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Grading the Denver Broncos’ entire 2021 rookie class

By Travis Wakeman

DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 28: Lnside linebacker Baron Browning #56 of the Denver Broncos celebrates after a play during the first half against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High on November 28, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 28: Lnside linebacker Baron Browning #56 of the Denver Broncos celebrates after a play during the first half against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High on November 28, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /
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The Denver Broncos added wide receiver Seth Williams in the 2021 NFL Draft.
Auburn wide receiver Seth Williams (18) snags a catch during the second quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. /

Sixth-round: Seth Williams, WR, Auburn

The Broncos decided to take a shot on a raw receiver in Auburn’s Seth Williams in the sixth round. Because the team was deep at the wide receiver position, they could afford to allow him to develop, and he did.

Williams spent nearly the entire season on the practice squad before being promoted to the main roster ahead of the season finale against the Kansas City Chiefs. He caught one pass for 34 yards in that game and who knows, maybe that one catch will give him a ton of confidence going into year two.

Williams will again be buried on the depth chart next summer so he will have to lean on his physical abilities and the experience he gained as a rookie to earn a spot on the roster.

The ability is there and in Nathaniel Hackett’s new offense, he may be able to find a role. But his rookie season was a bit too quiet to warrant a grade that is better than barely passing.

Grade: C-

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