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Denver Broncos: In-Depth 2017 NFL Draft Review

By Jon Dove

Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Garett Bolles (Utah) holds his son Kingston Bolles as he poses with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell as he is selected as the number 20 overall pick to the Denver Broncos in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Garett Bolles (Utah) holds his son Kingston Bolles as he poses with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell as he is selected as the number 20 overall pick to the Denver Broncos in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 12, 2016; Iowa City, IA, USA; Michigan Wolverines tight end Jake Butt (88) catches a pass for a first down in front of Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Manny Rugamba (5) at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa beat Michigan 14 to 13. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Iowa City, IA, USA; Michigan Wolverines tight end Jake Butt (88) catches a pass for a first down in front of Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Manny Rugamba (5) at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa beat Michigan 14 to 13. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports /

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Despite some concerns, Bolles is a high-upside prospect who has the talent to find early success. Stabilizing the offensive line was one of the Broncos offseason goals and this pick helped accomplish that feat.

DeMarcus Walker is a steady performer who is still developing as a player. He has flashed major upside as a pass rusher. Look for him to quickly become a part of Denver’s defensive line rotation. I wouldn’t be surprised to see Walker in the starting lineup by the end of the year.

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The Jake Butt pick is going to wind up being a major steal. He’s a mismatch problem in the passing game and is a willing blocker. At this time next year we all will be saying how bright Butt’s future is in the Broncos offense.

Denver added some explosiveness to their offense with Carlos Henderson and Isaiah McKenzie. These are two guys who are extremely dangerous with the football in their hands. McKenzie should grab the roll of primary kick returner early in his rookie season.

Call me crazy, but I see Chad Kelly earning a stop on this roster and part of the team’s future plans. He has tons of talent and could mature in a more professional setting.

Grade: A

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