4. Dre’Mont Jones, defensive lineman

2019 stats

Tackles: 14

Sacks: 3.5

Interceptions: 1

The Broncos brought Jones along slowly as a rookie. He played in 14 games but only saw action on 26.8 percent of the team’s snaps, according to Pro Football Reference.

Despite only seeing one-fourth of the team’s defensive plays, he still registered 3.5 sacks which were tied for fifth-most on the team. He also had an interception, something rare for a defensive lineman.

Jones may need to be a bigger part of the team’s plan in 2020 as both Shelby Harris and Adam Gotsis are set to become unrestricted free agents.

Grade: B

5. Justin Hollins

2019 stats

Tackles: 21

Sacks: 1

It was a quiet rookie season for Hollins, the team’s fifth-round pick out of Oregon. Drafted to be an extra edge rusher, Hollins had just one sack on the year.

He also played on just 25.2 percent of the team’s defensive snaps, seeing action only in certain sub-packages. He’ll need to respond with a bigger 2020 season as he was outplayed by Reed and in the preseason, even Watson looked better.

Both of those guys were undrafted, so Hollins will need to make a strong impression next summer.

Grade: C-