Pro Football Focus, a website that tracks advanced NFL stats, has released a list of the top 50 players who will become unrestricted free agents in March. Three Denver Broncos defenders made the list.
Denver defensive end Shelby Harris has been productive over the last three years, totaling 122 tackles, 13 sacks and one interception. He has also broken up 16 passes. Harris is ranked No. 42 and he “represents a valuable addition to some teams and likely won’t cost a fortune,” PFF wrote.
Broncos safety Justin Simmons is ranked No. 12 after earning second-team AP All-Pro honors in 2019. “Even if he can’t duplicate his All-Pro season, Simmons still brings a solid all-around safety who can line up all over the field,” PFF wrote. Expect Denver to make Simmons a high priority on their offseason to-do list.
Broncos cornerback Chris Harris is the team’s highest-ranked defender on the list (No. 5). Harris is coming off a down season but PFF attributed that to him being played out of position as an outside cornerback.
“Harris is an intriguing candidate for teams looking to put him back in the slot, where he excels in both man and zone coverage,” PFF wrote.
To view Pro Football Focus’ complete list of top free agents, click here.
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