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Six rookies were selected to Pro Bowl rosters on Tuesday night, but only one of them went undrafted last April. Former Colorado Buffaloes star and current Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay became the FIRST undrafted rookie offensive player in NFL History to be named to the Pro Bowl. Through 14 games, the former Denver South High School product has rushed for 991 yards and nine touchdowns. He also has 230 yards receiving and another score.
Upon hearing the news of his Pro Bowl selection, Lindsay posted the following in Instagram:
Here’s a look at some other reactions:
ESPN
Incredible.
— ESPN (@espn) December 19, 2018
Phillip Lindsay just became the first undrafted offensive rookie to be named to the Pro Bowl. pic.twitter.com/WZL4SuNlEU
Bradley Chubb, Broncos rookie outside linebacker
@I_CU_boy history in the making my boy!!
— Bradley Chubb (@astronaut) December 19, 2018
Ray Crockett, former Denver Broncos cornerback
Congrats @I_CU_boy, PROBOWL 2018. this is a big accomplishment! To be the first ever anything in the NFL Is amazing. Its not where you start but always where you finish. You more than earned snd deserve this honor!! Keep Balling and God Bless. #JustSaying #PRAYDREAMBELIEVEWORK
— Ray Crockett (@SlickPickSix39) December 19, 2018
Jeremy Bloom, former Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver
Not invited to the combine. Overlooked by all 32 teams. Not drafted. @I_CU_boy just made history by becoming the 1st offensive undrafted rookie to make THE PRO BOWL. Easily one of the best underdog sports stories.. ever. pic.twitter.com/3n5kYgXjaK
— Jeremy Bloom (@JeremyBloom11) December 19, 2018
Mike MacIntyre, former CU head coach & current Ole Miss defensive coordinator
Congratulations @I_CU_boy for making the Pro Bowl as a Rookie! I’m so proud of you! pic.twitter.com/8iADpFt1RW
— Coach Mike MacIntyre (@CoachMikeMac) December 19, 2018
Ed Werder, McCann Award winner & former ESPN reporter
Undrafted, uninvited to the NFL Scouting Combine, signed with Broncos even though they drafted 2 other running backs, and now a Denver starter and Pro Bowler. Congrats to @I_CU_Boy https://t.co/jLAkKCq7mz
— Ed Werder (@EdwerderRFA) December 19, 2018
Nicki Jhabvala, Denver Broncos writer for The Athletic
Phillip Lindsay (2018), Von Miller (2011) and David Treadwell (1989) are the only Broncos rookies to make the Pro Bowl.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) December 19, 2018