A speedy Rice product who proved himself in the UFL before Denver brought him in as a defensive back and return man.
Sean Fresch Jr. took the long road to the NFL, going undrafted out of Rice and spending two seasons in the UFL before the Broncos signed him in June 2026. His track speed and return production made him a name worth knowing for a Denver secondary looking for depth.
Path to the league
Fresch played five seasons at Rice, appearing in 47 games and racking up 152 tackles while also contributing on special teams. He went undrafted after college and spent two seasons with the St. Louis Battlehawks of the UFL before signing with the Denver Broncos in June 2026.
Career highlights
Fresch ran a 4.34-second 40-yard dash at his pro day, making him one of the fastest defensive backs available in his draft class. In the UFL, he earned All-UFL punt returner honors, showcasing the return ability that helped him stand out to NFL scouts.
2025 season recap
Playing for the St. Louis Battlehawks in the UFL, Fresch appeared in 13 total games across two seasons, recording 43 tackles, three tackles for loss, two sacks, five passes defensed and a forced fumble. He also tallied 32 punt returns for 333 yards and three kickoff returns for 85 yards in 2026 before signing with Denver.
Sources
- Denver Gazette: Denver Broncos sign UFL returner Sean Fresch to reunite with Jahdae Barron
- Denver Broncos: Broncos sign WR Hakeem Butler, DB Sean Fresch Jr.
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Cornerback
- Group
- defense
- College
- Rice
- Hometown
- Austin, TX, USA
- Age
- 24
- Status
- active
