The Denver Broncos are a Denver-based professional American football team. The Broncos are a member club in the American Football Conference West division of the National Football League.
Here is a list of the top 5 Best Denver Broncos Defensive Players Of All-Time
1. Von Miller
Broncos linebacker Von Miller became one of the game’s greatest defenders in Super Bowl 50. A few defensive players have ever dominated as he did in Denver’s win over Carolina on that day. Aside from his two quarterback hits and two caused fumbles, he finished the game with 2.5 sacks, six tackles, and one pass defense.
Particularly noteworthy are the last two numbers, which demonstrate the extent of his influence.
2. Steve Atwater
After being selected in the NFL draft as the 20th overall pick in 1989, Atwater rapidly rose to the position of defensive leader for the squad. He made nearly 1,200 tackles, 24 interceptions, and five fumble recoveries in 11 years with the Broncos.
3. Champ Bailey
In his first three seasons with the Broncos, he was a first-team All-Pro, providing Denver with a cornerback they had never seen before. While playing for the Broncos in 2005, Bailey had eight interceptions and another noteworthy one, which traveled 100 yards in reverse, against the Patriots, in that year’s AFC championship game.
4. Randy Gradishar
In the 1973 NFL draft, the Denver Broncos selected him with the 14th overall pick. In fact, he came in sixth place that year for the Heisman Trophy. A seven-time member of the Pro Bowl roster, he has also been selected to five All-Pro teams, including the first team five times. In 1978, he was also selected as the league’s Defensive Player of the Year.
5. Karl Mecklenburg
Karl Mecklenburg played 180 games for the Denver Broncos defense between 1983 and 1994. While playing with the Denver Broncos for a decade, he was able to play at seven different defensive positions.
