Which Broncos players made ESPN’s best list?

DENVER (KDVR) — Since July 7, ESPN has been releasing the top 10 players for each position in the NFL per day. The final position was covered on July 17, concluding the survey, which asked coaches, scouts and executives to rank the best players.

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Defensive tackle

The Broncos’ Zach Allen was featured as an honorable mention on the list.

“He’s turned into a very good interior rusher. Does a good job of using rush patterns in [defensive coordinator] Vance [Joseph]’s scheme to set up rushes for later in the game. His run defense is inconsistent, particularly vs. 2-on-1 blocks. His experience with J.J. Watt in Arizona has truly advanced the development of his game,” said an anonymous NFL defensive line coach to ESPN.

The players who finished in the top 10 include:

Dexter Lawrence II, New York Giants

Chris Jones, Kansas City Chiefs

Jalen Carter, Philadelphia Eagles

Jeffery Simmons, Tennessee Titans

Quinnen Williams, New York Jets

Leonard Williams, Seattle Seahawks

Nnamdi Madubuike, Baltimore Ravens

DeForest Buckner, Indianapolis Colts

Vita Vea, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Cameron Hayward, Pittsburgh Steelers

Edge rusher

Broncos Pro-Bowler Nik Bonitto featured as an honorable mention.

“Young, athletic, upside, speed rusher, can impact game — small and average against the run, but very productive overall,” said an anonymous AFC executive.

The top 10 includes:

Miles, Garrett, Cleveland Browns

T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers

Micah Parsons, Dallas Cowboys

Maxx Crosby, Las Vegas Raiders

Nick Bosa, San Francisco 49ers

Trey Hendrickson, Cincinnati Bengals

Aidan Hutchinson, Detroit Lions

Will Anderson Jr., Houston Texans

Danielle Hunter, Houston Texans

Jared Verse, Los Angeles Rams

Safeties

Broncos defender Brandon Jones was an honorable mention on the list.

“Has a knack for being around the ball. Very good instincts, tough and willing tackler. Doesn’t stand out athletically as elite, but he puts himself in good spots and is a very smart football player. I think he’s a little underrated,” said an anonymous AFC scout.

The top 10 includes:

Kyle Hamilton, Baltimore Ravens

Brian Branch, Detroit Lions

Xavier McKinney, Green Bay Packers

Jessie Bates III, Atlanta Falcons

Kerby Joseph, Detroit Lions

Derwin James Jr., Los Angeles Chargers

Antoine Winfield Jr., Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Budda Baker, Arizona Cardinals

Minkah Fitzpatrick, Miami Dolphins

Julian Love, Seattle Seahawks

Tight ends

Broncos’ new addition Evan Engram finished as an honorable mention.

“Persistent matchup issue due to his athletic ability and explosive plays. He’s gotten more polished and dependable throughout his career,” said an anonymous NFC executive.

The top 10 includes:

Brock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders

George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers

Sam LaPorta, Detroit Lions

Trey McBride, Arizona Cardinals

Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs

Mark Andrews, Baltimore Ravens

T.J. Hockenson, Minnesota Vikings

Isaiah Likely, Baltimore Ravens

Dallas Goedert, Philadelphia Eagles

David Njoku, Cleveland Browns

Interior offensive linemen

The Broncos have their first player crack the top 10, with Quinn Meinerz being selected.

“He’s gone from D-III to a top-two-to-three OG,” an anonymous NFL personnel director said. “He has learned that he doesn’t have to destroy people every play. He’s athletic and strong enough that if he plays controlled, the losses will be few and far between.”

The top 10 includes:

Creed Humphrey, Kansas City Chiefs

Tyler Smith, Dallas Cowboys

Quenton Nelson, Indianapolis Colts

Trey Smith, Kansas City Chiefs

Landon Dickerson, Philadelphia Eagles

Joe Thuney, Chicago Bears

Chris Lindstrom, Atlanta Falcons

Quinn Meinerz, Denver Broncos

Elgton Jenkins, Green Bay Packers

Tyler Linderbaum, Baltimore Ravens

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Off-ball linebackers

The second Bronco to make the top 10, the newly signed Dre Greenlaw, earned a spot.

“He’s a total savage,” an anonymous NFL coordinator said. “A top-five linebacker when healthy.”

The top 10 includes:

Fred Warner, San Francisco 49ers

Roquan Smith, Baltimore Ravens

Zack Baun, Philadelphia Eagles

Nick Bolton, Kansas City Chiefs

Frankie Luvu, Washington Commanders

Tremaine Edmunds, Chicago Bears

Lavonte David, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

DeMarvion Overshown, Dallas Cowboys

Dre Greenlaw, Denver Broncos

Quincy Williams, New York Jets

Cornerbacks

The easiest inclusion for a Broncos player, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, Pat Surtain II, earned his spot.

“Complete package — size, speed, good tackler, good ball skills, smart and instinctive,” an anonymous AFC executive said.

The top 10 includes:

Pat Surtain II, Denver Broncos

Derek Stingley Jr., Houston Texans

Denzel Ward, Cleveland Browns

Trent McDuffie, Kansas City Chiefs

Sauce Gardner, New York Jets

Christian Gonzalez, New England Patriots

Jaycee Horn, Carolina Panthers

Jaylon Johnson, Chicago Bears

Quinyon Mitchell, Philadelphia Eagles

Devon Witherspoon, Seattle Seahawks

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Which Broncos players made ESPN’s best list?

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