Denver Broncos outside linebacker Nik Bonitto (second-round pick) and tight end Greg Dulcich (third-round pick) were the team’s highest-picked players in April’s draft, so it’s reasonable to assume they will have the biggest contributions on defense and offense among Denver’s rookies this season.
That doesn’t necessarily mean Bonitto and Dulcich will have the biggest overall impacts among the Broncos’ rookies this year — special teams is also a key part of any NFL team’s success.
Denver wide receiver Montrell Washington wasn’t picked until the fifth round, but he’ll be the team’s starting returner, giving him the greatest opportunity to make a big impact as a rookie.
With that in mind, here are our rankings for the Broncos’ rookies, ranked based on their expected instant impact in 2022.