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DENVER, CO - AUGUST 31: Running back De'Angelo Henderson #33 of the Denver Broncos rushes against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason NFL game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on August 31, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

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DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 31: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs is sacked by defensive end DeMarcus Walker #57 of the Denver Broncos 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) /

Rising Star: DeMarcus Walker, DL

Walker’s rookie season did not go as planned. A player whose natural position is at defensive end, the Broncos wanted to try him out at linebacker.

That was proven to be a mistake, so he will go back onto the defensive line in 2018 and likely the rest of his career.

The move is good for Walker because, during his final two seasons at Florida State, he recorded nine and 16 sacks, respectively. It is also a smart move to put him back at the defensive end position so that he would get on the field.

With the current linebacker depth, it would seem unlikely that Walker would find himself getting playing time.

Walker should very much be in the Broncos’ rotation at defensive end and should see some success at the position.

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