Last season, the Denver Broncos' leading rusher was Javonte Williams with just 513 yards on the ground. Due to these struggles, the team made improving their run game a priority this past offseason. It became even more of a priority after they allowed Williams to hit free agency, where he signed with the Dallas Cowboys. Despite Williams leaving the team and their struggles in the run game, the team decided not to sign a back during free agency. That meant the team would look towards the draft to find their new starting running back.
It was no secret that the Broncos would draft a back; it was just a matter of when.