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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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BATON ROUGE, LA – NOVEMBER 11: David Williams #33 of the Arkansas Razorbacks runs with the ball against the LSU Tigers at Tiger Stadium on November 11, 2017 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /

Round Six (183rd Overall) – Sam Jones

After what seemed to be a long time that Denver went without drafting offensive line, the team does it with their first sixth round pick. I felt as if this pick was a bit of a stretch. They could have drafted him later on. But, with the lack of offensive linemen remaining, it was bound to happen.

As far as Sam Jones goes, I just see him on the practice squad for the time being. Nothing about his play signals me as flashy or impressive. Hopefully, with some work, he can improve. Perhaps somewhere down the road, he will have enough experience to play.

Grade: C-

Round Six (217th Overall) – Keishawn Bierria

The Broncos continue to add depth at the inside linebacker position with Keishawn Bierria. From what I have read and heard, his athletic abilities might limit him in the long run. However, I believe this is a great move for the Broncos as far as special teams is concerned.

I truly have no idea what he can do on the defensive side of the football. But his sure tackling abilities will help contribute on special teams in a big way.

Grade: C 

Round Seven – David Williams

The last pick in the NFL Draft for the Broncos was at running back. Elway was not kidding around when he wanted production out of his offense. David Williams looks as if he could be a solid producer in the running game.

He does not have a lot of wear and tear on him. So, he could find a way to contribute. Unless he can make some noise, I can see the Broncos placing him on the practice squad. Very well could be a solid player if things work out.

Grade: C

Next: Denver Broncos Roster Overview After Draft

Overall Grade

Despite the low grades I gave the last few picks, this could very well be the best draft class I have seen in all my years as a Denver Broncos fan following the draft. Each player has some sort of potential.

This team has a chance to be very successful with these draft selections. You will not hear any complaining from me. I honestly think they had the top three best draft selections in 2018.

In my opinion, they only reached for one player. But every other pick was a great choice. Kudos to John Elway for this wonderful draft class.

Overall Grade: A-

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