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How the Denver Broncos identify athletes for every position

By Sayre Bedinger

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 10: Outside linebacker Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos celebrates along with Shelby Harris #96 after a sack against the New York Jets in the third quarter of a game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 10, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 10: Outside linebacker Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos celebrates along with Shelby Harris #96 after a sack against the New York Jets in the third quarter of a game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 10, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /
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CARSON, CA – OCTOBER 22: Devontae Booker #23 of the Denver Broncos is seen during the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at the StubHub Center on October 22, 2017 in Carson, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
CARSON, CA – OCTOBER 22: Devontae Booker #23 of the Denver Broncos is seen during the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at the StubHub Center on October 22, 2017 in Carson, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

RB (5) — Devontae Booker, De’Angelo Henderson, Royce Freeman, David Williams, Phillip Lindsay
Ht: 5-10 (Hi: 6-0, Lo: 5-7);
Wt: 215 (Hi: 229, Lo: 190);
40: 4.49;
Vert: 34;
3-cone: 7.20 (Booker not known);
Bench: 19

FB (1) — Andy Janovich: 6-1, 238; 4.81; Vert: 34; Bench: 30; 3-cone: 7.28

Running back was a position I decided to split in two because adding Janovich would have skewed the results significantly in the weight area, 40-yard dash time, and bench press.

With that being said, Janovich is an exceptional athlete for his size and position.

As a whole, the Broncos’ profile at running back is about what you would expect generally at that position. The numbers posted are not Saquon Barkley-esque, but they are very good overall.

If you were to put together how you’d want a starting running back to look in today’s NFL, this composite player would be pretty ideal. The Broncos have a good combination and variation of players with size, speed, quickness, and explosiveness at the running back spot.

Thanks to the rookies brought in, the team speed at this position was substantially upgraded.

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