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But until the Broncos open the preseason Friday at Seattle, coaches must rely on their practice film to form opinions. Monday, coach Gary Kubiak released his first depth chart, providing mild surprises on special teams, and a reminder of just how inexperienced the Broncos offensive line could be on opening day.

With general manager John Elway and Kubiak in concert about developing young players, the Broncos selected with a narrow focus on draft day. The offensive line features second round pick Ty Sambrailo at left tackle, fourth-rounder Max Garcia at left guard and Matt Paradis at center, a sixth-round pick who spent last season on the practice squad. They join right tackle Ryan Harris and right guard Louis Vasquez.

“Don’t read too much into what’s going on up front or anywhere,” Kubiak cautioned Sunday. “It’s going to be very competitive. They’re going to win and lose jobs in these preseason games.”

While Sambrailo is a virtual lock at left tackle, Garcia and Paradis moved up with strong practices. Ben Garland opened camp as the starter at left guard flanked by center Gino Gradkowski. They lead the second team along with Chris Clark at left tackle.

Omar Bolden is listed as the top punt and kick returner. He didn’t return punts last season. Solomon Patton and Isaiah Burse follow Bolden on punts with Jordan Norwood a surprising fourth. Connor Barth is the No. 1 kicker, but Brandon McManus remains the top kickoff specialist.

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Defensively, Brandon Marshall (foot) and Danny Trevathan (knee) are tops at linebacker. Kubiak anticipates both will play in the preseason. Marvin Austin, a camp star last year, has slipped to fourth string defensive tackle behind draft pick Darius Kilgo and Sione Fua.

Troy E. Renck: trenck@denverpost.com or

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Denver Broncos Depth Chart 2015

Denver’s first tentative depth chart ahead of its preseason opener at Seattle on Friday:

OFFENSE

Quarterback:

1. Peyton Manning
2. Brock Oswiler
3. Zac Dysert

Other: Trevor Siemian

Wide receiver:

1. Demaryius Thomas
2. Andre Caldwell
3. Nathan Palmer

Others: Bennie Fowler, Corbin Louks

Left tackle:

1. Ty Sambrailo
2. Chris Clark
3. Kyle Roberts

Left guard:

1. Max Garcia
2. Ben Garland
3. Dillon Day

Other: Andre Davis

Center:

1. Matt Paradis
2. Gino Gradkowski
3. Dillon Day

Right guard:

1. Louis Vasquez
2. Shelley Smith
3. Andre Davis

Right tackle:

1. Ryan Harris
2. Michael Schofield
3. Charles Sweeton

Tight end:

1. Owen Daniels
2. Virgil Green
3. Dominique Jones

Others: Marcel Jensen, Jeff Heuerman (ACL)

Wide receiver:

1. Emmanuel Sanders
2. Cody Latimer
3. Jordan Norwood

Others: Isaiah Burse, Jordan Taylor, Solomon Patton

Running back:

1. C.J. Anderson
2. Montee Ball
3. Ronnie Hillman

Others: Juwan Thompson, Jeremy Stewart, Kapri Bibbs

Fullback:

1. James Casey
2. Joe Don Duncan

DEFENSE

Left defensive end:

1. Derek Wolfe
2. Vance Walker
3. Chuka Ndulue

Other: Josh Watson

Nose tackle:

1. Sylvester Williams
2. Darius Kilgo
3. Sione Fua

Other: Marvin Austin

Right defensive end:

1. Malik Jackson
2. Antonio Smith
3. Kenny Anunike

Strongside linebacker:

1. Von Miller
2. Lerentee McCray
3. Shaquil Barrett

Other: Danny Mason

Weakside linebacker:

1. DeMarcus Ware
2. Shane Ray
3. Gerald Rivers

Other: Chase Vaughn

Inside linebacker:

1. Brandon Marshall
2. Todd Davis
3. Lamin Barrow

Other: Zaire Anderson

Inside linebacker:

1. Danny Trevathan
2. Steven Johnson
3. Corey Nelson

Other: Reggie Walker

Left cornerback:

1. Aqib Talib
2. Kayvon Webster
3. Tony Carter

Others: Tevrin Brandon, Taurean Nixon

Right cornerback:

1. Chris Harris
2. Bradley Roby
3. Curtis Marsh

Other: Lorenzo Doss

Strong safety:

1. T.J. Ward
2. David Bruton
3. Josh Bush

Other: Josh Furman

Free safety:

1. Darian Stewart
2. Omar Bolden
3. Ross Madison

Right cornerback:

1. Aqib Talib
2. Kayvon Webster

SPECIAL TEAMS

Kicker:

1. Connor Barth

Kickoff:

1. Brandon McManus

Punter:

1. Britton Colquitt

Kick returner:

1. Omar Bolden
2. Andre Caldwell
3. Solomon Patton

Others: Jordan Norwood, Isaiah Burse, Corbin Louks

Punt returner:

1. Omar Bolden
2. Solomon Patton
3. Isaiah Burse

Others: Jordan Norwood, Corbin Louks, Jordan Taylor

Long snapper:

1. Aaron Brewer

Holder:

1. Britton Colquitt