BroncoBruin Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Haven't done this in a few years, enjoy. Sign: TE Brent Celek – Need a veteran TE to pair with Butt. Marcedes Lewis is the better player but might cost more. Celek brings a great locker room presence, experience and reliability to a unit of unknowns. Draft: 1. OG Quenton Nelson, Notre Dame (6'5", 325): Might be the best overall player in the draft. If Saquon Barkley is available, he will be tempting but I suspect with Kubiak’s influence in the front office, they will opt against spending such a premium pick on a running back and give Booker a fair shot as the guy. Nelson has the ability to dominate from day one, something the Broncos desperately need if they want to remain competitive. Nelson, Paradis and Leary with McGovern on the bench turns the interior offensive line into one of the strongest units on the roster. Denver can commit to building a dominant run game and will give Keenum a stable pocket to step into even if the edges are vulnerable. https://www.mockdraftable.com/player/quenton-nelson 2. EDGE Josh Sweat, Florida State (6'5", 251): An absolute freak of an athlete whose best football is ahead of him. Once considered the best player in his high school class, injuries have stunted Sweat’s development but the flashes of dominance are eye opening. He’s almost a Clowney lite, not a refined pass rusher but an absolute force in the run game whose incredible combination of speed and power is a threat to blow up plays at any time. It’s very likely both Shaq Barrett and Shane Ray will price themselves out of Denver’s future plans, so they need to secure a serious prospect now and start developing him. Though Sweat is pretty raw, his athletic gifts are so immense that he can contribute positively from day one and be the Robin to Von's Batman in 2019 and beyond. https://www.mockdraftable.com/player/josh-sweat 3A. WR Anthony Miller, Memphis (5'11", 190): The Broncos have been desperate for a third receiving option since Wes Welker and Julius Thomas left in 2015. Carlos Henderson is a prospect you keep developing, but there’s no reason to be particularly confident that he can be a difference maker in 2018. Unlike Henderson, Miller will be ready to contribute immediately in the slot. Elite quickness, runs some really clean and subtle routes, tracks and fights for the ball like a much taller receiver, and can really hurt you downfield. Watching him repeatedly roast UCLA’s five-star freshman phenom corner Darnay Holmes last year was eye-opening and I’ve been a big fan since. Despite his size, very physical and plays with an edge. I think he’s going to be an extremely productive NFL receiver who can replace Emmanuel Sanders going forward. https://www.mockdraftable.com/player/anthony-miller 3B. CB Holton Hill, Texas (6'2", 196): With Brock on a one year deal and Langley looking totally lost in 2017, Denver needs to make a serious effort to find its nickel corner of the future. Harris and Roby are 5’10” and 5’11” respectively, so size was an emphasis. Enter Holton Hill: a physical 6’2” specimen. He plays the position with a linebacker’s edge and profiles well as a press-man corner who can beat you up off the line, cut you off with long arms and challenge jump balls. It’s likely Holton Hill is at least a 2nd round pick if not for repeated off the field issues, including a suspension for team violations. Denver’s coaching staff is built around defensive back gurus with Vance as HC and Woods as DC, so the hope is you have the people in place who can help Hill mature as a person, develop him in 2018 behind Brock and let him take over as a nickel outside corner in 2019 and beyond. https://www.mockdraftable.com/player/holton-hill 4A. RB Kalen Ballage, Arizona State (6'1", 228): More of a versatile, all purpose weapon than a true running back, Ballage’s athletic potential outweighs a lack of production as a Day 3 pick. Has the frame of a power back but also the long speed to hit homeruns. Potential to be a nightmare in the open field with his size and acceleration and has looked pretty smooth as a receiver at ASU. Should be able to compete for return duties as well. Much has been said about how lethargic the skill position talent is for the Broncos, and Ballage is an athlete who can give defenses a little more to worry about and take some pressure off DT and Sanders. Unlikely to ever be an every down back but looks like a good bet to sporadically go off for big plays. https://www.mockdraftable.com/player/kalen-ballage 4B. OT Brandon Parker, North Carolina A&T (6'7", 