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Denver Broncos 2017 NFL re-draft: Righting the major wrongs

By Sayre Bedinger

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: (L-R) Garett Bolles of Utah and his son Kingston pose with Commissioner of the National Football League Roger Goodell after being picked #20 overall by the Denver Broncosduring the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: (L-R) Garett Bolles of Utah and his son Kingston pose with Commissioner of the National Football League Roger Goodell after being picked #20 overall by the Denver Broncosduring the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – SEPTEMBER 23: Punter Rigoberto Sanchez #2 of the Indianapolis Colts punts the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on September 23, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – SEPTEMBER 23: Punter Rigoberto Sanchez #2 of the Indianapolis Colts punts the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on September 23, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

Seventh round: Rigoberto Sanchez, P, Hawaii (Colts)

Original pick: Chad Kelly, QB, Ole Miss

I almost just kept Swag Kelly here, but obviously if we’re using foresight or hindsight, that wasn’t the right pick either way.

Therefore, I picked Sanchez, who looks like one of the bright young punters in the NFL today.

The Colts just re-signed him to a long-term extension and Tom McMahon — the Broncos’ current special teams coordinator — was the one who unearthed him.

The Colts almost signed Colby Wadman over Sanchez, so I guess McMahon ultimately got the best of both worlds here.

At this point in time, the Broncos still had Riley Dixon, but specialists who stand out like this guy and players who can truly flip field position are worthy of drafting, and Sanchez has proven he is a player who should have been among the top 252 picks in this particular draft.

2017 re-draft recap

1. Ryan Ramczyk, OT, Wisconsin
2. Alvin Kamara, RB, Tennessee
3a. John Johnson, S, Boston College
3b. Dede Westbrook, WR, Oklahoma
5a. George Kittle, TE, Iowa
5b. Chase Roullier, OL, Wyoming
6. Chris Carson, RB, Oklahoma State
7. Rigoberto Sanchez, P, Hawaii

Next. Ranking Broncos position groups top to bottom. dark

Who knows? If the Broncos had put together a draft like this, they might be a lot closer to contending for a Super Bowl right now.

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