Given the issues the Denver Broncos have had on defense early on this season, I had originally planned on an installment of this series focusing on defensive prospects that would help several of the franchise’s long-term needs on that side of the ball. However, yesterday’s news regarding tight end Jake Butt prompted interest in going another direction by focusing on the top prospects who are eligible for the 2019 NFL Draft at tight end.
Over the past four drafts, the Broncos have utilized a selection on a tight end in three of them.