BEAUMONT, Texas – Former Lamar University All-American, and 2017 NFL Draft selection, Brendan Langley, saw action in the Denver Broncos exhibition game against the Chicago Bears Thursday evening. Langley, and the Broncos recorded a seven-point victory, 24-17, in a game that was televised on the NFL Network.
 
Langley finished the night with three tackles, including a touchdown-saving stop inside the 10-yard line. The Broncos surrendered 363 yards of offense on the night. Langley entered the game listed second on the team's depth chart at corner behind Chris Harris.
 
The Broncos selected Langley in the third round of the 2017 NFL draft, making him the first Cardinals' draft selection since Tyrone Shavers in 1990. He is also the highest draft selection for LU since the 1968 season when Tom Smiley was taken in the second round. That same year Johnny Fuller was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the fourth round.
 
Named to numerous All-America squads in 2016, Langley garnered first-team All-Southland honors as a cornerback and a return specialist. Beginning with a school-record tying performance against Southeastern Louisiana when he picked off three passes, Langley went on to record an interception in four consecutive games. He led the Southland and ranked among the nation's leaders in interceptions and interceptions per game. In addition to the picks Langley also ranked among the league leaders with seven pass deflections.

Langley guided the Southland's top pass defense which surrendered fewer than 190 yards per game. He led the Southland, and ranked among the nation's top 10 in interceptions per game. His six interceptions on the season tied for the second most in the country.
 
Langley really began to receive national attention following the 2016 season when he was invited to the Reese's Senior Bowl and the NFL Combine. At the combine, Langley outperformed some of the nation's top talent at his position. He set the highest marks in the bench press (22 reps) and 60-yard shuttle run (11.19) among all defensive backs.
 
A transfer from Georgia prior to the 2016 season, Langley has had an impact in all three phases of the game. Originally slated to be a receiver for the Cardinals offense, Langley hauled in four passes for 51 yards and a touchdown before being switched due to a need on the defensive side of the ball. Langley closed out his career by recording 64 tackles, including 44 solo stops and seven interceptions. He was also responsible for 18 pass breakups during his two seasons in the Golden Triangle.
 
The Broncos return to action Saturday, Aug. 19, when they travel to San Francisco to take on the 49ers. The game against San Francisco will kick off at 9 p.m. Central time.
 
-LU CARDINALS-