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What is the prototypical Broncos draft pick? Here’s a breakdown of the 54 selections in the John Elway era

First and Orange | March 2, 2018

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INDIANAPOLIS — Broncos general manager John Elway heads into his eighth NFL draft as a team executive and arguably his more important yet. Over the years Elway has said he likes to plug his biggest roster holes in free agency and use the draft to add complimentary pieces. But what exactly is looking for in selecting those pieces?

Here’s a breakdown of his 54 selections in years past:

Schools

  • Elway has chosen three players from Oklahoma — the most of any school — and all of whom are/were defenders: DL Jeremy Beal in 2011, DB Quinton Carter in 2011 and LB Corey Nelson in 2014.
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