Denver Broncos: What to expect from the rookies in 2018

ENGLEWOOD, CO - APRIL 28: Denver Broncos second round draft pick Courtland Sutton during his introductory press conference at Dove Valley April 28, 2018. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
ENGLEWOOD, CO - APRIL 28: Denver Broncos second round draft pick Courtland Sutton during his introductory press conference at Dove Valley April 28, 2018. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post via Getty Images) /
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The Denver Broncos have a star-studded rookie class in 2018. What should we expect from them in their first season with the team?

ENGLEWOOD, CO – APRIL 28: Denver Broncos second-round draft pick Courtland Sutton during his introductory press conference at Dove Valley April 28, 2018. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
ENGLEWOOD, CO – APRIL 28: Denver Broncos second-round draft pick Courtland Sutton during his introductory press conference at Dove Valley April 28, 2018. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post via Getty Images) /

The Denver Broncos’ star-studded rookie class will carry with it some huge expectations for the 2018 season.

After finishing 5-11 in the 2017 season, the Broncos were able to pick high in every round and find some impact players on both sides of the football.

What are some realistic expectations for this group for the 2018 season?

After a disastrous 2017 season, the Broncos’ coaching staff will need to find ways to get this talented rookie group incorporated into the team’s gameday plans.

Gone are the days of tough rookie love. Watching the Broncos struggle to 11 losses last season with an eight-game losing streak was brutal enough, but having only one rookie (Garett Bolles) make a significant impact on the roster made it even worse.

Let’s take one more look at the Broncos’ rookie class in 2018 in all three phases and what kind of impact each player can be expected to make…