Denver Broncos Select D Lineman Adam Gotsis In 2nd Round

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DENVER (CBS4) - The Broncos have selected defensive lineman Adam Gotsis out of Georgia Tech with their second pick in the NFL Draft.

The Broncos picked Gotsis with the 63rd pick in the draft.

Marquise Williams of the North Carolina Tar Heels takes a hit from Adam Gotsis #96 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on October 3, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. Gotsis would be penalized and ejected from the game for the hit. (credit: Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

He suffered a knee injury in November that ended his season.

Broncos general manager John Elway called Gotsis a "talented athlete with big upside" in a tweet.

We've added DL Adam Gotsis in the 2nd rd from Georgia Tech. Talented athlete w/big upside who has really adapted well to American football.
— John Elway (@johnelway) April 30, 2016

Gotsis is from Australia and used to play Australian rules football.

The next pick for the Broncos will be No. 98 in the third round.

John Elway