When the Denver Broncos signed an undrafted Utah State wide receiver in May, they announced him as Kyrese White. Just over a month later when training camp kicked off, he was listed on the roster as Kyrese Rowan. That’s a new name to us, but a familiar name to the player.
He was born with the name Kyrese Rowan, but was raised by his stepdad, Emmett White, from age six. His stepfather also played college football at Utah State and even made the school’s Hall of Fame. Before the 2023 season, Rowan changed the name on his jersey to “White” to honor his stepdad.
“He’s my stepdad, but I call him my dad because he’s been there for the majority of my life,” Rowan told The Utah Statesman’s Madison Weber in 2023. “I wanted to pay tribute to him because he’s been there with me through every step.”
After reaching the NFL, Rowan switched back to his legal name with the Broncos.
Rowan impressed earlier in training camp last week, and he’ll aim to continue shining when the preseason games begin next weekend. After hauling in 44 receptions for 526 yards and three touchdowns in college last fall, Rowan will look to beat the odds as he competes for a spot on Denver’s upcoming 53-man roster.
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