Adam Gotis, Devontae Booker latest Broncos’ draft gambles

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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – The Denver Broncos dove into their draft preparations with all of the prospects’ measurables at their fingertips. They judged the players’ leadership potential and tried to gauge their ability to make the transition from college to the NFL.

But in the six drafts with John Elway as the team’s chief football executive, the Broncos have also tried to predict the medical future. Elway has selected players whose final college season didn’t end with awards and bowl games, but rather crutches and surgeries.

He’s learned not all injuries are not created equal.

“It’s part of the information,’’ Elway said. “You really look to the doctors, the medical people will give you the report and project and make the calls. You gather what you can and make decisions, but the medical people are going to lead the way.’’

Adam Gotsis’ season ended on Halloween last year, but the Broncos felt comfortable drafting him in the second round. AP Photo/Jon Barash

Two of the eight players in the Broncos’ draft class this year did not finish their final season in college because of injury. Defensive lineman Adam Gotsis tore his ACL on Halloween, and running back Devontae Booker suffered a torn meniscus in November.

The Broncos selected Gotsis in the second round and Booker in the fourth. Elway said Gotsis should be ready to fully participate in practice by training camp. Booker could be ready by June …

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