Denver and Tennessee reshuffled late-round draft capital in…
Denver and Tennessee reshuffled late-round draft capital in 2016, with the Broncos receiving No. 176 and a 2017 sixth while the Titans received Nos. 157 and 253. Denver turned No. 176 into fullback Andy Janovich, a useful four-year contributor, while Tennessee used No. 157 on cornerback LeShaun Sims, who played 56 games and made 11 starts for the Titans. The realized value is remarkably balanced.
Denver Broncos Received
- pick 2016 6th round pick (176th overall, Andy Janovich )
- pick 2017 6th round pick (203rd overall, De'Angelo Henderson )
Tennessee Titans Received
- pick 2016 5th round pick (157th overall, LeShaun Sims )
- pick 2016 7th round pick (253rd overall, Kalan Reed )
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
Denver and Tennessee rearranged late-round capital during the 2016 draft. The Broncos received No. 176 plus Tennessee's sixth-round selection in 2017, which became No. 203. The Titans received No. 157 and No. 253 in 2016. Denver selected Andy Janovich and later De'Angelo Henderson, while Tennessee selected LeShaun Sims and Kalan Reed. The deal produced useful players on both sides.
Denver Broncos Return
Janovich became Denver's most important result. The fullback spent four seasons with the Broncos, contributing through blocking, rushing, receiving and special-teams work in a role that does not generate large box-score totals. Henderson had a much smaller Denver footprint, appearing in five games as a rookie. The combination still gave Denver multiple seasons of functional roster value from the two sixth-round selections.
Tennessee Titans Return
Sims became the centerpiece for Tennessee. He appeared in 56 regular-season games for the Titans and made 11 starts from 2016 through 2019, providing cornerback depth and spot-starting value. Reed played seven games for Tennessee, adding a smaller contribution from the final selection. Like Denver, the Titans converted the exchange into one meaningful multi-year role player plus a secondary return.
Value in Hindsight
The original structure did not create a dramatic talent imbalance, and the outcomes reinforce that. Sims played more defensive snaps and made more conventional starts, while Janovich filled a specialized offensive and special-teams role for several seasons. Neither Henderson nor Reed changed the comparison substantially. Both front offices found usable players in a range of the draft where roster survival is far from guaranteed.
Final Verdict
Both teams receive B- grades and the result is an Even Trade. Tennessee can point to Sims' 56 games and 11 starts, while Denver can point to Janovich's four seasons of dependable role value. Each side extracted more than a typical late-round return, and the secondary selections were modest. The evidence does not justify the large Tennessee advantage previously implied by the grades.