In 2005, the Denver Broncos drafted troubled running back Maurice Clarett, probably the biggest character risk in that draft.

He failed miserably, not even making it past the first round of cuts in training camp, but two years later the Broncos took another chance. They took defensive tackle Marcus Thomas, another player who slid in the draft because of character issues.

Denver has often tried to find value in off-field risks, through free agency (Daryl Gardener, Travis Henry), trades (Javon Walker) or the draft. This year in the draft, the Broncos stayed clear of any potential problems.

There were no obvious character risks in their class, which included a couple of players who are already married with a child. ...More