ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- It was a year of transition for the Denver Broncos. They were minimal participants in free agency, so they hoped for -- and needed -- more than they got from their rookie class.
Injuries certainly didn't help, as three of their eight picks from the 2017 draft spent the season on injured reserve. In the end, the Broncos had just one draft pick who was a starter -- left tackle Garett Bolles -- and the older, veteran players often wondered when the youngsters were going to kick it in gear.
| Round/Pick | Name | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/20 | Garett Bolles | OT | UTAH |
| 2/51 | DeMarcus Walker | DE | FLORIDA STATE |
| 3/82 | Carlos Henderson | WR | LOUISIANA TECH |
| 3/101 | Brendan Langley | CB | LAMAR |
| 5/145 | Jake Butt | TE | MICHIGAN |
| 5/172 | Isaiah McKenzie | WR | GEORGIA |
| 6/203 | De'Angelo Henderson | RB | COASTAL CAROLINA |
| 7/253 | Chad Kelly | QB | OLE MISS |
Grade: Below average
Best rookie: Several of the Broncos' undrafted rookies ended up in situational roles by season's end and showed promise, but among the draft picks, Bolles went end-to-end as the starter at left tackle.