ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Jake Butt has no regrets and one thing to prove.
The former Michigan star and Denver Broncos rookie wants to show he's the best tight end of the 2017 NFL draft class even though six were selected ahead of him, including three in the first round.
Butt was considered a first-rounder, too, until blowing out his right knee in the Orange Bowl, which caused him to slip to the fifth round .
His new position coach, Geep Chryst, texted him right away and issued a challenge.
"He wants me to prove that I'm the best tight end in this class.