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Broncos CB Chris Harris named Denver Athletic Club’s 2017 athlete of the year

Broncos cornerback Chris Harris will be honored by the Denver Athletic Club on Wednesday as its 2017 athlete of the year, joining a list of previous awardees that includes Von Miller (2012), Champ Bailey (2010), Rod Smith (2002), Terrell Davis (1997) and John Elway (1987), among other Bronco greats.

Harris, a first-team all-pro in 2016 and three-time Pro Bowl selection, has made the leap from undrafted free agent to leader of the Broncos’ elite secondary and league-leading pass defense. Last season, the Broncos improved on their NFL-best 199.6 passing yards allowed per game in 2015, their Super Bowl-winning season, to yield only 185.