The Denver Broncos don’t have a first-round decide within the draft this yr after buying and selling it to the Seattle Seahawks as a part of the Russell Wilson swap.
So, except the workforce makes a commerce, Denver’s first decide within the 2022 NFL draft would be the last choice within the second spherical, No. 64 general.
The Broncos have picked at that spot just one time of their historical past, in 2009. Former coach Josh McDaniels used decide No. 64 to pick out North Carolina tight finish Richard Quinn 13 years in the past after Quinn caught 12 passes for 124 yards and two touchdowns in his last two years with the Tar Heels.
McDaniels deciding on Quinn that early within the draft was a little bit of a shock as NFL.com had predicted earlier than the draft that “Quinn might nonetheless be ready to listen to his title known as late within the draft.”
Quinn was drafted primarily for his blocking potential and he solely caught one cross for 9 years in two seasons with the Broncos earlier than being launched with an harm settlement forward of the 2011 season.
Quinn went on to spend time with 5 extra NFL groups however didn’t play in any common season video games after 2011. He retired in 2014.
Denver followers will hope drafting at No. 64 general goes higher this yr. The Broncos at present personal eight picks, together with a pair of third-round choices.
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