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Broncos draft history: Running backs

Take a look back at the Broncos' draft history when it comes to running backs, including Terrell Davis and Floyd Little.

Montee Ball (2013 - second round, 58th overall) jumps past Chiefs cornerback Ron Parker during a game on Sept. 14, 2014.
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Montee Ball (2013 - second round, 58th overall) jumps past Chiefs cornerback Ron Parker during a game on Sept. 14, 2014.

Ronnie Hillman (2012 - third round, 67th overall) tries to stay upright after a hit from 49ers cornerback Tramaine Brock during a matchup on Oct. 19, 2014.
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Ronnie Hillman (2012 - third round, 67th overall) tries to stay upright after a hit from 49ers cornerback Tramaine Brock during a matchup on Oct. 19, 2014.

Knowshon Moreno (2009 - first round, 12th overall) hurdles Patriots defensive back Duron Harmon in the 2013 season AFC Championship.
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Knowshon Moreno (2009 - first round, 12th overall) hurdles Patriots defensive back Duron Harmon in the 2013 season AFC Championship.

Tatum Bell (2004 - second round, 41st overall) returns a kickoff for a touchdown against the Chargers in 2006.
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Tatum Bell (2004 - second round, 41st overall) returns a kickoff for a touchdown against the Chargers in 2006.

Clinton Portis (2002 - second round, 51st overall) escapes a tackle by Raiders linebacker Rod Coleman.
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Clinton Portis (2002 - second round, 51st overall) escapes a tackle by Raiders linebacker Rod Coleman.

Mike Anderson (2000 - sixth round, 189th overall) extends a Mile High Salute to the Broncos faithful after scoring a touchdown against the Patriots in 2006.
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Mike Anderson (2000 - sixth round, 189th overall) extends a Mile High Salute to the Broncos faithful after scoring a touchdown against the Patriots in 2006.

Olandis Gary (1999 - fourth round, 127th overall) breaks a tackle against the Rams on Sept. 8, 2002.
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Olandis Gary (1999 - fourth round, 127th overall) breaks a tackle against the Rams on Sept. 8, 2002.

Detron Smith (1996 - drafted in the third round, 65th overall) returns a kickoff against the Chargers at Mile High Stadium on Nov. 19, 2000.
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Detron Smith (1996 - drafted in the third round, 65th overall) returns a kickoff against the Chargers at Mile High Stadium on Nov. 19, 2000.

Terrell Davis (1995 - round 6, 196th overall) finds a hole and cuts upfield against the Giants on Sept. 10, 2001.
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Terrell Davis (1995 - round 6, 196th overall) finds a hole and cuts upfield against the Giants on Sept. 10, 2001.

Gerald Willhite (1982 - first round, 21st overall) leaps over a Kansas City defender during a game on Sept. 18, 1988.
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Gerald Willhite (1982 - first round, 21st overall) leaps over a Kansas City defender during a game on Sept. 18, 1988.

Sammy Winder (1982 - fifth round, 131st overall) runs upfield against the Cleveland Browns in the 1990 AFC Championship.
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Sammy Winder (1982 - fifth round, 131st overall) runs upfield against the Cleveland Browns in the 1990 AFC Championship.

Rick Upchurch (left) shares a laugh with Otis Armstrong (1973 - first round, ninth overall) on the sidelines .
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Rick Upchurch (left) shares a laugh with Otis Armstrong (1973 - first round, ninth overall) on the sidelines .

Bobby Anderson (1970 - first round, 11th overall) tries to split two Steelers defenders on a screen pass on Nov. 28, 1971.
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Bobby Anderson (1970 - first round, 11th overall) tries to split two Steelers defenders on a screen pass on Nov. 28, 1971.

Floyd Little (1967 - first round, sixth overall) breaks through Kansas City's line.
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Floyd Little (1967 - first round, sixth overall) breaks through Kansas City's line.

Fran Lynch (1967 - fifth round, 110th overall) sweeps to the left following his blocks against the Raiders on Dec. 8, 1975.
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Fran Lynch (1967 - fifth round, 110th overall) sweeps to the left following his blocks against the Raiders on Dec. 8, 1975.

Hewritt Dixon (eighth round of the 1963 AFL Draft, 60th overall) runs into the heart of the Kansas City defense on Dec. 8, 1963.
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Hewritt Dixon (eighth round of the 1963 AFL Draft, 60th overall) runs into the heart of the Kansas City defense on Dec. 8, 1963.

Billy Joe (round three of the 1963 AFL Draft, 85th overall) runs the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs on Dec. 3, 1963.
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Billy Joe (round three of the 1963 AFL Draft, 85th overall) runs the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs on Dec. 3, 1963.

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