2011 Draft Class
Round 1: Von Miller
Round 2: Rahim Moore
Round 2: Orlando Franklin
Round 3: Nate Irving
Round 4:Quinton Carter
Round 4: Julius Thomas
Round 6: Mike Mohamed
Round 7: Virgil Green
Round 7: Jeremy Beal
Undrafted: Chris Harris
At first glance, it seems a little disappointing that only two players (three if you count Chris Harris) from this draft class are still on the Denver Broncos, but you’d be underestimating how hard it is to remain on one team for five seasons; only the best of the best last that long. And in reality, this is an extremely solid draft class.
First off, you’ve got Von Miller. He’s a cornerstone player for the Broncos franchise, and he’s a true, unquestioned superstar. But that’s what you’d hope for when you draft a player No. 2 overall.
As a whole, though, six of Denver’s eight selections are still playing in the NFL today, and all six are starters, at least they have been for a portion of the season; that’s impressive.
Along with Miller, Julius Thomas, who was selected in the fourth round, is considered a Pro Bowl-caliber talent, and the only reason he’s not on this team right now is money; the same could be said for Orlando Franklin.
But, easily, the most impressive part about the this draft is Harris, who wasn’t even drafted. He’s since become one of the league’s elite cornerbacks.
Any time you get three legit All-Pro talents like the Broncos got in Miller, Thomas and Harris, you’ve got to feel pretty great about your draft class.
GRADE: A+
