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

Sep 28, 2013; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Virginia Cavaliers offensive tackle

(78) prior to playing the Pittsburgh Panthers at Heinz Field. Pittsburgh defeated Virginia 14-3. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Morgan Moses, OT, Virginia

Morgan Moses is the 35th ranked prospect in the draft and is slated to go in the late-1st or early-2nd round in the draft. He stands at 6-6, 325 and could be a solid option on the offensive-line for Peyton Manning‘s protection.

Here is more from the scouts take on Moses via CBSSports.com.

"POSITIVES: Ideal length and proportion throughout for an NFL offensive tackle. Does a good job of exhibiting patience off the snap as he routinely establishes width and good bend in his base to either absorb or mirror his opponent in pass protection. Makes good use of his long arms by extending and punching to keep defenders off his frame. Displays a fluid, consistent kick-slide when asked to track and dictate a speed rusher around the edge. Exhibits a strong first step and impressive burst for his size, when asked to fire through to the second level as a run blocker. Powerful hands to latch and steer against opponents of all sizes. Does a good job sustaining effort and contact to the whistle, and makes a concerted attempt to drive his opponent off the block rather than simply occupying him. Impressive lower-half flexibility and anchoring strength when absorbing a bull-rush."

There have been some rumblings from the Denver Broncos camp that they could be looking to move Orlando Franklin to the guard spot. If that’s the case, they could look at Moses for the outside-tackle position. Denver struggled to protect Peyton Manning from Seattle’s front-four in the Super Bowl, which led to errant passes and mistakes from the future hall-of-famer. If Denver wants to contend with teams like the Seahawks and 49ers, they will need to look to solidify the offensive-line.