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Broncos: Mile High Maniac Mock Draft 1.0

By Brandon Roker

Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard (88) celebrates as he scores a touchdown in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game against the Clemson Tigers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard (88) celebrates as he scores a touchdown in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game against the Clemson Tigers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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11. New Orleans Saints– Deshaun Watson QB Clemson
Drew Bree’s is great but Father Time is undefeated. Watson could sit and learn from one of the best under-sized QB’s ever. Watson can make every throw and being a winner still counts for something. He Vince Young’d Clemson to 2 national title appearances with 1 win Clemson’s first in 30 years.

12. Cleveland Browns (from Philadelphia Eagles) Sidney Jones CB Washington
This pick to me is a mystery. I still feel like Cleveland will deal this pick in a package to NE for Jimmy G. If Cleveland were to keep the pick it is still dicey at best. With needs everywhere except the O line, a lot of guys are in play here. Too many WR on roster to go WR here but Davis’ polish and day 1 readiness and or John Ross’ game changing Tyreek Hill type speed may be too enticing to pass up.

13. Arizona Cardinals- Corey Davis WR Western Michigan
Former 1st round pick Floyd DUI’d himself out-of-town. Davis can come in and play day 1. Runs entire route tree. Gets at least 1 year in WR room with Fitzgerald to learn from a pros pro. Could see Arizona going Kizer or Trubisky here if they fall in love in workouts.

14. Philadelphia Eagles (from Minnesota Vikings) Taco Charlton DE Michigan
Philly has gaping need at corner but a corner here would be a low value reach. If they are set on a corner I could see them trading back to take White from LSU late in the 1st round. Charlton has strong traits but was inconsistent at Michigan but big, strong, quick, and flexible.

15. Indianapolis Colts– Dalvin Cook RB Florida State
Frank Gore is serviceable but Luck needs his Edgerin James. Plays fast and can be a reliable check down with great hands.

16. Baltimore Ravens- Derek Barnett DE Tennessee
HIGH MOTOR was written on every note of every snap Barnett played in Knoxville. Not a workout warrior but a good player who could fit right in on that Baltimore D line.

17. Washington Redskins- Forrest Lamp G/C Western Kentucky
Strong and can run and pass block. Could play Guard or Center in Washington. Need to stabilize line while Trent Williams is still a top 10 LT.

18. Tennessee Titans- John Ross WR Washington
4.22 40 yard dash. Mariota needs weapons and Ross could be a Swiss army type. Outside, backfield, slot, PR, KR. With the 2 RB’s Sharpe and Walker, adding Ross would give Mariota and Tennessee play callers plenty of playmakers and versatility.

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Alvin Kamara RB Tennessee
Doug Martin is either suspended or hurt so it’s time TB finds a RB to compliment Evans and newly signed DeSean Jackson. Kamara is a good 3 down back that would transition into Koetter’s offense seamlessly. Was good enough for TENN coaches to attempt to turn RB incumbent Jalen Hurd into a TE before his eventual transfer. After watching his tape its easy to see why.

20. Denver Broncos- O.J Howard TE Alabama
The Broncos lacked any threat from the TE position in 2016. Either Simiean or Lynch would love to have a TE like Howard who can stretch the field as well as block in what hopes to be a much improved run game in 2017 for the Broncos. Leary was signed to solidify inside with Garcia and with Tackles on the market I can see Elway addressing the biggest thing holding the passing game up.

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