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'Like a rookie vet': Why the Broncos are leaning on 27-year-old Devaughn Vele and their 2024 draft class

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Denver Broncos receiver Vele has caught 33 passes for 377 yards and a touchdown this season .

The 6 -foot-5, 210-pound wide receiver has been cemented in the Broncos ' offense.

Vele is older than 32 players on the roster, including Pat Surtain II and Quinn Meinerz .

The Broncos can clinch a playoff spot by beating the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday night .

Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton compares rookie quarterback Sean Vele to Marques Colston .

Vele 's 20 touchdown passes lead all rookie quarterbacks and ranks 10th in the NFL overall.

Denver traded veteran linebacker Baron Browning to the Cardinals at the trade deadline.

Denver has eight rookies ( six draft picks and two undrafted free agents) who have played this season.

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