Broncos Solidify Themselves as Biggest Divisional Threat to Chiefs With Addition of KJ Hamler and Jerry Jeudy
By Michael Luciano
The Denver Broncos knew they needed to give Drew Lock some weapons ahead of the season, and they did just that with their first two picks in the 2020 NFL Draft.
After taking Alabama's Jerry Jeudy 15th overall, John Elway used the No. 46 overall pick on Penn State speed demon KJ Hamler, who slid a bit due to concerns about his size and hands.
At No. 46, Broncos take KJ Hamler, a slot receiver/returner out of Penn State.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) April 25, 2020
Hamler's size (5-8, 178 pounds) made him a very limited prospect in the eyes of many, but this is without question one of the most explosive receivers in the draft.
Not only is he an elite returner, but he is as skilled taking the top off of the defense as he is making plays with the ball in his hands.
KJ Hamler @PennStateFball
— The Fantasy Chief (@FantasyChiefFF) April 19, 2020
98 Receptions
1,745 Total Yards
14 Total TDs
16.9 Yards/Catch Average
6.7 YAC Average (8th)
19.6% of Catches 20+ Yards Down Field (2nd - Tee Higgins)
91.1% of Catches From Slot (2nd - Justin Jefferson)
32% of Team TDs Share
31% of Team ReYDs Share pic.twitter.com/FgPha7aXhs
With Jeudy on one side of the field and Courtland Sutton on the other and Hamler in the slot, Lock and the Broncos will have one of the most fun offenses in all of football. The Penn State product is a more than solid selection for Denver at this point.