Knowshon Moreno began his sophomore year as a favorite for the Heisman. After a stellar 2008 season with2008 season with 1,792 yards of total offense and 18 touchdowns , Knowshon Moreno announced he would leave UGA to enter the 2009 NFL Draft. Knowshon Moreno was selected 12th overall in the first round of the NFL Draft by the Broncos. Knowshon Moreno ran for a touchdown in the first game of 2012, and then was benched for eight straight weeks due to issues with fumbling. During week 16 of 2013, Knowshon Moreno became the first Bronco in franchise history to rush for more than 1000 yards and receive for more than 500 yards in the same season.