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Denver Broncos: Rookie report card through the bye week

By Sayre Bedinger

DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 4: Running back Phillip Lindsay #30 of the Denver Broncos runs onto the field during player introductions before a game against the Houston Texans at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on November 4, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 4: Running back Phillip Lindsay #30 of the Denver Broncos runs onto the field during player introductions before a game against the Houston Texans at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on November 4, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – OCTOBER 14: Kicker Cairo Santos #3 of the Los Angeles Rams reacts alongside punter Johnny Hekker #6 as cornerback Isaac Yiadom #41 of the Denver Broncos indicates that a fourth-quarter field goal attempt was no good during a game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on October 14, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – OCTOBER 14: Kicker Cairo Santos #3 of the Los Angeles Rams reacts alongside punter Johnny Hekker #6 as cornerback Isaac Yiadom #41 of the Denver Broncos indicates that a fourth-quarter field goal attempt was no good during a game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on October 14, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

Isaac Yiadom

The Broncos were impressed by Isaac Yiadom at the 2018 Senior Bowl and spent a third-round pick on him, much to the delight of the NFL Draft community.

Yiadom became a fan favorite for his press-man skills and length on the outside, along with a willingness to be physical. So far as a rookie, however, it’s been tough sledding.

In nine games, Yiadom has just 50 coverage snaps and has allowed seven receptions with a near-perfect QB rating allowed in coverage.

Those numbers are skewed slightly based on a couple of big plays allowed, but Yiadom’s small body of work is all we have to go on at this point, and it has just been ‘okay’.

Yiadom’s skills are definintely there. He nearly seized the third cornerback job in training camp before getting exposed a little in the preseason. The Broncos opted to bring Adam Jones in at that point.

Still, Yiadom maybe just needs some time and looks like he will be a solid player for the Broncos, but he’s got a long way to go.

Pick grade: C-

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