Broncos draft history: defensive backs
Here are some of the top defensive back draft picks in Broncos history.
A muddied Billy Thompson (1969 NFL Draft - third round, 61st overall) during a game against the Kansas City Chiefs in October of 1969. Thompson spent 13 years with the Broncos as a player, making the Pro Bowl three times with one year as an All-Pro.
Cornerback Louis Wright (1975 NFL Draft - first round, 17th overall) looks to take an Oakland turnover to the house for a touchdown. Wright was a five-time Pro Bowler in his 12 years with the Broncos, including two years as an All-Pro.
Safety Steve Foley (1975 NFL Draft - eighth round, 199th overall) returns an interception during a game against the Patriots. Foley spent his entire 11-year career with the Broncos, starting 136 of 150 games.
Safety Dennis Smith (1981 NFL Draft - first round, 15th overall) creates a turnover. Smith was a six-time Pro Bowler for the Broncos in his 14 years in Denver.
Tyrone Braxton (1987 NFL Draft - 12th round, 334th overall) wraps up a Jets player. The defensive back played all but one year of his 13-year NFL career in Denver, starting 132 of 165 games he played for the Broncos.
Safety Steve Atwater (1989 NFL Draft - first round, 20th overall) jumps to make a play on a pass from Packers quarterback Brett Favre. He played for the Broncos for 10 of his 11 years in the NFL, making the Pro Bowl eight times as a Bronco.
Tory James (1996 NFL Draft - second round, 44th overall) defends a route by a Packers receiver. James spent three years of his 10-year career in Denver.
Kenoy Kennedy (2000 NFL Draft - second round, 45th overall) comes up with a fumble recovery against the Raiders.
Deltha O'Neal (2000 NFL Draft - first round, 15th overall) celebrates returning a punt for a touchdown, though it would be called back after a penalty.
Cornerback Darrent Williams (2005 NFL Draft - second round, 56th overall) breaks up a pass to Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson.
Safety Rahim Moore (2011 NFL Draft - second round, 45th overall) during a game against the Arizona Cardinals.
Kayvon Webster (2013 NFL Draft - third round, 90th overall) stretches out to try to deflect a pass against the Jets.
Bradley Roby (2014 NFL Draft - first round, 31st overall) celebrates breaking up a pass against the Colts.
