The Denver Broncos certainly have plenty of star power on their roster, but they also have a few players who don't get the credit they deserve. Underrated players are a too-common reality of the NFL, whether that be in terms of their contract or how they are viewed by the fanbase and others. With that in mind, here are the three most underrated players on the Chiefs in 2016.
WR Cody Latimer
It's okay if you forgot about Latimer (that's what makes him underrated, after all), Denver's second round pick in 2013. He's done nothing in his NFL career, posting just eight catches for 82 yards and a score. That's single-game numbers for Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders. While those two will remain the primary options, Latimer will become the No. 3 wide receiver this year. He has the ability, and needs to jump only Bennie Fowler and Jordan Norwood. The time is now for Latimer to look like a second round pick.
ILB Todd Davis
Danny Trevathan is gone, leaving a hole next to Brandon Marshall - Davis' talent allowed for that to happen. The Broncos nabbed Davis in 2014 after the Saints cut him, and they've been grooming him for this chance. He has only 43 career tackles, but should match that (and then some) this year. The Broncos don't have many options at ILB outside of Marshall, so unless they make a move for someone else, Davis should start.
OLB Shaquil Barrett
Yes, the Broncos already have Von Miller and DeMarcus Ware. There's also 2015 first round pick Shane Ray, but Barrett played more than Ray last season and was better. The 2014 UDFA had 5.5 sacks last season and has great promise. Ware will turn 34 before the start of the season and has a few years left at most. The Broncos will try to limit his snaps this season, and Barrett is first in line to get them. Barrett should have an impressive season, even if his playing time is limited.
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