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Broncos linebacker draft history

Go back in Broncos history with our gallery of their finest linebackers they drafted.

Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (58) pressures the quarterback during fourth quarter action against the Miami Dolphins in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, November 23, 2014.
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Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (58) pressures the quarterback during fourth quarter action against the Miami Dolphins in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, November 23, 2014.

Denver Broncos linebacker Danny Trevathan (59) celebrates a big play during fourth quarter action against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on January 19, 2014.
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Denver Broncos linebacker Danny Trevathan (59) celebrates a big play during fourth quarter action against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on January 19, 2014.

Denver Broncos linebacker Nate Irving (56) stops Indianapolis Colts running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) during second quarter action against the Indianapolis Colts during the preseason game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, 9 07, 2014.
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Denver Broncos linebacker Nate Irving (56) stops Indianapolis Colts running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) during second quarter action against the Indianapolis Colts during the preseason game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, 9 07, 2014.

Linebacker D.J. Williams stops a Buccaneers running back in his tracks.
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Linebacker D.J. Williams stops a Buccaneers running back in his tracks.

Al Wilson gets the fans pumped up against the San Diego Chargers at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on November 16, 2003.
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Al Wilson gets the fans pumped up against the San Diego Chargers at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on November 16, 2003.

John Mobley makes a hit and forces a fumble against the Detroit Lions at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 28, 2003.
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John Mobley makes a hit and forces a fumble against the Detroit Lions at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 28, 2003.

Linebacker Ian Gold makes adjustments at the line of scrimmage.
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Linebacker Ian Gold makes adjustments at the line of scrimmage.

Linebacker Michael Brooks watches the line in a game against the Chargers.
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Linebacker Michael Brooks watches the line in a game against the Chargers.

Linebacker Allen Aldridge helps make a tackle against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 21, 1997.
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Linebacker Allen Aldridge helps make a tackle against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 21, 1997.

Simon Fletcher tackles the New York Giants' Jeff Hostetler.
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Simon Fletcher tackles the New York Giants' Jeff Hostetler.

Denver Broncos linebacker Tom Jackson (57) sacks Los Angeles Raiders quarterback Marc Wilson (6) during an NFL game in Los Angeles on October 28, 1984.
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Denver Broncos linebacker Tom Jackson (57) sacks Los Angeles Raiders quarterback Marc Wilson (6) during an NFL game in Los Angeles on October 28, 1984.

Linebacker Karl Mecklenburg tries to break through a Seahawks blocker during a November 13, 1994 win (17-10) over Seattle at Mile High Stadium.
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Linebacker Karl Mecklenburg tries to break through a Seahawks blocker during a November 13, 1994 win (17-10) over Seattle at Mile High Stadium.

Linebacker Mike Croel wraps up a Chargers receiver.
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Linebacker Mike Croel wraps up a Chargers receiver.

Randy Gradishar (53) of the Denver Broncos leads the defensive surge during a game against the Green Bay Packers on Jan. 11, 1979. Gradishar was chosen as the Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year.
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Randy Gradishar (53) of the Denver Broncos leads the defensive surge during a game against the Green Bay Packers on Jan. 11, 1979. Gradishar was chosen as the Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year.

Carl Cunningham poses for a team photo.
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Carl Cunningham poses for a team photo.

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