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Denver Broncos: Linebacker position preview and 2018 outlook

By Sayre Bedinger

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 14: Jacoby Brissett #7 of the Indianapolis Colts talks with Brandon Marshall #54 of the Denver Broncos after a touchdown during the first half at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 14, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 14: Jacoby Brissett #7 of the Indianapolis Colts talks with Brandon Marshall #54 of the Denver Broncos after a touchdown during the first half at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 14, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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SEATTLE, WA – NOVEMBER 12: Running back Justin Davis #22 of the USC Trojans is tackled by linebacker Keishawn Bierria #7 of the Washington Huskies on November 12, 2016, at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington. The Trojans defeated the Huskies 24-13. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA – NOVEMBER 12: Running back Justin Davis #22 of the USC Trojans is tackled by linebacker Keishawn Bierria #7 of the Washington Huskies on November 12, 2016, at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington. The Trojans defeated the Huskies 24-13. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) /

Keishawn Bierria, age 22

Despite re-signing Todd Davis in 2018 and drafting Josey Jewell out of Iowa, the Broncos liked what they saw from Washington Huskies linebacker Keishawn Bierria.

Bierria didn’t post earth-shattering numbers at Washington, but was constantly around the football and was a longtime starter for one of the best defenses in college football over the course of the past three seasons.

Bierria’s inclusion in this unit and the number of key plays he made recovering fumbles, making tackles on special teams, and blitzing the quarterback indicates to me that he can be a very versatile player early on for the Broncos.

With Bierria, the Broncos essentially have their Corey Nelson replacement, as Nelson left for the Philadelphia Eagles this offseason.

Bierria is going to have to prove his worth on special teams throughout the rest of the offseason to earn his place, but the Broncos liked him enough after their pre-draft meeting to draft him in round six, so we should be seeing plenty of him on special teams in 2018.

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