314): Honestly, I haven’t seen any of the small school developmental tackles play but this looks like one of the sweet spots to land one. Also considered Alex Cappa but comparing their Combine measurables, Parker is the better and much longer athlete. Total developmental pick, would be wise to make sure there’s another swing tackle in the fold so Parker doesn’t have to be active in 2018 and can just learn. https://www.mockdraftable.com/player/brandon-parker 5A. ILB Fred Warner, BYU (6'3", 236): A Corey Nelson replacement with more versatility and long term potential. Long, fast and agile checks all boxes as a potential coverage specialist. Has a pretty skinny frame, so can he hold up in the box against the run? That’s a big question mark but with Marshall, Davis and Zaire Anderson all having the capable physicality to fill that role, the team can pick its spots with Warner early. Will likely be counted on as a special teams impact player early with very limited use as a spot replacement for Marshall on 3rd downs. https://www.mockdraftable.com/player/fred-warner 5B. NT Justin Jones, North Carolina State (6'2", 312): Although I regard the DL as the deepest unit on the team, that doesn’t necessarily hold true for NT specificalluy. Domata Peko has one year left on his contract and is 33, Kerr is not a true nose and may be a bubble guy, and Kyle Peko hasn’t made enough of an impression to hold down a roster spot. Jones is the most unheralded piece of an incredible NC State defensive line, but I was really impressed by what I saw from his Senior Bowl workouts, including one instance beating Will Hernandez in one-on-ones. Makes an impact despite being an average athlete with power and excellent hand usage. https://www.mockdraftable.com/player/justin-jones-2018 5C. ***TRADE*** Denver Broncos trade RB CJ Anderson and 5th round pick to Washington Redskins for SS Su’a Cravens (6'1", 216): Cravens is the perfect fit to fill Denver's dime-backer hole, fluid enough in space and physical enough in the box. When Stewart becomes a cap casualty, Cravens becomes the SS of the future paired with Justin Simmons. Just really love Cravens' game and think he'd be an incredible pickup. Can be kept cheap for three years with only one year accrued in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebestever6 Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 I would like this draft a lot love anthony miller . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncofan48 Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Nice work @BroncoBruin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaldyBronco Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 My Mock will have some of the moves made here. Don’t love the people necessarily, but love the way you are thinking about things. Grest work man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaldyBronco Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 36 minutes ago, BroncoBruin said: Haven't done this in a few years, enjoy. Sign: TE Brent Celek – Need a veteran TE to pair with Butt. Marcedes Lewis is the better player but might cost more. Celek brings a great locker room presence, experience and reliability to a unit of unknowns. Draft: 1. OG Quenton Nelson, Notre Dame (6'5", 325): Might be the best overall player in the draft. If Saquon Barkley is available, he will be tempting but I suspect with Kubiak’s influence in the front office, they will opt against spending such a premium pick on a running back and give Booker a fair shot as the guy. Nelson has the ability to dominate from day one, something the Broncos desperately need if they want to remain competitive. Nelson, Paradis and Leary with McGovern on the bench turns the interior offensive line into one of the strongest units on the roster. Denver can commit to building a dominant run game and will give Keenum a stable pocket to step into even if the edges are vulnerable. https://www.mockdraftable.com/player/quenton-nelson 2. EDGE Josh Sweat, Florida State (6'5", 251): An absolute freak of an athlete whose best football is ahead of him. Once considered the best player in his high school class, injuries have stunted Sweat’s development but the flashes of dominance are eye opening. He’s almost a Clowney lite, not a refined pass rusher but an absolute force in the run game whose incredible combination of speed and power is a threat to blow up plays at any time. It’s very likely both Shaq Barrett and Shane Ray will price themselves out of Denver’s future plans, so they need to secure a serious prospect now and start developing