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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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KANSAS CITY, MO – OCTOBER 28: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs throws a pass in the pocket with heavy pressure from Josey Jewell #47 of the Denver Broncos during the first half of the game at Arrowhead Stadium on October 28, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO – OCTOBER 28: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs throws a pass in the pocket with heavy pressure from Josey Jewell #47 of the Denver Broncos during the first half of the game at Arrowhead Stadium on October 28, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images) /

Josey Jewell

The Broncos cashed in on a deep draft class by snatching up Josey Jewell near the top of the fourth round, and the decision to pick him has proven to be a very wise one.

Jewell has looked very good in his limited chances so far this season, playing in relief of or in rotation with Brandon Marshall.

Still, in his 213 overall snaps on defense this season, Jewell has no missed tackles. He’s the only rookie linebacker with that many snaps to have a perfect tackling efficiency rating.

Jewell’s instinctive play has been discussed on this platform since before he ever became a member of the Broncos, but now that he’s playing more, fans are getting the chance to see just what he can do.

No rookie in the NFL has contributed more on special teams than Jewell, either.

He looks like he will be a full-time starter by the end of this year, certainly for 2019.

Pick grade: A

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