Denver Broncos: Running back position preview and season outlook

DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 19: Devontae Booker #23 of the Denver Broncos carries the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on November 19, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 19: Devontae Booker #23 of the Denver Broncos carries the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on November 19, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /
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Taking a look at the Denver Broncos running back group and what each player brings to the table for the 2018 season and beyond…

Devontae Booker
DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 31: Running back Devontae Booker #23 of the Denver Broncos is tackled by cornerback Kenneth Acker #25 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 31, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. The Chiefs defeated the Broncos 27-24. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /

The Denver Broncos have a rich history of cranking out successful running backs no matter their draft status.

The franchise’s all-time leader in rushing yards remains former league MVP, Super Bowl MVP, and Hall of Famer Terrell Davis (7,607) and despite the Broncos’ success at quickly developing talent at the running back position, they haven’t had anyone really sustain that success over a long period of time.

C.J. Anderson, who was released this offseason, ranks ninth all-time in Broncos history with 3,051 yards.

Tatum Bell has the 11th most rushing yards in Denver Broncos history.

As was stated, the list of backs to be productive in Denver is quite long, but their production is short-lived.

The Broncos have a brand new stable of backs this offseason looking to etch their names in the history books. Let’s take a look at each player at this position, and what they bring to the table…