him. Though Sweat is pretty raw, his athletic gifts are so immense that he can contribute positively from day one and be the Robin to Von's Batman in 2019 and beyond. https://www.mockdraftable.com/player/josh-sweat 3A. WR Anthony Miller, Memphis (5'11", 190): The Broncos have been desperate for a third receiving option since Wes Welker and Julius Thomas left in 2015. Carlos Henderson is a prospect you keep developing, but there’s no reason to be particularly confident that he can be a difference maker in 2018. Unlike Henderson, Miller will be ready to contribute immediately in the slot. Elite quickness, runs some really clean and subtle routes, tracks and fights for the ball like a much taller receiver, and can really hurt you downfield. Watching him repeatedly roast UCLA’s five-star freshman phenom corner Darnay Holmes last year was eye-opening and I’ve been a big fan since. Despite his size, very physical and plays with an edge. I think he’s going to be an extremely productive NFL receiver who can replace Emmanuel Sanders going forward. https://www.mockdraftable.com/player/anthony-miller 3B. CB Holton Hill, Texas (6'2", 196): With Brock on a one year deal and Langley looking totally lost in 2017, Denver needs to make a serious effort to find its nickel corner of the future. Harris and Roby are 5’10” and 5’11” respectively, so size was an emphasis. Enter Holton Hill: a physical 6’2” specimen. He plays the position with a linebacker’s edge and profiles well as a press-man corner who can beat you up off the line, cut you off with long arms and challenge jump balls. It’s likely Holton Hill is at least a 2nd round pick if not for repeated off the field issues, including a suspension for team violations. Denver’s coaching staff is built around defensive back gurus with Vance as HC and Woods as DC, so the hope is you have the people in place who can help Hill mature as a person, develop him in 2018 behind Brock and let him take over as a nickel outside corner in 2019 and beyond. https://www.mockdraftable.com/player/holton-hill 4A. RB Kalen Ballage, Arizona State (6'1", 228): More of a versatile, all purpose weapon than a true running back, Ballage’s athletic potential outweighs a lack of production as a Day 3 pick. Has the frame of a power back but also the long speed to hit homeruns. Potential to be a nightmare in the open field with his size and acceleration and has looked pretty smooth as a receiver at ASU. Should be able to compete for return duties as well. Much has been said about how lethargic the skill position talent is for the Broncos, and Ballage is an athlete who can give defenses a little more to worry about and take some pressure off DT and Sanders. Unlikely to ever be an every down back but looks like a good bet to sporadically go off for big plays. https://www.mockdraftable.com/player/kalen-ballage 4B. OT Brandon Parker, North Carolina A&T (6'7", 314): Honestly, I haven’t seen any of the small school developmental tackles play but this looks like one of the sweet spots to land one. Also considered Alex Cappa but comparing their Combine measurables, Parker is the better and much longer athlete. Total developmental pick, would be wise to make sure there’s another swing tackle in the fold so Parker doesn’t have to be active in 2018 and can just learn. https://www.mockdraftable.com/player/brandon-parker 5A. ILB Fred Warner, BYU (6'3", 236): A Corey Nelson replacement with more versatility and long term potential. Long, fast and agile checks all boxes as a potential coverage specialist. Has a pretty skinny frame, so can he hold up in the box against the run? That’s a big question mark but with Marshall, Davis and Zaire Anderson all having the capable physicality to fill that role, the team can pick its spots with Warner early. Will likely be counted on as a special teams impact player early with very limited use as a spot replacement for Marshall on 3rd downs. https://www.mockdraftable.com/player/fred-warner 5B. NT Justin Jones, North Carolina State (6'2", 312): Although I regard the DL as the deepest unit on the team, that doesn’t necessarily hold true for NT specificalluy. Domata Peko has one year left on his contract and is 33, Kerr is not a true nose and may be a bubble guy, and Kyle Peko hasn’t made enough of an impression to hold down a roster spot. Jones is the most unheralded piece of an incredible NC State defensive line, but I was really impressed by what I saw from his Senior Bowl workouts, including one instance beating Will Hernandez in one-on-ones. Makes an impact despite being an average athlete with power and excellent hand usage. https://www.mockdraftable.com/player/justin-jones-2018 5C. ***TRADE*** Denver Broncos trade RB CJ Anderson and 5th round pick to Washington Redskins for SS Su’a Cravens (6'1", 216): Cravens is the perfect fit to fill Denver's dime-backer hole, fluid enough in space and physical enough in the box. When Stewart becomes a cap casualty, Cravens becomes the SS of the future paired with Justin Simmons. Just really love Cravens' game and think he'd be an incredible pickup. Can be kept cheap for three years with only one year accrued in the league. And your trade late will hopefully be done sooner than draft day!