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Denver Broncos: Top Safeties In The AFC West Heading Into 2018

By Cody Roark

Denver Broncos strong safety Justin Simmons (31) returns an interception for a touchdown in the third quarter against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Jim Rassol/Sun Sentinel/TNS via Getty Images)
Denver Broncos strong safety Justin Simmons (31) returns an interception for a touchdown in the third quarter against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Jim Rassol/Sun Sentinel/TNS via Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – NOVEMBER 12: Strong safety Justin Simmons #31 of the Denver Broncos celebrates after a sack against the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on November 12, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – NOVEMBER 12: Strong safety Justin Simmons #31 of the Denver Broncos celebrates after a sack against the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on November 12, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /

1. Justin Simmons – Denver Broncos

Justin Simmons was a phenomenal surprise for the Denver Broncos in 2017. Every week, Simmons improved and became one of the more consistent players on the Broncos defense despite the team’s struggles.

He was versatile in nearly every element of the game, flying up in run support and high pointing the ball in the air on pass attempts.

His performance last season pegs him as the top safety on this list in the division. He had two interceptions, five pass breakups, and 46 tackles in 13 games played. Simmons missed the final three games of the regular season due to injury.

As Denver approaches Training Camp this month, Simmons is one of the top players at his position to watch in the AFC West.

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