For a fifth-round pick, the Denver Broncos found great value in selecting Kris Abrams-Draine. It was a position the Broncos needed to further address despite signing Levi Wallace as a free agent earlier in the week.
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Abrams-Draine is coming off of a big season with the Tigers where he had over 50 tackles and collected four interceptions. He offers flexibility as a coverage man but is a natural tackler in the running game, giving him the upside of being a complete cornerback.
The Broncos have Pat Surtain II but the team needs to find the right mix of guys to put around him this season. Wallace was a solid veteran signing and if Ja'Quan McMillian is able to build off of his terrific 2023 campaign while adding a player such as Abrams-Draine to the mix, this cornerback group can make some noise.
Broncos newest corner, Kris Abrams-Draine had 12 passes defended last season. Led the SEC and 5th best in the nation. Had 4 interceptions as well.
— Romi Bean (@Romi_Bean) April 27, 2024
That all leads to a high grade here as the Broncos may have found a true impact player in the fifth round.
Grade: A-