigned
4 (108). C Kory Litchensteiger, Bowling Green – Unsigned
4 (119). CB Jack Williams, Kent State – Unsigned
5 (139). RB Ryan Torain, Arizona State – Signed (four years, no yearly salary given, $200,000 signing bonus)
5 (148). DT Carlton Powell, Virginia Tech – Signed (four years, no yearly salary given, $180,000 signing bonus)
6 (183). LB Spencer Larsen, Arizona – Signed (four years, no yearly salary given, $97,500 signing bonus)
7 (220). S Joshua Barrett, Arizona State – Signed (four years, $1.76 million, $56,300 signing bonus)
7 (227). FB Peyton Hillis, Arkansas – Unsigned
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Neal Coolong is a freelance sports writer with contributions to Scout.com, AOL and Steelers Live. He lives with his fiance in St. Paul, Minn., and saves every dime (that she knows about) for their wedding next June. He's already made the prediction that the Steelers 2007 draft class will be one ...
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