You've read all the comments, the quotes from the players, the coaches, the talking heads and all of us here on MHR and across the web. You've taken it all in, and hopefully come to some kind of early conclusion. Now take a stab at grading the 2009 Denver Broncos draft.
Below are all the picks, provided with a bit of commentary from Styg. Six offensive players, 4 defensive players. Look at it, and make an educated decision based on what the Broncos did, what they addressed, instead of what others say should have happened.
| 2009 NFL Draft | |||||
| Rd/Pick | Player, position |
School | Comments | ||
| 1.12 | RB Knowshon Moreno | Georgia | The Man. | ||
| 1.18 | DE Robert Ayers | Tennessee | Technique and Talent. | ||
| 2.37 | CB Alphonso Smith | Wake Forest | Savvy ballhawk. | ||
| 2.48 | FS Darcel McBath | Texas Tech | Smart and attacks the ball | ||
| 2.64 | TE Richard Quinn | N.Carolina | Best blocking TE in the draft. | ||
| 4.114 | FS David Bruton | Notre Dame | Team leader. | ||
| 4.132 | OG Seth Olsen | Iowa | Versatile interior lineman. | ||
| 5.141 | WR Kenny McKinley | S.Carolina | Tenacious, quick, great hands and routes. | ||
| 6.174 | QB Tom Brandstater | Fresno State | Likely #3 QB. | ||
| 7.225 | C Blake Schleuter | TCU | Smart and very athletic. | ||