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Grading the full Broncos roster by position after the draft

By Travis Wakeman

Sep 19, 2021; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) catches a pass in the second quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2021; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) catches a pass in the second quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports /
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Denver Broncos linebacker Malik Reed (59) after the game against the Washington Football Team at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

Edge rusher/Outside linebacker (9): Bradley Chubb, Randy Gregory, Nik Bonitto, Malik Reed, Jonathon Cooper, Andre Mintze, Aaron Patrick, Chris Allen, Jonathan Kongbo

This is an area in which the Broncos are going to have to get good production from due to the fact that Paton has placed such an emphasis on it.

I was obviously high on the free-agent signing of Randy Gregory and feel like he could be a beast for this team, but the guy under the most pressure will be first-round pick Bradley Chubb, who has had too many health issues to ever be considered great.

Malik Reed has been a fantastic option off the bench when players have been unavailable (mostly Chubb) and second-round pick Nik Bonitto could push the pass-rushing unit over the top.

Jonathon Cooper was tremendous in his rookie season and undrafted free agent Chris Allen should have a really good chance to make the squad as well.

The Broncos could have one of the best pass-rushing units in the entire league if all of these players come through but even if there are some injuries or bumps in the road, there is plenty if quality depth to fall back on as well.

Grade: A

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