The Denver Broncos have released their first unofficial depth chart ahead of Saturday’s preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers, and as always, there’s nothing to read into because it’s a league formality that forces Sean Payton to release one.
Denver Broncos release first unofficial depth chart
The Denver Broncos have an extremely talented young roster that’s filled with ascending players and key veterans that head coach Sean Payton hopes can take this team deeper into the playoffs.
Bo Nix, to nobody’s surprise, is the starting quarterback, and that’s unquestioned. Let’s take a look at some of the position battles we’ve been keeping our eye on throughout camp.
For Payton, he’s never been a big believer in the hype around a depth chart or who is starting. He rotates tons of players in the regular season, and the depth chart for him is more of him having to submit it to the league for formality purposes.
Rookies typically show up on the bottom of the depth chart, which was the case for Nix last season.
At running back, the initial release has J.K. Dobbins listed as the first back, followed by Jaleel McLaughlin, Audric Estime, Tyler Badie, Blake Watson, and second-round rookie RJ Harvey.
Denver’s deep wide receiver room has Courtland Sutton and Marvin Mims listed as the primary two names, with Devaughn Vele, Trent Sherfield, Pat Bryant, and Courtney Jackson listed behind Sutton.
Behind Mims, Troy Franklin, Michael Bandy, Joaquin Davis, Jerjuan Newton, and Kyrese Rowan round out the order on the unofficial depth chart.
At tight end, Evan Engram leads the way, followed by Adam Trautman, Nate Adkins, Lucas Krull, Caleb Lohner, and Caden Prieskorn.
Rookie first-round pick Jahdae Barron is listed as third at nickel behind Reese Taylor and Ja’Quan McMillian.
Going into Saturday’s preseason opener, there’s nothing to read into when it comes to this unofficial depth chart.
