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Denver Broncos rookie class update and season outlook

By Sayre Bedinger

during a preseason game at Soldier Field on August 10, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The Broncos defeated the Bears 24-17. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
during a preseason game at Soldier Field on August 10, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The Broncos defeated the Bears 24-17. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – AUGUST 31: Kyle Sloter #1 hands off to running back De’Angelo Henderson #33 of the Denver Broncos in the first quarter during a preseason NFL game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on August 31, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – AUGUST 31: Kyle Sloter #1 hands off to running back De’Angelo Henderson #33 of the Denver Broncos in the first quarter during a preseason NFL game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on August 31, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

33 De’Angelo Henderson, RB

The steal of the Denver Broncos rookie class so far is De’Angelo “Hop” Henderson, who was one of the most explosive players offensively throughout the preseason.

Henderson has a very intriguing blend of speed and quickness to go along with his fantastic vision, but he was overlooked in the draft process for being a little smaller (5-foot-7) and a little older for a rookie, but his size doesn’t bother me and there was no sign of wear and tear on his body from what we saw.

Henderson knows how to make defenders miss in the open field, and does a great job of getting to his second and third gear to blow past linebackers and defensive backs with deep speed.

It’s atypical of someone with his height to carry 208 pounds and still run as fast as Henderson does. He was phenomenal at camp and in the preseason, and could see a significant role as a reserve running back throughout the season.

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