Ranking every NFL team’s offensive supporting cast post-draft
10. Denver Broncos
RB: Melvin Gordon, Phillip Lindsay, Royce Freeman (22/25)
After Phillip Lindsay already put up two consecutive 1,000-yard seasons, the Broncos signed Melvin Gordon to make this committee even more dangerous. Even though Gordon has underwhelmed compared to his first-round pedigree, he’s a multidimensional back that will be effective running inside the tackles and in goal-line situations. Freeman will be a solid change of pace back and insurance in case Lindsay or Gordon go down.
WR: Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy, KJ Hamler, Tim Patrick (21/25)
The Broncos made it a point to build up this wide receiver core, and they did so in the draft. Denver spent their first two picks on wide receivers, grabbing one of the most complete prospects in the draft in Jeudy and following that up with Hamler in the second. They already have Sutton, who went over 1,100 yards last season; they may be young, but this is an up and coming wideout lineup.
TE: Noah Fant, Jeff Heuerman, Albert Okwuegbunam (20/25)
Like T.J. Hockenson, Fant hadn’t shown too much last season aside from flashes in several games; still, he has the potential to join the elite ranks if he can build on his rookie campaign. Heuerman has been a low-upside veteran for a while, but he’s a reliable second-string tight end. To top it all off, Denver added Okwuegbunam on Day 3 of the draft to potentially supplant Heuerman.
Offensive Line: Garett Bolles, Dalton Risner, Graham Glasgow, Lloyd Cushenberry III, Ja’Wuan James (22/25)
The Denver offensive line is stocked with high draft picks and capable starters. Denver went out this offseason to grab Graham Glasgow to solidify the center position and drafted Lloyd Cushenberry in the third round. After giving up 41 sacks last year, this line is much improved and should provide adequate protection for their young quarterback
Total Score: 85/100
Summary: Denver has gone all-in on giving Drew Lock everything he needs to succeed. They spent their first three draft picks on offensive players, grabbed a starting offensive lineman in free agency, and brought over Melvin Gordon to add to an already capable backfield. Denver’s supporting cast is worthy of a top-ten ranking on this list.