ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — In a little more than three weeks, the 2022 NFL Draft will begin and the Broncos will aim to add the next wave of talent to their roster.
General Manager George Paton received plenty of attention for trading for quarterback Russell Wilson, but the Broncos’ front-office leader’s biggest strength may be his ability to evaluate talent in the draft. And while the Broncos gave up plenty of capital for Wilson, they still have five picks between the end of the second round and the middle of the fourth round. Put simply, Denver can still add impact players on Days 2 and 3 of the draft.
As we continue to turn our attention toward this year’s draft, let’s pivot for a moment and review Paton’s first draft class. Over the course of three days, Paton added a slew of talented players. Of the Broncos’ 10 picks, four became starters by the end of their rookie season — and 60 percent of the class contributed at a high level at some point in Year 1. He and the Broncos were later…