Under The Radar RB Prospects For Broncos

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Kenyon Drake/Derrick Henry

Feb 24, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Derrick Henry speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

The Alabama Crimson Tide running back, Kenyon Drake shared time in the backfield with the other Alabama running back in the NFL Draft, Derrick Henry. Both Drake and Henry could be in play for the Broncos if the team chose to add Henry in round one with their 31^st pick or in the second round. Drake, however, is the most likely option in rounds three to four.

Henry is a physical freak and Madden specimen calculating the same measurable as Von Miller at the NFL Combine. The Broncos will be hard pressed to find a back like Henry, but his physical gifts would have a bruising backfield with CJ Anderson and Henry. Henry can move quick for a player as big as he is, question remains can a player this size hold up at the next level. If the Broncos pass on a quarterback in the first round, it is conceivable the Broncos will look at players such as Henry and Kenneth Dixon if they choose to do so.

Drake is the reasonable option for the Broncos in rounds three to four. Much like Prosise, Drake with his lateral agility and receiving talent as a running back, is terrific idea for the Broncos to consider. He has decent power as a runner, but vision and quickness makes up for it.

It will be hard for the Broncos to land Henry, but regardless, the Broncos will be in terrific situation if they land the types of backs in Prosise or Drake.

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