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Albert Okwegbunam is fifth tight end picked by Broncos in last six NFL drafts. Here’s how the others fared.

John Elway switched things up this year.

Yes, he drafted a tight end for the fourth year in a row, and the fifth time in his last six NFL drafts. But this time he picked an SEC tight end with his selection of Missouri’s Albert Okwegbunam. The previous four: All from the Big Ten.

Sometimes, you gotta zig when everyone else zags.

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Here’s a look at how the previous four tight end draftees fared with the Broncos:

Year Round (overall) Player (School) Games Rec-Yds-TDs
Comment: Set Broncos rookie records for TEs in receptions (40) and receiving yards (562).