ESPN recently released future NFL power rankings that project the outlooks for teams over the next three years (subscription required for link).
The Denver Broncos didn’t receive much love in the power rankings.
The Broncos are the lowest-ranked team in the AFC West, behind the Kansas City Chiefs (No. 2), Los Angeles Chargers (No. 17) and Las Vegas Raiders (No. 19). Denver is ranked No. 24 out of 32 teams.
Though the Broncos are ranked low, ESPN’s Field Yates seemed to indicate that the team could jump up the rankings if quarterback Drew Lock is the real deal:
There’s plenty to like about the offensive nucleus in Denver, as the tight end and receiver group is littered with youth, speed and upside. Quarterback Drew Lock showed well in his five starts as a rookie last season and will play an integral part in Denver’s forecast: If Lock cements his status as the quarterback of the present and future, Denver will soar in these ranks in a hurry.
To view the complete future NFL power rankings, click here.
