Round 3, Pick 37: Carlos Henderson, WR – Louisiana Tech
What might stick out when you look at everything that Carlos Henderson has to offer coming out of Louisiana Tech is seemingly a plethora of contradictions. While his 5-11, 199-pound frame isn’t ideal, his quickness and hands most certainly are. And while he’s not a polished route-runner, he has the ability to beat his man in coverage any time he gets into the open field. He’s a bit of an enigma to say the least.
After posting gaudy numbers last season with the Bulldogs, Henderson elected to try and make it to the pro ranks. We know that the Broncos are set at the Nos. 1 and 2 wide receiver spots with Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders. While that may be so, they’re lacking a real playmaker behind them. Henderson could undoubtedly provide that for them with a little coaching and experience at this level.
He may not be it upon arrival in Denver (or wherever he plays next season), but he has the talent to develop into a real weapon in the passing game. While he may contribute out of the slot for the Broncos or on the outside even at times as he has experience there, he can also affect special teams as a return man. This is a nice Round 3 addition for the Broncos.