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Broncos eager to see if rookies Troy Franklin and Devaughn Vele will fill wide receiver void
Jeff Legwold is a senior writer who covers the Denver Broncos and the NFL at ESPN. Jeff has covered the Broncos for more than 20 years, joining ESPN in 2013. Jeff has been a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Board of Selectors since 1999. ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Coming off an 8-9 season, the Denver Broncos' decision-makers liked their depth chart at wide receiver -- until they didn't.
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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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