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Best Prospects to Fit Denver Broncos Offense

By Ian Walsh

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: A view of the stage prior to the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: A view of the stage prior to the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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D.J. Chark
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Wide Receivers and Tight Ends

In 2016, Oakland relied heavily on Crabtree and Cooper who combined for 172 receptions while no other player on the roster caught more than 40. The Denver Broncos already have a solid duo in Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders who can play similar roles to Crabtree and Cooper.

If the Denver Broncos target a receiver in the middle rounds, there are a few players to watch. DJ Chark has already had a pre-draft visit with the Broncos and would be a good fit due to his size and speed combination. Michael Gallup, Desean Hamilton and Dante Pettis would be targeted because their size and route running ability. Pettis would also boost the Denver Broncos special teams unit as a returner.

Under Musgrave, tight ends were not heavily targeted in the passing game, instead their impact was felt in the running game. Jake Butt is likely to become the Denver Broncos’ number one tight end in 2018 but depth is still a concern. The Denver Broncos should target Stanford’s Dalton Shultz in the 4th or 5th round, as he is already an excellent run blocker and has shown potential as a receiver.

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