Its once again that time of year for me to make some tough projections for Denver's rookie class.
Bradley Chubb: 7 Sacks, 28 tackles.
Chubb so far has been the talk of the town, but he showed his struggles on Saturday in some run fits against the Vikings. Still though, these numbers are pretty standard for a top DE/OLB. I think at the the very worst he rotates more often and is a passing downs guy if his run troubles persist.
Courtland Sutton: 45 Catches, 620 Yards, 4 TDs
If Chubb has been on everyone's minds for the defense, Sutton has been the offensive highlight reel. He looks to fit into that third receiver role behind DT and Emmanel Sanders, creating some big mismatches for those three. This is a mid level projection for him based on other rookies since 2013, which seems likely since a lot of those leaders didn't have two great receivers as well on the roster.
Royce Freeman: 175 Carries, 780 Yards, 5 TDs
"Rolls" Royce enters a crowded group of young talented backs in Denver. He's shown the power and speed necessary to be a top line back. However, Denver will likely rotate a lot of guys here including Devontae Booker who I think is in line for a bounceback season. And ti would behoove Denver to keep a little wear of Freeman, since he had such a high workload in college.
Isaac Yiadom: 8 Passes Defensed, 2 Interceptions, 24 Tackles
Yiadom is fighting against Brandon Langley and veteran Tremaine Brock for the third corner on the roster. He played well on Saturday despite being beaten a bit by Stefon Diggs. It looks like he has the lead for the spot, and the talented BC player should be ready to shine.
Josey Jewell: 48 tackles
Jewell is probably one of the most intriguing players that Denver drafted this year. I have said for several years now the ILB corps on this team has been a huge let down, and Jewell I think might be the guy to bring it back to one of the best units in the NFL. He'll liekly start the year behind Todd Davis, but Jewell's smarts and coverage ability should help him see the field.
DaSean Hamilton: 25 Catches, 245 yards, 3 TDs
Hamilton has size and speed. He's currently pegged behind a lot of talent, but he's going to be a great playmaker going forward.
Troy Fumagali: 6 Catches, 100 Yards
Fumagali is the next big Wisconsin TE to make it to the NFL. I don't think he'll see a ton of time playing on offense unless Jeff Heuerman is injured again, and I think Jake Butt is the best receiver in the group.
Sam Jones: Practice Squad
Denver is currently overly stacked with players in the middle of the line. Jones is a big man and could use a year to djust from the offense at Arizona State.
Kieshawn Bierria: Practice Squad
The late round flyer out of Washington I think gets edged off the roster by the presence of Su'a Cravens. He had a great career with the Huskies, totaling 240 tackles.
David Williams: 25 carries, 80 yards, 1 TD
Williams is a big back and makes the squad at the expense of Carlos Henderson I think, Williams gives that big body that Denver doesnt really have amongst its corps right now, and he was a late bloomer at Arkansas.
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