Reunited: Former Mizzou teammates, including Drew Lock, connect after Broncos-Rams preseason game
By Sydney Hunte
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The Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Rams played their 3rd and final preseason game of 2021 on Saturday, with the Broncos coming away with a 17-12 win.
This particular game was special for one particular reason as 4 former teammates at Missouri, including 3 on the Broncos’ roster, were on the sidelines. Of course, one was quarterback Drew Lock, who was 5-for-7 for 67 yards and a touchdown as he will be the backup to Teddy Bridgewater to start the season.
One of Lock’s targets at Mizzou is now a 2nd-year tight end with the Broncos: Albert Okwuegbunam, a 4th-round pick for the Broncos in 2020. Also on the Broncos roster is Lock’s former running back, Damarea Crockett, who signed a reserves/futures contract with the team in January.
On the sideline for the Rams was tight end Kendall Blanton, an undrafted free agent signee in May 2019.
The 4 were able to share a nice moment after the game. The Broncos and Rams won’t play each other in the regular season, so it was certainly a good reunion among former Tigers.
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Sydney is an Atlanta-based journalist who has covered everything from SEC and ACC football to MLS, the U.S. men's national soccer team and professional tennis. His work has appeared on such platforms as SB Nation, Cox Media Group and FanSided.
