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In the third-round of the 2018 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos have selected Oregon running back, Royce Freeman.
.@oregonfootball’s all-time leading rusher is coming to Denver.
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) April 28, 2018
Welcome to #BroncosCountry, @rolls_royce21! pic.twitter.com/ZwvHUim23o
Freeman is a 6’0”, 229lb running back from Oregon. He played four seasons at Oregon and put some solid numbers. During that four-year span, Freeman totaled 5,621 yards and 60 touchdowns. He also averaged 5.9 yards per carry and caught 79 passes for 814 yards, and 4 touchdowns.
The Denver Broncos selected Royce Freeman with the 71st overall pick - bringing in the man who forced the fourth-most missed tackles in the draft class pic.twitter.com/0RTiq5ACX4
— PFF Draft (@PFF_College) April 28, 2018
The Broncos released veteran running back C.J. Anderson last week and needed another power back in their stable to compliment Devontae Booker and De’Angelo Henderson. I think he will be the Broncos red zone/short yardage back who could take over the position if he plays well.
I really like this pick and glad the Broncos didn’t wait long to address the running back position. So far, I am really liking John Elway’s draft. Hope he continues it later tonight with their second third-round pick at the end of the round.
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How would you grade the Broncos selection of Royce Freeman?
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Denver Broncos 2018 draft results
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | Info | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | Info | Highlights |
| 1 | 5 | Bradley Chubb | Outside Linebacker | Scouting Report | Video |
| 2 | 40 | Courtland Sutton | Wide Receiver | Scouting Report | Video |
| 3 | 71 | Royce Freeman | Running back | Scouting Report | Video |
| 3 | 99 | ||||
| 4 | 106 | ||||
| 4 | 113 | ||||
| 5 | 149 | ||||
| 5 | 160 |