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Denver Broncos: Ranking the top 5 cornerbacks in the AFC West

By Mason Yellico

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - DECEMBER 03: Bradley Roby #29 of the Denver Broncos forces a fumble during the third quarter against the Miami Dolphins at the Hard Rock Stadium on December 3, 2017 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FL - DECEMBER 03: Bradley Roby #29 of the Denver Broncos forces a fumble during the third quarter against the Miami Dolphins at the Hard Rock Stadium on December 3, 2017 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images) /
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The Denver Broncos have some competition in the AFC West when it comes to cornerbacks. The big question is, which cornerbacks in the division are the best?

SAN DIEGO, CA – DECEMBER 06: Aqib Talib #21 of the Denver Broncos, Chris Harris #25 of the Denver Broncos, and Bradley Roby #29 of the Denver Broncos tackle Antonio Gates #85 of the San Diego Chargers during the first quarter of a game at Qualcomm Stadium on December 6, 2015, in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA – DECEMBER 06: Aqib Talib #21 of the Denver Broncos, Chris Harris #25 of the Denver Broncos, and Bradley Roby #29 of the Denver Broncos tackle Antonio Gates #85 of the San Diego Chargers during the first quarter of a game at Qualcomm Stadium on December 6, 2015, in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

In the passing league that the NFL is today, having good cornerback play is essential for every team. As Denver Broncos fans have seen firsthand throughout the years, having effective corners can completely change the outlook of a series, game, and even a season.

In the AFC West, the Broncos aren’t the only team that uses their good corners to their advantage. Los Angeles has a very good tandem in Casey Hayward and Trevor Williams, Kansas City just received Kendall Fuller in a trade, and Oakland signed Rashaan Melvin from the Colts this offseason.

The Broncos have been used to having the luxury of a dominant trio in Aqib Talib, Chris Harris Jr, and Bradley Roby. Things will be a bit different for the Broncos this year after losing Talib while adding players like Tramaine Brock and Isaac Yiadom.

With so many quality players at the position between the four teams in the division, putting together a top five certainty wasn’t easy.

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