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Denver Broncos: 5 best first-round picks in team history

By Travis Wakeman

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 9: Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas #88 of the Denver Broncos appeals to the referee for a touchdown call after making a catch on the edge of the end zone against the Seattle Seahawks at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on September 9, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. The catch was ruled a touchdown and not challenged. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 9: Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas #88 of the Denver Broncos appeals to the referee for a touchdown call after making a catch on the edge of the end zone against the Seattle Seahawks at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on September 9, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. The catch was ruled a touchdown and not challenged. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /
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Denver Broncos, Von Miller
Denver Broncos, Von Miller (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images) /

1. Von Miller, LB, 2011

If Gradishar is not No. 1 on this list, you know that the player who is has to be special, and Von Miller is.

Miller is the best first-round pick in team history and most fans would likely concur. The  Broncos got exactly what they hoped they were getting with the No. 2 overall pick in 2011 and since then, Miller has established himself as one of the best pass-rushers in NFL history.

He has been incredibly good during his career and what’s startling is that he could have even bigger numbers if not for injuries and a suspension early in his career.

Miller was the star of the win in  Super Bowl 50 in which he was named the game’s Most Valuable Player. He is also the Broncos’ all-time leader in career sacks.

Von has 106 career sacks and has been voted to the Pro Bowl eight times. Though he may not be effective as he once was, he has a chance to add to those numbers as his playing career is still going.

That shows you how good this player is. All of the names above him have been out of football for many years, decades in some cases. Von, an active player, is No. 1 on this list.

But who can disagree?

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