Top 10 Denver Broncos Players Going Into the 2019 Season

Previously, I did the Chiefs' best players. Now let's look at Denver.

The Broncos are looking to rebound from their mediocre season last year. They haven't made the playoffs since Peyton Manning was still playing and they won Super Bowl 50.

The Top Ten

Von Miller

Vonnie B'Vsean Miller Jr. is an American football linebacker who last played for the Buffalo Bills. He was released by the team in March 2025 and is currently a free agent. Miller has been an eight-time Pro Bowler and won Super Bowl titles with both the Denver Broncos and the Los Angeles Rams.

Was there any doubt? Von Miller has made a name for himself for years now, recording 10 or more sacks in every season outside of 2013. He's a phenomenal player that offensive linemen need to know where he is at all times. He has the most career sacks in Broncos history, and he's only 30, so expect him to have at least another 5-8 years left.
Chris Harris Jr.

Christopher Harris Jr. is an American football cornerback currently playing for the Los Angeles Chargers. He previously had a notable stint with the Denver Broncos, where he went to multiple Pro Bowls and contributed to a Super Bowl victory. Harris is known for his aggressive playing style and strong... read more

Chris Harris has proven that he's one of the top cornerbacks in the league. He has one of the highest coverage grades, one that only a few can match. Expect to see him be a top free agent after this year, as he might be on a new team in 2020.
Emmanuel Sanders

Emmanuel Niamiah Sanders (born March 17, 1987) is a former NFL wide receiver who played eleven seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Denver Broncos, San Francisco 49ers, New Orleans Saints, and Buffalo Bills. He was drafted in the third round as the 82nd overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft and won Super... read more

Sanders has been a great offensive weapon for Denver these past few seasons, and despite inconsistent quarterbacks over the past few years, he's still managed to produce 868 yards and 4 touchdowns off 71 receptions. He did suffer an injury, cutting his season short last year, but assuming he comes back healthy, he'll be just as good as he was before.
Phillip Lindsay

Phillip Lindsay is an American football running back who has played in the National Football League. He joined the Indianapolis Colts in 2022 after previous stints with the Denver Broncos, Houston Texans, and Miami Dolphins. Lindsay made history as the first undrafted offensive rookie to make the Pro... read more

Lindsay shocked the league last year as an undrafted running back. He finished with 1,037 yards and 9 touchdowns, which isn't bad at all. I have high expectations for him going into 2019.
Bradley Chubb

Denver got lucky he fell into their lap last year in the draft. His rookie season went pretty well, as he racked up 12 sacks, which is decent for a rookie. Being paired with Von Miller helps. I expect big things from him in year 2.
Derek Wolfe

Wolfe is a solid player in Denver's defense, and I expect him to fit in well with Vic Fangio's scheme. He's a good player, but not exactly dominant yet.
Kareem Jackson

Kareem Jackson is an American professional football player who plays as a cornerback for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was selected by the Texans in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft. Jackson has had a long and productive career in the league.

Jackson is one of the most experienced players in Denver's secondary, with 558 tackles and 16 interceptions in his career up to this point. I have a feeling he's going to be just fine under Vic Fangio.
Joe Flacco

Joseph Vincent Flacco (born January 16, 1985) is an American professional football quarterback. He played college football at the University of Delaware and was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft. Flacco is best known for leading the Ravens to victory in Super Bowl... read more

Elway seems to have found his next quarterback in a veteran from Baltimore. Personally, I'm not buying the hype, but he could do well with a few options on offense, including Phillip Lindsay, Courtland Sutton, Noah Fant, and Emmanuel Sanders.
He's proven that he's capable of winning big games, including one against Denver actually, but does he still have the talent? He got run out of Baltimore by rookie Lamar Jackson last year.
Shelby Harris

Harris is good at stopping the run, which is an area the team wasn't great at, and is playing with a chip on his shoulder after apparently almost getting cut by Denver. The defensive line is solid.
Courtland Sutton

Sutton had himself a decent rookie campaign last year. While he was overshadowed by Emmanuel Sanders and Demaryius Thomas at first, he eventually saw the spotlight after Thomas was sent to Houston and Sanders went down with an injury. He has a lot still to prove, but if his rookie campaign was any indication, Denver fans will like this guy.