When Su'a Cravens went through the pre-draft process two years ago, he was listed as a linebacker. That status reflected part of his responsibilities during his years playing for USC, when he handled linebacker and safety duties.
There was a time when Cravens might have been called a "tweener" -- too light for linebacker, too big for safety. But as the game continues to evolve and defenses need players who exist somewhere between the templates of safety and linebacker, Cravens, a 6-foot-1, 224-pounder, fits the bill.
With Darian Stewart and Justin Simmons sitting atop the depth chart at safety, he likely will not settle into the starting lineup right away, but he has a chance to work into the Broncos' six-defensive back sub package.