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Broncos select RB David Williams with seventh-round pick

Apr 28, 2018 at 08:38 AM

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. —With the 226th-overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, the Broncos selected Arkansas running back David Williams.

The pick is scheduled to be the Broncos' final selection in this year's draft.

Denver acquired this pick following a trade with Seattle. The Seahawks packaged pick 5-156 and 7-226 for pick No. 149.

Williams carried the ball 117 times as a senior for 656 yards and eight touchdowns. He also scored two receiving touchdowns.

Williams joins third-round pick Royce Williams as the two rookies in the Broncos' running back room.

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