Denver Broncos: Experts react to K.J. Hamler pick
The Denver Broncos selected wide receiver K.J. Hamler with the 46th overall pick. What are the experts saying about the selection?
The Denver Broncos double-dipped at the wide receiver position to begin their 2020 NFL Draft class.
First, they selected Alabama wideout Jerry Jeudy with the 15th overall pick. Now, with the 46th pick in the 2020 draft, the Broncos selected Penn State wide receiver K.J. Hamler.
The fact that they went wide receiver two picks in a row shows that they clearly want to surround quarterback Drew Lock with weapons.
Here is what the experts are saying about this selection.
We’ve taken WR KJ Hamler from Penn State with the 46th overall pick. He’s an electric player with excellent speed and high character.
— John Elway (@johnelway) April 25, 2020
KJ’s also an outstanding kickoff and punt returner who can help us on special teams. pic.twitter.com/kPkbjuKg5w
Wow. Broncos not messing around. Jerry Jeudy AND KJ Hamler.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) April 25, 2020
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— Drew Lock (@DrewLock23) April 25, 2020
Broncos offense:
— Mike Clay (@MikeClayNFL) April 25, 2020
QB Drew Lock
RB Melvin Gordon
RB Phillip Lindsay
WR Courtland Sutton
WR Jerry Jeudy
WR KJ Hamler
TE Noah Fant
At No. 46, Broncos take KJ Hamler, a slot receiver/returner out of Penn State.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) April 25, 2020
KJ Hamler said he brings speed, quickness and play-making ability to the Broncos.
— Aric DiLalla (@AricDiLalla) April 25, 2020
The Broncos are definitely loading up on offense, therefore helping second-year quarterback Drew Lock be on his way to success for the future.
Hamler will be brought to the Denver Broncos to be a slot receiver. His speed will be a great asset to the wide receiver group. The team desperately needed help at slot receiver and hopes that Hamler will be the answer.
Hamler has the ability to create separation from the defender(s) covering him, making him an intriguing target for quarterback Drew Lock.
Here is a fun video posted by the Denver Broncos Twitter account regarding Hamler’s ability to get away from defenders.
We feel the need.
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) April 25, 2020
A need for speed. 😎#BroncosDraft | @Kj_hamler pic.twitter.com/aQAEMjSoVz
Hamler re-joins former Penn State teammate, Broncos wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton.
Hamler, 5’8”, said that his favorite player in the NFL is Eagles receiver DeSean Jackson, who is also known for his speed.
9NEWS tweeted an article about nine facts about K.J. Hamler.
9 fast facts to know about Broncos No. 46 overall pick K.J. Hamler (@Kj_hamler) via @PetersenWillhttps://t.co/AFUXDsyv91#9sports #BroncosCountry
— 9NEWS Sports Denver (@9NEWSSports) April 25, 2020
The happiest person on the Denver Broncos is probably Drew Lock, as he gets more help. The addition of Hamler continues to prove that the Denver Broncos want to surround Lock with some young talent.
Just last year, the team drafted tight end Noah Fant in the first round, and then offensive lineman Dalton Risner, right before Lock.
This will surely be a very fun offense to watch in the near future.