Broncos' 53-man depth chart projection after the 2023 NFL Draft
The Denver Broncos made some additions to their team in free agency that we all liked for the most part. Payton and Paton addressed needs and made the team better on paper. The 2023 NFL Draft was much of the same.The Broncos only drafted five guys, so we can expect the UDFA guys to be […]
The Denver Broncos made some additions to their team in free agency that we all liked for the most part. Payton and Paton addressed needs and made the team better on paper. The 2023 NFL Draft was much of the same.
The Broncos only drafted five guys, so we can expect the UDFA guys to be huge in the training camp program. They will want to see if any can be like a Brandon Johnson or Jalen Virgil last season. So, how will the roster look when it's time to cut down to 53?
Enter line here. Note: Players with one asterisk (*) represent 2023 draft picks and players with double asterisks (**) represent 2023 undrafted free agents.
| Position(s) | Starter(s) | Backup(s) |
|---|---|---|
Quarterback | Russell Wilson | Jarrett Stidham |
Running back | Javonte Williams | Samaje Perine Damarea Crockett Emanuel Wilson** |
Fullback | Mike Burton | N/A |
Wide receiver | Jerry Jeudy | KJ Hamler Marvin Mims* Kendall Hinton Montrell Washington |
Tight end | Greg Dulcich | Chris Manhertz Albert Okwuegbunam Nate Adkins** |
Tackle | Garrett Bowles | Quinn Bailey Casey Tucker |
Guard | Ben Powers | Alex Palczewski** |
Center | Lloyd Cushenberry | Luke Wattenberg |
Defensive line | Zach Allen | Eyioma Uwazurike Jonathan Harris |
Outside linebacker | Baron Browning | Nik Bonitto Jake Martin Jonathan Cooper |
Inside linebacker | Josey Jewell | Jonas Griffith Drew Sanders* |
Safety | Justin Simmons | P.J. Locke JL Skinner |
Cornerback | K’Waun Williams | Essang Bassey Tremon Smith Riley Moss* |
Punter | Riley Dixon | N/A |
Kicker | Brandon Mcmanus | N/A |
The Broncos are most certainly a better team than they were last year just based on their roster on paper. Sure, you could always have a season like last year where everything went wrong. But for the most part, this team is better.
The Broncos could also have some UDFA guys make the roster like Alex Palczewski from Illinois and Emanuel Wilson from Fort Valley State. Both are guys that have a ton of talent and just so happen to play a position the Broncos need some depth with.
Either way, I think it is safe to say that the Broncos are doing it the right way so far, and the staff is putting this team in position to be more successful in 2023.
