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Top 50 Broncos of the 2000's 35-26

Welcome to the second batch of revealed players on the list, numbers 35 through 26. My first revealing seen maybe a few surprising names for some of you while others maybe not. This next set of players contains 3 defensive, 1 special teams, and 6 offensive players so let's get to it.

#35 CB Deltha O'Neal

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Deltha O;Neal was drafted 15th overall in the 2000 draft by the Broncos. O'Neal played 4 seasons in Denver and during that time he totaled 144 tackles, 15 INTs, 1 FF, and no sacks. O'Neal's best season came in 2001 when he had 62 tackles and 9 INTs. O'Neal tied the NFL record with most interceptions in a single game with 4 against Kansas City in 2001.

O'Neal's all-time ranks on the Broncos

Tackles (37)

INTs (15)

2001 Pro Bowl Selection

#34 G Chris Kuper

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Chris Kuper was drafted 161st overall in the 5th round of the 2006 draft by the Broncos. Kuper played 8 seasons with the Broncos playing in 90 games and starting in 79 of them. Kuper suffered a devastating ankle injury in the 2011 season finale against Kansas City when former Bronco Orlando Franklin fell on the leg of Kuper. I think I can speak for most when I say Kuper could've still played at least 5 more seasons as he was only 29 at the time of the injury.

Kuper was a Pro Bowl selection in 2011 but had to forfeit his spot due to injury.

#33 WR Eric Decker

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Eric Decker was drafted by the Broncos 87th overall in the 3rd round of the 2010 draft. Decker had a nice 4 year career here in Denver snagging 222 receptions, 3,070 yards, 33 TDs, and 13.8 yards per catch. Decker holds the Broncos team record with 4 touchdown catches in a game against Kansas City in 2013.

Decker's all-time ranks on the Broncos

Catches (15)

Yards (15)

TDs (10)

#32 QB Tim Tebow

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Tim Tebow was drafted 25th overall in the first round of the 2010 draft. Tebow played 2 seasons for the Broncos going 167-353, 2,383 yards, 17 TDs, 9 INTs, 47.3% completion, and a 77.5 passer rating while adding 165 carries, 887 yards, 12 TDs, and 5.4 yards per carry. Tebow most likely wouldn't have cracked the top 40 of this list had it not been for his clutch performances as well as his ability to fire a team up. Tebow helped lead 5 comeback victories in 2011 but wasn't able to finish the season out on a good note losing the rest of their games.

Tebow's all-time ranks on the Broncos

Comp (21)

Att (17)

Yards (16)

TD (16)

INT (28)

Comp % (17) at least 300 attempts

Pass Rtg (10) at least 300 attempts

QB rushing ranks

Rush Att (4)

Yards (2)

TDs (2)

Avg (1) at least 100 carries

#31 RB Knowshon Moreno

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Knowshon Moreno was drafted #12 overall in the 1st round of the 2009 draft by the Broncos. Moreno played 5 seasons with the Broncos playing in 60 games and starting in 45 of those while totaling 846 carries, 3,468 yards, 26 TDs, and 4.1 yards per carry. He also added 157 receptions, 1,401 yards, 9 TDs, and 8.9 yards per catch. During the Broncos' Week 16 win over the Texans, Moreno became the first Bronco in franchise history to rush for over 1,000 yards and receive for over 500 yards in the same season.

Moreno's all-time ranks on the Broncos

Rush Att (6)

Yards (6)

TD (7)

Avg (24)

RB receving ranks

Rec (7)

Yards( 5)

TD (3)

Avg (7) at least 75 catches

#30 DE Derek Wolfe

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Derek Wolfe was drafted with the 36th pick overall in the 2nd round of the 2012 draft by the Broncos. Wolfe has currently played 5 seasons for the Broncos totaling 137 tackles, 22.5 sacks, and a fumble recovery. While Wolfe hasn't shown any impressive numbers up until last season he has been a vital piece in Denver's run defense. He has also developed into one of Denver's top pass rushers over the past 2 seasons notching 11 of his 22.5 sacks in that span.

Wolfe's all-time ranks on the Broncos

Tackles (40)

Sacks (12)

#29 WR Emmanuel Sanders

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Emmanuel Sanders was drafted by the Steelers #82 overall in the 3rd round of the 2010 draft. Sanders signed with the Broncos in 2014 and has currently played 3 seasons for them. In those 3 seasons Sanders has 256 receptions, 3,571 yards, 20 TDs, and 13.9 yards per reception. Sanders was also selected to the Pro Bowl in 2014 and 2016.

Sanders' all-time ranks on the Broncos

Rec (13)

Yards (14)

TD (18)

Avg (15) at least 100 receptions

2x Pro Bowler (2014, 2016)

#28 G Louis Vasquez

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Louis Vasquez was drafted by the San Diego Chargers with the 78th pick in the 3rd round of the 2009 draft. Vasquez signed with the Broncos in 2013 and played for 3 seasons. In those 3 seasons Vasquez only missed 1 game and was a vital part of the offensive line. In 2015 due to injuries of the offensive line and himself Vasquez played right tackle as well. He earned a Pro Bowl nod in 2013 as well as a 1st Team All-Pro award.

#27 K Matt Prater

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Matt Prater went undrafted in the 2006 draft. He signed with the Broncos in 2007 and played 7 seasons. Over his career in Denver, Prater made 141-170 field goals (83%) including one that set the current NFL record for longest field goal of 64 yards. He also made 259-261 extra point attempts and had 506 kickoffs that averaged 65.6 yards and 262 touch backs. He earned a Pro Bowl nod in 2013 and 2nd Team All Pro in 2013.

Prater's all-time ranks on the Broncos

FGM (3)

FGA (4)

FG % (1) at least 50 attempts

#26 LB Ian Gold

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Ian Gold was drafted by the Broncos with the 40th overall pick in the 2nd round of the 2000 draft. Gold had 2 stints with the Broncos from 2000-2003 and 2005-2007 totaling 7 seasons in all. Over those 7 seasons Gold tallied 368 tackles, 16.5 sacks, 3 interceptions, and 9 forced fumbles. Gold also was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2001.

Gold's all-time ranks on the Broncos

Tackles (13)

Sacks (24)

Fumbles (8)

LB INTs (20)

1x Pro Bowler

Let me know what you guys think in the comments below if a player should be lower or higher or if you think another player should be on the list.

Thanks for reading join me next time when I reveal numbers 25 through 16.

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