The board had many surprises, but the Broncos’ target didn’t change much. They selected the man they considered the best offensive tackle in the draft, Garett Bolles, to fill their biggest need, left tackle. They also hope he brings the physicality and nastiness they are looking for.

Size: 6-foot-5, 297 pounds

College: Utah

Age: 24

Five things to know about Bolles

– Bolles grew up in Lehi, Utah amid an atmosphere of alcohol and drugs, violence and gang activity. He was kicked out of his home by his father. Bolles overcame a learning disability. He refers to this period of his life as “old Garett.”

– He was taken in by the Freeman family, found newfound faith as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and spent a two-year mission trip in Colorado Springs after high school, which he believes changed his life. He calls this phase “new Garett.”

– Bolles has a four-month-old son, Kingston. His wife is Natalie. He consistently calls them the love and joy of his life. Related Articles April 27, 2017 Denver Broncos select Garett Bolles with No. 20 pick in 2017 NFL draft

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“When I’m on the field,” Bolles said, “I want to put people in the dirt. That’s what I’m here for. And when I come off the field, I love my family. I just learned how to turn the switch to go back to the new Garett.”

“I love Colorado. I have a heart there, because those are the people who I taught on my mission.”

– Bolles worked with San Francisco 49ers left tackle Joe Staley when he arrived at Snow College in Ephraim, Utah, to restart his football career, and they have remained friends. Bolles’ impressive season at left tackle for Utah led to all-Pac-12 honors last fall.

– Big-boy football fits Bolles, just put on the tape. The former five-star recruit has impressive athleticism and amazing feet. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.95 seconds at the NFL combine and tied for the fifth-best broad jump by an offensive lineman since 2006 (leaping 9 feet, 7 inches).

Garett Bolles is here to deliver the pain. pic.twitter.com/CavTZYrgs9 — Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) March 23, 2017

The point was the power not necessarily the block. Here's a better look at pull all the way to opp tackle. The point is he's nasty. pic.twitter.com/Dts9LX96yJ — Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) March 23, 2017

Matt Rourke, The Associated Press Utah's Garett Bolles, left, holds his son, Kingston, after being selected by the Denver Broncos during the first round of the 2017 NFL football draft, Thursday, April 27, 2017, in Philadelphia.

Elsa, Getty Images (L-R) Garett Bolles of Utah and his son Kingston pose with Commissioner of the National Football League Roger Goodell after being picked #20 overall by the Denver Broncosduring the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Elsa, Getty Images Garett Bolles of Utah and his son Kingston pose with Commissioner of the National Football League Roger Goodell after being picked #20 overall by the Denver Broncosduring the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia.



Matt Rourke, The Associated Press Utah's Garett Bolles, left, reacts with his and son, Kingston after being selected by the Denver Broncos during the first round of the 2017 NFL football draft, Thursday, April 27, 2017, in Philadelphia.

Mitchell Leff, Getty Images Garett Bolles of Utah poses for a picture with his wife Natalie Bolles and child on the red carpet prior to the start of the 2017 NFL Draft on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

David J. Phillip, The Associated Press Utah offensive lineman Garett Bolles speaks during a news conference at the NFL football scouting combine Thursday, March 2, 2017, in Indianapolis.



Michael Conroy, Associated Press file This March 3, 2017, file photo shows Utah offensive lineman Garett Bolles running a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Excellent athleticism has scouts excited about his potential. Wild card in a relatively weak offensive linemen class. Could be first off the board or Day 2 pick.

Gregory Payan, The Associated Press Utah offensive tackle Garett Bolles runs in the 40 yard dash at the 2017 NFL football scouting combine Friday, March 3, 2017, in Indianapolis.

Gene Sweeney Jr, Getty Images Offensive linemen Garett Bolles #72 of the Utah Utes and teammate Ken Hampel #82 block during their game against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Sept. 1, 2016 in Salt Lake City, Utah.



The Denver Post scouting report on Bolles

Strengths: Rare athleticism, glides to second level and on pulls. His nastiness shows up in the run game. Great feet and comfort against speed rushers. He tested off the charts at the NFL combine. He has the build to put on weight. Pro Bowl potential.

Negatives: He’s under 300 pounds and was popped by stronger defenders. He falls and reaches when facing power. He will be 25 in May and his technique needs work. He got in trouble with the law often as a teen, but promises he’s “new Garett.”