Mock Draft 2014: Seven Players That The Denver Broncos Could Draft In The First-Round

Sep 7, 2013; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman

(7) celebrates with teammates after recovering a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

Stephon Tuitt, DE/DT, Notre Dame

Stephon Tuitt would be an automatic fit with this Denver Broncos team. Tuitt is a big kid standing at 6-7, 322 and could serve the role on the edge or in the middle as a tackle. In the New Era Pinstripe Bowl against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, Tuitt recorded four total tackles, 3 assists, and 1.5 sacks.

Here is more on the prospectus of Tuitt from CBSSports.com.

"“Clowney isn’t the only highly regarded defensive lineman who struggled under the burden of monstrous expectations in 2013,” Rang wrote. “After dominating as a sophomore, Tuitt began his junior campaign out of shape (after missing spring due to hernia surgery) and struggled with consistency all season. Highly athletic with the frame to star as either a 4-3 defensive tackle or 3-4 defensive end, Tuitt’s upside is just too tantalizing to ignore.”"

During the 2013 season, Tuitt would record 24 solo tackles, 49 total, while sacking the quarterback 7.5 times. During his three-year collegiate career, he recorded 126 total tackles, 59 solo, and he collected 21.5 sacks to go along with 1 interception. With Robert Ayers and Shaun Phillips being potential free-agents, Denver selecting Tuitt could stabilize the defensive front with his height and strength. Tuitt is ranked in the middle of the pack on some boards but if he falls to 31, Denver could scoop him up.