Broncos roster review: Linebacker Drew Sanders

With their 67th overall pick in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos selected Arkansas linebacker Drew Sanders. The former Alabama transfer was coming off a breakout year and was even given a first-round grade by some notable draft analysts. This selection gave Broncos fans some hope that Sanders could be their long-term answer at the linebacker position.

While Sanders showed some promise during camp and the preseason, he had his struggles throughout the year. At Alabama, he was an edge rusher but transitioned to off-ball linebacker at Arkansas. While he was productive, his inexperience at the position and lack of instincts in coverage really began to show. Due to these…