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Denver Broncos: Five candidates to win punt return job

By Graham Tiedtke

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 30: Wide receiver River Cracraft #11 of the Denver Broncos comes up with a catch and first down under coverage by strong safety Jahleel Addae #37 of the Los Angeles Chargers in the second quarter of a game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on December 30, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 30: Wide receiver River Cracraft #11 of the Denver Broncos comes up with a catch and first down under coverage by strong safety Jahleel Addae #37 of the Los Angeles Chargers in the second quarter of a game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on December 30, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /
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River Cracraft
DENVER, COLORADO – DECEMBER 30: River Cracraft #11 of the Denver Broncos returns a punt against the Los Angeles Chargers at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on December 30, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /

River Cracraft, WR

Cracraft had the most action at punt returner for the Denver Broncos in 2018. He was back at the punt returner spot for twelve returns for 40 yards and eleven fair catches, while averaging 3.3 yards per return.

He had the team’s longest return of the season, with a 20-yard gain. While he hasn’t done a lot on the field for the Broncos on offense, special teams is likely how he makes the final 53-man roster.

Cracraft has a 40-time of 4.55 seconds, which is pretty dang fast. With the competition brewing, he’s going to get a fair shot at making the team and it should be at returner.

The Broncos receivers who will for sure be on the 53-man roster are Emmanuel Sanders, Courtland Sutton, and DaeSean Hamilton. There are open spots at the position.

I do expect him to make the team but he may have to find his way onto the roster from special teams.

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