The dream has become a reality for former Laramie High School and University of Wyoming graduate Frank Crum. He’s now on an NFL 53-man roster. Crum survived the final cuts on Tuesday and is a member of the Denver Broncos. It is the 20th time in the last 21 seasons that at least one undrafted rookie free agent has made the Broncos opening day roster.

Crum is a Laramie native and starred for the Plainsmen on the gridiron from 2015 to 2017 (No. 61 in the photo). He signed with the University of Wyoming in February 2018. After a redshirt year, Crum played the last five seasons in the brown and gold as third generation Cowboy.

Now, he’s made it to the professional level.

Broncos’ general manager George Paton was very complimentary of Crum in an explanation of why they kept him.

All that hard work and perseverance has paid off. Congratulations, Frank!

GALLERY: Wyoming Football's NFL Pro Day

Nearly 30 NFL franchises were on hand March 19 in Laramie to watch 10 Wyoming football players go through drills during the school's annual pro day. Defensive standouts Easton Gibbs, Jakorey Hawkins, Cole Godbout and Deron Harrell took part in the combine-style workout. So did offensive stars Andrew Peasley, Frank Crum, Ayir Asante, Colin O'Brien and Treyton Welch. NFL personnel also got a close look at Wyoming punter Clayton Stewart.

Gallery Credit: DJ Johnson photos

Laramie Plainsmen Football Fall Camp Practice 2024

The Laramie Plainsmen go through a practice early in fall camp to prepare for the 2024 high school football season.

Gallery Credit: David Settle, Townsquare Media