It’s been a long offseason of speculation, workouts and infinite mock drafts that seem to change on a daily basis. Alas, the 2017 NFL Draft is here, kicking off at 6 p.m. MT.
The Denver Broncos enter the draft after a disappointing 2016 that saw the team fail to make the playoffs after hopes of defending their Super Bowl 50 title. Struggling against the run, protecting the quarterback and putting points on the scoreboard are all areas of concern for the Broncos as team GM John Elway begins his seventh draft as the team’s decision maker.
There have been a tirade of players associated with the Denver Broncos since the conclusion of the 2016 season. With various media outlets and analysts connecting certain players to the Broncos, here’s a look at oft-mentioned players who fans can expect Denver not to take in the first round of this year’s draft.