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncofan Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Everyone but Ballage love the value on. Ballage's tape underwhelms so much it's worrisome on his vision/decisiveness. But Miller, Parker, Warner & Jones would fantastic gets at those spots. Again, I just hope Elway switches to BPA and also remembers to take guys with football skills, not just physical tools and a complete absence of said football skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroncoBruin Posted March 26, 2018 Author Share Posted March 26, 2018 Just now, Broncofan said: Everyone but Ballage love the value on. Ballage's tape underwhelms so much it's worrisome on his vision/decisiveness. But Miller, Parker, Warner & Jones would fantastic gets at those spots. Again, I just hope Elway switches to BPA and also remembers to take guys with football skills, not just physical tools and a complete absence of said football skills. I hear you on Ballage. He is pretty awkward looking at times. The physical profile is so intriguing though, and this offense really needs some explosiveness. Yeah, I view Warner and Jones as guys that can probably go earlier on Day 3, but it's a fool's errand trying to realistically assess how these guys will be valued by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKRNA Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Outside of Nelson I don't know many of the players but I like the positions and where they're slotted. I think we'll probably have better options than Parker at that spot but we really do need a developmental OT. Love the emphasis on the trenches. Adding Nelson and hitting on a red shirt OT would turn a disaster area last year into one of the teams top units. Great job. It was fun looking these guys up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncos67 Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 This is realistic IMO in terms of positions to target. Not sure Miller is there in the 3rd, but I'd love it if we nabbed him. Josh Sweat is a very intriguing prospect, but he's boom/bust. The Cravens trade makes a lot of sense and I can see it happening on draft day or before in some fashion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncofan48 Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 1 hour ago, broncos67 said: This is realistic IMO in terms of positions to target. Not sure Miller is there in the 3rd, but I'd love it if we nabbed him. Josh Sweat is a very intriguing prospect, but he's boom/bust. The Cravens trade makes a lot of sense and I can see it happening on draft day or before in some fashion. In other words, exactly who Elway will target in the 2nd round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnAngryAmerican Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 I really like this mock. I would be pleased if this is the way things went. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroncoBruin Posted March 26, 2018 Author Share Posted March 26, 2018 Yeah it’s another project type in Round 2 following Elway’s trend, but I was more willing to pick the boom/bust edge guy in Sweat because Nelson in Round 1 is almost certain to be a hit. Sweat has so much upside. FSU’s use of him was a waste,, he was two-gappimg between the RG and RT most of the time. Remember, they are the same defense who mostly used DeMarcus Walker as an EDGE even though he made all his plays as a 3T. Sweat has elite length, strength and speed so if he gets coached up he’ll be a guy who can beat tackles in a lot of ways as a pass rusher. He’s already a disciplined and strong edge setter. And now he doesn’t have to play with a knee brace for the first time since high school. I would bet on this guy and even if he doesn’t unlock thst All-Pro potenrial I think he can at least be what Shaq Barrett has been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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