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TEMPE, AZ - NOVEMBER 22: Wide receiver River Cracraft #21 of the Washington State Cougars runs onto the field before the college football game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium on November 22, 2014 in Tempe, Arizona. The Sun Devils defeated the Cougars 52-31. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

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SALT LAKE CITY, UT – SEPTEMBER 01: Wide receiver Tim Patrick #12 of the Utah Utes scores on a 57 yard pass reception, in the fourth quarter of their 24-0 win over the Southern Utah Thunderbirds, at Rice-Eccles Stadium on September 1, 2016 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr/Getty Images) /

Tim Patrick, WR

While many Broncos fans are upset with the weird situation surrounding former third-round pick Carlos Henderson, no one is complaining about the team’s enviable depth at wide receiver behind him.

That depth includes Tim Patrick, who has come seemingly out of nowhere to seize one of the top six receiver spots along with River Cracraft.

Patrick, unlike Cracraft, is a big-bodied receiver with elite speed and measurables.

Still, each player offers something valuable to the team, and both players have proven their worth on special teams.

Patrick has excelled catching passes first and foremost and has really impressed the coaches with his hard work.

The former Utah receiver has struggled with his health in the past, suffering a compound fracture of his leg while at college.

In case you didn’t get a chance to read it, Patrick’s story is incredible, and his journey to the Denver Broncos even more so.

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