The Denver Broncos used a first-round pick on tight end Noah Fant in the 2019 offseason, a move that really solidified John Elway's newfound addiction to speedy offensive skill players early on in the NFL Draft.
After taking Fant in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft, Elway went and picked Jerry Jeudy and KJ Hamler in the first and second rounds of the 2020 NFL Draft. In the fourth round of the 2020 draft, Elway made somewhat of a surprising selection when he pulled the trigger on Missouri tight end Albert Okwuegbunam.
The pick caught many off guard because the Broncos certainly have no shortage of tight ends on their roster right now:
- Noah Fant
- Nick Vannett
- Jeff Heuerman
- Jake Butt
- Troy Fumagalli
- Andrew Beck
- Austin Fort
The Broncos' move to pick up free agent tight end Nick Vannett caught some people off guard considering the previous depth at the position, but clearly John Elway, the rest of the front office, and the coaching staff wanted an overhaul at the position.