When it comes to running backs, the Denver Broncos have already put their cards on the table. It’s C.J. Anderson and then everybody else. You don’t dole out that kind of money to a running back unless you believe he can be a true No. 1 option.

That said, it doesn’t mean the Broncos are done at the position — far from it. While there are plenty of Broncos fans who like Kapri Bibbs and Juwan Thompson, nobody truly knows what either guy has to offer. There’s a reason why they were undrafted, and there’s a reason why they haven’t been able to get on the active roster. It would not be a surprise if Elway decided to upgrade in the draft, and it would not be a surprise if one of the two, if not both, weren’t on the roster come the start of the regular season — just ask Montee Ball.

Here are five guys that could make sense:

5. Derrick Henry

EXPERIENCE: Junior     

PROJECTED ROUND: 1st/2nd     HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-3/247 LBS

CAREER NUMBERS: 2,219 rushing yards; 42 rushing touchdowns; 17 receptions; 285 receiving yards; 3 receiving touchdowns

Let’s just say that there’s a reason why Derrick Henry is fifth on this list, and it’s because the chances of the Broncos selecting him are slim to none. In fact, if they did, it’d likely be a colossal mistake. At the 31st overall pick, which is where Denver would likely have to select him, it’s just too much of a risk; there are plenty of other options, as we’ll detail, later in the draft.

Still, Henry is a beast — literally, compared to other running backs, he looks like monster.

That’s Heisman-winning, NFL running back Mark Ingram standing next to Henry, and he looks like a small child!

Henry is the type of running back defenders hate. At 6-foot-3 and 247 pounds, he’s more than a tank; he’s a battle ship.