Denver Broncos second year player development updates

Feb 7, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs the ball against Denver Broncos linebacker Shane Ray (56) during the second quarter in Super Bowl 50 at Levi
Feb 7, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs the ball against Denver Broncos linebacker Shane Ray (56) during the second quarter in Super Bowl 50 at Levi
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Analyzing the development and progression of the Denver Broncos’ 2015 draft class, including edge rusher Shane Ray, Ty Sambrailo, and Jeff Heuerman…

Nov 29, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) falls after a hit from Denver Broncos linebacker Shane Ray (56) in the second quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 29, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) falls after a hit from Denver Broncos linebacker Shane Ray (56) in the second quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

All the talk of the Denver Broncos 2016 rookie class got me to thinking about the impact that is about to come from the 2015 class, one that largely got a ‘redshirt’ last season.

Outside of Shane Ray and Max Garcia, the impact of the 2015 rookie class is yet to be determined. Both Ty Sambrailo and Jeff Heuerman went down with early injuries, Lorenzo Doss was buried on the depth chart behind the best group of corners in the NFL, and the same was true for Taurean Nixon.

We’ll examine not only the entire draft class of 2015 here, but also the undrafted players who might be in line to make a significant impact this season…

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