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Broncos Wire's 91-man offseason roster series continues today with a look at fifth-year offensive lineman Luke Wattenberg, No. 60.
Before the Broncos: (6-5, 300 pounds) played collegiate football in the Pac-12, where he starred for the Washington Huskies. Wattenberg started 48-of-54 games played from 2017-21, starting games at center and left guard. Wattenberg's versatility caught the eyes of NFL scouts, and he was eventually selected by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round (171st overall) of the 2022 NFL draft.
Broncos tenure: In 2022, Wattenberg dressed for seven games, starting one (at left guard), playing 90 snaps on offense and 18 snaps on special teams. In 2023, Wattenberg dressed for 16 games, playing in a total of 38 offensive snaps and 67 special-teams plays. Wattenberg had a breakout year in 2024, winning the team's starting center job. Wattenberg played in and started 13 games, but missed four due to injury. In 2025, Wattenberg continued to make his job more secure, playing in and starting 15 games. Wattenberg was placed on injured reserve late in the season due to a shoulder injury, but he returned in the playoffs.
Chances to make the 53-man roster: Solid as it comes. Offensive linemen often get the most wear-and-tear damage throughout a 17-game-plus season, and Wattenberg has had an unfortunate injury streak. In spite of the missed service time, Wattenberg has been a stalwart in protecting quarterback Bo Nix, and he figures to remain the starting center in 2026.
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Before the Broncos: (6-5, 300 pounds) played collegiate football in the Pac-12, where he starred for the Washington Huskies. Wattenberg started 48-of-54 games played from 2017-21, starting games at center and left guard. Wattenberg's versatility caught the eyes of NFL scouts, and he was eventually selected by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round (171st overall) of the 2022 NFL draft.
Broncos tenure: In 2022, Wattenberg dressed for seven games, starting one (at left guard), playing 90 snaps on offense and 18 snaps on special teams. In 2023, Wattenberg dressed for 16 games, playing in a total of 38 offensive snaps and 67 special-teams plays. Wattenberg had a breakout year in 2024, winning the team's starting center job. Wattenberg played in and started 13 games, but missed four due to injury. In 2025, Wattenberg continued to make his job more secure, playing in and starting 15 games. Wattenberg was placed on injured reserve late in the season due to a shoulder injury, but he returned in the playoffs.
Chances to make the 53-man roster: Solid as it comes. Offensive linemen often get the most wear-and-tear damage throughout a 17-game-plus season, and Wattenberg has had an unfortunate injury streak. In spite of the missed service time, Wattenberg has been a stalwart in protecting quarterback Bo Nix, and he figures to remain the starting center in 2026.
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This article originally appeared on Broncos Wire: Broncos roster: OL Luke Wattenberg (No. 60) returns as starting center
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