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Grading the 2018 Denver Broncos Draft Class

By Tylor Walden

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: Austin Denton, a 17-year-old cancer survivor, poses with Bradley Chubb of NC State after he was selected #5 overall by the Denver Broncos during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft as NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell looks on at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: Austin Denton, a 17-year-old cancer survivor, poses with Bradley Chubb of NC State after he was selected #5 overall by the Denver Broncos during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft as NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell looks on at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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EUGENE, OR – NOVEMBER 12: Running back Royce Freeman #21 of the Oregon Ducks runs with the ball during the first quarter of the game against the Stanford Cardinal at Autzen Stadium on November 12, 2016 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images) /

Third Round (71st Overall)- Royce Freeman

A huge upgrade at the running back position, Royce Freeman looks to be a solid contributor to the Denver Broncos running game. There is even speculation that he could be in line to become the starting running back for the team.

If he is able to do that, it would be a great step in the right direction. And it looks as if he can be the one to be the cowbell for the Denver Broncos.

His bruiser style mentality should help the team in the red zone. And we all know how the Broncos struggled there. Plus, he could help in short yardage situations.

Royce Freeman has that no quit mentality. The Broncos could sure use a guy in the running game like that. I am excited to see what he can do.

Grade: B

Round Three (99th Overall) – Isaac Yiadom

When I first heard his name called, I was puzzled. With so many players, I was uncertain on who Yiadom was. Looking at his highlights, this guy can hit! It is almost like the ball automatically is removed from the receiver as soon as he makes contact.

That kind of hard hitting in the secondary will benefit the team a lot. Without T.J. Ward on the team, the Broncos are going to need a hard hitting defensive back.

What will interest me is how much of an impact he can make from the start. He could get some playing time as the fourth cornerback and could be a nickle if he performs well.

Here is to hoping that he can help maintain the No Fly Zone mentality.

Grade: B

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