We are diving into some fantasy football content this offseason as we look to bring in all sorts of football fans to Bucs Wire. While offensive players often dominate fantasy football discussions, IDP leagues continue to grow in popularity, offering another way for fans to enjoy the game.
We will start with some rookie profiles and how they fit into the landscape of the teams that drafted them. Next up is Denver Broncos defensive lineman Tyler Onyedim.
Onyedim arrives in Denver after a five-year college career that included stops at Iowa State and Texas A&M. His best season came in 2023 at Iowa State, where he recorded 25 pressures and earned an 83.5 defensive grade from PFF. Across his final three collegiate seasons, he totaled 60 pressures while showing the ability to contribute against both the run and pass.
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2026 Stat Projections
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Reason to Believe in Tyler Onyedim in 2026: Opportunity on a productive front
Denver has built one of the league’s deeper defensive fronts, and that could help Onyedim carve out a role sooner than many late-round rookie linemen. The Broncos generated pressure from multiple spots last season, with Zach Allen, Nik Bonitto, and Jonathon Cooper all producing at a high level. Playing alongside that group could create favorable opportunities for a rotational rookie.
Onyedim’s game is built around effort, length, and versatility. He consistently flashes the ability to cross a blocker’s face, create penetration, and chase plays from the backside. His experience playing multiple techniques along the defensive line should also increase his chances of seeing the field in sub-packages.
Perhaps most importantly, Onyedim has proven durable throughout his college career. He appeared in every game across five seasons and started 33 contests, giving Denver a reliable developmental piece who can handle rotational work immediately.
2026 Outlook
Onyedim is unlikely to see enough snaps early in the season to become a reliable starter in standard IDP leagues. Malcolm Roach, D.J. Jones, and Zach Allen remain ahead of him in the pecking order, and Denver has several established contributors throughout the front seven.
Still, there is some appeal in deeper formats. Onyedim has enough pass-rush ability to capitalize on rotational opportunities, particularly if injuries strike or Denver increases its defensive line rotation throughout the year.
For now, fantasy managers should view Onyedim as a watch-list player in most redraft leagues and a deep stash in formats that require defensive tackles or large IDP lineups.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: IDP Rookie Profile: Tyler Onyedim in redraft leagues
Reporting by Mason Riney, Buccaneers Wire / Bucs Wire
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