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2017 NFL Draft: Denver Broncos final grade

By Parker Hurley

Sep 23, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Utes offensive lineman Isaac Asiata (54) celebrates with teammate Utah Utes offensive lineman Garett Bolles (72) after a third quarter fumble recovery for a touchdown against the USC Trojans at Rice-Eccles Stadium. The Utah Utes defeated the USC Trojans 31-27. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Utes offensive lineman Isaac Asiata (54) celebrates with teammate Utah Utes offensive lineman Garett Bolles (72) after a third quarter fumble recovery for a touchdown against the USC Trojans at Rice-Eccles Stadium. The Utah Utes defeated the USC Trojans 31-27. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 23, 2016; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Louisiana Tech Bulldogs wide receiver Carlos Henderson (1) returns the opening kick off against the Navy Midshipmen at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 23, 2016; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Louisiana Tech Bulldogs wide receiver Carlos Henderson (1) returns the opening kick off against the Navy Midshipmen at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

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82

Carlos Henderson

Wide Receiver, Louisiana Tech

The Broncos have Emmanuel Sanders and Demaryius Thomas, but have rotated in third receivers for the past few seasons now. They seem to have finally given up on Cody Latimer and now will shift to Henderson. Henderson is a big play waiting to happen and can attack downfield and with the ball in his hands. With an upgrade on the offensive line and a new third receiver to bring consistency, there is little that needs help besides quarterback.

101

Brendan Langley

Cornerback, Lamar

Langley is interesting as a transfer from Georgia to small-school Lamar. Georgia wanted him to play wide receiver, but he wanted to be a cornerback. He is very raw, but in a situation where he does not have to start anytime soon, he has a chance to develop into something.

145

Jake Butt

Tight End, Michigan

Butt would have been a second round pick if it were not for an ACL injury. His year one may be a wash, but coming into 2018, the Broncos may have found their chain moving tight end that they have been looking for since Julius Thomas left.

172

Isaiah McKenzie

Wide Receiver, Georgia

McKenzie essentially will have a career as a kick returner. As mentioned, the team is prepared to move away from Latimer and this is just another sign of that.

203

De'Angelo Henderson

Running back, Coastal Carolina

The Broncos moved on from Kapri Bibbs in the draft and this is why. Henderson profiles similarly to Bibbs and is now signed on longer.

253

Chad Kelly

Quarterback, Ole Miss

The Broncos shook things up with the Mr. Irrelevant pick. They get a quarterback with Hall of Fame bloodlines, but a troubled back story. He is a wild gunslinger, but that got Pat Mahomes drafted in the top 10 so why not at pick No. 253?

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Grade: B-

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