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Jonah Elliss' Famous Dad Dishes on 'Pandemonium' of Broncos Draft Call
© Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports Jonah Elliss' Famous Dad Dishes on 'Pandemonium' of Broncos Draft Call Luther Elliss let fans in on how the Denver Broncos' phone call to Jonah landed on Draft Day. Author: Chad Jensen May 06, 2024 In this story: Denver Broncos Jonah Elliss Luther Elliss Utah Utes Luther Elliss played defensive tackle for the Denver Broncos back in 2004, while also serving as the team chaplain. A native of Manco, CO, Elliss played at the University of Utah where he would go on to become a first-round pick in the NFL draft. The former two-time Pro Bowler is a man of God and a big-time family man. Elliss has 12 kids, seven of whom are adopted, and one of whom just got drafted by the
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Denver Draft Picks
Bo
Nix
1
Rnd
12
Pk
QB
Position
- Draft Grade: F
- Pre-Draft Rank: 64
- School: Oregon
- Height: 6' 2"
- Weight: 217
Expert Commentary
Quarterback thirst has officially gone too far. There’s simply no need for the Broncos to force this pick here. Bo Nix does not have the profile of the quarterback that’s going to save Denver. Bo Nix, Zach Wilson and Jarrett Stidham will battle it out this summer for the right to be the starter, but Nix is closer to being a backup in the NFL than a franchise starter.
Jonah
Elliss
3
Rnd
12
Pk
DE
Position
- Draft Grade: A
- School: Utah
- Height: 6' 2"
- Weight: 248
Expert Commentary
The Broncos needed a pass rusher and Elliss is a great value at this point in the draft. He’s a high-floor guy who should be able to start right away.
Troy
Franklin
4
Rnd
2
Pk
WR
Position
- Pre-Draft Rank: 43
- School: Oregon
- Height: 6' 2"
- Weight: 176
Kris
Abrams-Draine
5
Rnd
10
Pk
DB
Position
- School: Missouri
- Height: 5' 11"
- Weight: 179
Audric
Estime
5
Rnd
12
Pk
RB
Position
- Pre-Draft Rank: 53
- School: Notre Dame
- Height: 5' 11"
- Weight: 221
Devaughn
Vele
7
Rnd
15
Pk
WR
Position
- School: Utah
- Height: 6' 5"
- Weight: 210
Nick
Gargiulo
7
Rnd
36
Pk
OL
Position
- School: South Carolina
- Height: 6' 5"
- Weight: 318
AFC West Standings
| W | L | T | Pct | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 6 | 0 | .647 | |
| 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | |
| 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | |
| 5 | 12 | 0 | .294 |
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