With the 92nd pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos selected Ohio State tight end Jeff Heuerman. While he never put up gaudy numbers as a Buckeye, he’s certainly a reliable and dangerous threat on the field. Not only is he a great receiver, but a great blocker too. Heuerman will now be catching passes and blocking for one of the all-time great quarterbacks, Peyton Mannings. It’s certainly a great situation for Heuerman and he should make an impact for Denver this season. Heuerman is the second Buckeye drafted tonight, as the New York Jets drafted wide receiver Devin Smith earlier in the night. In 2014 he caught 17 passes for 207 yards and two touchdowns, but as I said the numbers don’t tell the story of Heuerman’s potential. Keep in mind he also played with an injured foot all season too. Here’s a look at your newest receiving threat, Broncos fans:
Heuerman has yet to comment on being drafted by the Broncos, but he left this sincere message back in April to Buckeye Nation. He’ll certainly be missed:
Buckeye Nation you guys changed this kid from Florida and for the rest of my life I thank you and wish the best for each and everyone of you
— Jeff Heuerman (@JHeuerman86) April 22, 2015
His now former coach, Urban Meyer weighed in on Heuerman being drafted:
Proud of Jeff! He will be a great addition to the broncos organization!
— Urban Meyer (@OSUCoachMeyer) May 2, 2015
Broncos head honcho and legendary quarterback John Elway explains why they chose to pick the Buckeye tight end:
We've picked Jeff Heuerman, a very experienced TE from Ohio State. He brings the right mentality & was the top guy on our board at the time.
— John Elway (@johnelway) May 2, 2015
As I said above Heuerman will be missed by Buckeye Nation. I think he’ll quickly become one of Manning’s favorite targets and should be a great addition to Denver’s offense.
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