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- Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Marlin Briscoe, 1st Black starting QB in AFL, dies at 76
Marlin Briscoe, who became the first Black starting quarterback in the American Football League more than 50 years ago, died Monday. Briscoe, 76, had been hospitalized with circulation issues in his legs. The Omaha, Nebraska, native, was a star quarterback for Omaha University before the Denver Broncos drafted him as a cornerback in the 14th round in 1968.
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Denver Draft Picks
Nik
Bonitto
2
Rnd
32
Pk
EDGE
Position
- Draft Grade: B-
- Pre-Draft Rank: 57
- School: Oklahoma
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 240
Eric Edholm's Commentary
Bonitto is an undersized rusher whose exact role must be clearly defined by the Broncos. He brings pass rushing juice, can drop into coverage and has come a long way since underachieving early in his OU career.
Greg
Dulcich
3
Rnd
17
Pk
TE
Position
- Draft Grade: B-
- Pre-Draft Rank: 77
- School: UCLA
- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 250
Eric Edholm's Commentary
After trading Noah Fant, the Broncos needed another weapon at tight end, and they got a self-made player with shocking speed and YAC ability that was on display the past two seasons. Dulcich will give Russell Wilson a nice option down the seam even if he might never be a volume target.
Damarri
Mathis
4
Rnd
10
Pk
S
Position
- Pre-Draft Rank: 112
- School: Pittsburgh
- Height: 5' 11"
- Weight: 195
Eyioma
Uwazurike
4
Rnd
11
Pk
DT
Position
- Pre-Draft Rank: 172
- School: Iowa St.
- Height: 6' 6"
- Weight: 320
Delarrin
Turner-Yell
5
Rnd
9
Pk
S
Position
- Pre-Draft Rank: 144
- School: Oklahoma
- Height: 5' 11"
- Weight: 200
Montrell
Washington
5
Rnd
19
Pk
WR
Position
- School: Samford
- Height: 5' 9"
- Weight: 181
Luke
Wattenberg
5
Rnd
28
Pk
C
Position
- School: Washington
- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 299
Matt
Henningsen
6
Rnd
27
Pk
DT
Position
- Pre-Draft Rank: 261
- School: Wisconsin
Faion
Hicks
7
Rnd
11
Pk
CB
Position
- School: Wisconsin
- Height: 5' 10"
- Weight: 189
AFC West Standings
| W | L | T | Pct | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 | |
| 10 | 7 | 0 | .588 | |
| 9 | 8 | 0 | .529 | |
| 7 | 10 | 0 | .412 |
- x
- - Clinched Playoff Spot
- y
- - Clinched Division
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