An undrafted Oregon lineman known as "Doc Throck" who has carved out a long NFL career as a versatile interior blocker.
Calvin Throckmorton went undrafted despite standout college tape at Oregon, then built a steady NFL career across four organizations through sheer versatility. He now provides valuable depth on Denver's offensive line, capable of playing guard or center.
Path to the league
Throckmorton started 52 straight games at Oregon from 2015 to 2019, lining up at right tackle, left tackle, right guard and center, and earned third-team All-American honors as a senior. He went undrafted in 2020 but was signed immediately by the New Orleans Saints.
Career highlights
Throckmorton started 20 games at guard for New Orleans from 2021 to 2022, then bounced through Carolina and Tennessee in 2023 before landing in Denver in 2024. His positional flexibility, having started at nearly every line spot, has kept him rostered as valuable depth.
2025 season recap
Throckmorton served as a swing lineman for the Broncos in 2025, providing depth at guard and center. He re-signed with Denver on a futures contract in January 2026, extending his run with the team.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Calvin Throckmorton
- Pro Football Reference: Calvin Throckmorton
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Guard
- Group
- offense
- College
- Oregon
- Hometown
- Bellevue, WA, USA
- Age
- 29
- Status
- active