Everyone likes a Denver running back, but coming into this season, it’s a hodge-podge of players, and will probably be a gamble on who gets the lions share of touches until opening day. With that being said, I like Selvin Young’s prospects.
Young has been taking reps with the first team, Shanahan has spoken highly of his off-season conditioning and work to this point in the mini-camps, and he played well last season. He could well be the man in Denver, which would give him 1,000 yard potential. He could also get stuck in a running back by committee situation.
Keep an eye on how things round out in Denver. If you draft early, Young is probably the first Denver back to go off the board. If you have a pick you can gamble a bit with, Young is not a bad choice for that gamble. If you draft closer to opening day, keep your ears tuned to what is going on in Denver, although it is likely Shanahan does not appoint a starter until maybe even game time of opening day.
