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Denver Broncos Draft Rewind: 2016 Class Review

By Aric Manthey

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 29: Justin Simmons #31 of the Denver Broncos signals a missed field goal in the first quarter of a game against the Oakland Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High on December 29, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 29: Justin Simmons #31 of the Denver Broncos signals a missed field goal in the first quarter of a game against the Oakland Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High on December 29, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – AUGUST 27: Punter Riley Dixon #9 of the Denver Broncos in action against the Los Angeles Rams at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on August 27, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – AUGUST 27: Punter Riley Dixon #9 of the Denver Broncos in action against the Los Angeles Rams at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on August 27, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /

Riley Dixon, Punter

Finally, we’ve reached the last pick of this Draft class. Riley Dixon was brought in to be the replacement of Britton Colquitt, the long time punter for the team.

In his two years as a Bronco, Riley Dixon averaged 45.7 yards per punt. The numbers, while solid, were not enough to keep his services in the Mile High City. After two years on the job, Dixon was traded to the New York Giants to make room for Marquette King.

In hindsight, that may have been a big mistake by the Broncos. Since Dixon’s departure, the Broncos have struggled to find any consistency with their punting game. Dixon was by no means an All-Pro but at the very least, he was more consistent and far cheaper than his replacement.

While his stay in Denver was cut after two years, I feel like the value he gave the Broncos warrants a decent grade.

Grade: C 

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