2021 Broncos' Season, Wide Receivers

 


The NFL Draft is over, so it's time to re-visit the Broncos' position groups and see where the team is heading into the season. Today I'm continuing with the Wide Receivers.

This group has a lot of talent and potential, and also under-went a change. DaeSean Hamilton, who was heading into his fourth season in Denver, tore his ACL away from the team. While it was unclear what role he'd play, or if he'd even be on the team, the injury clarified things. The Broncos released him, similar to what was done with Ja'Wuan James.

But the Broncos have plenty of other options. That starts with fellow fourth-year guy Courtland Sutton. The Broncos' No. 1 receiver missed most of 2020, but he's due back healthy to start training camp. That will make a big difference for Drew Lock, who needs to take a step forward in year three. We will also, hopefully, get to see Sutton and Jerry Jeudy paired together on the field for a season, which is an exciting prospect.

Jeudy had a decent rookie campaign and the hope is he steps forward again in year two. He and Sutton figure to form the top of the depth chart, with third-year tight end Noah Fant joining in to provide a solid starting group for the Broncos. Fortunately, the Broncos also have good depth behind those starters.

The Broncos have second-year receiver K.J. Hamler, a Second-Round pick a year ago, and Tim Patrick, who re-signed as a restricted free agent. Both contributed last year, and adding with a healthy Sutton give the Broncos an impressive top of the depth chart. Those four seem like locks to be on the roster in 2021. But who else makes it?

The Broncos have Diontae Spencer, a talented returner, who plays wide receiver, He figures to be in the mix, too. Beyond that, the team returns last year's Seventh-Round selection, Tyrie Cleveland, and this year's Sixth Round pick, Seth Williams, out of Auburn. The Broncos also have Trinity Benson, undrafted local kid Warren Jackson and Kendall Hinton, who started a game at quarterback last season.

So, even without Hamilton, the Broncos have a loaded group. But the team will only keep six or seven, possibly even as low as five. That means there will be plenty of competition in camp and the pre-season, and likely some tough cuts come early September.

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