How will life after Russell Wilson look for the Denver Broncos?
In Jordan Reid of ESPN‘s latest seven-round mock draft, the Denver Broncos will not be trading up for a quarterback…but will instead move down, acquire more draft capital, and still get their potential franchise QB in the first round.
Denver Broncos Wild Seven-Round Mock Draft
Round 1, Pick 22 (via mocked trade with Philadelphia): Bo Nix, QB, Oregon
“The correlation between Nix’s skill set and that of QBs who have played under Denver coach Sean Payton is impossible to ignore. Nix is accurate, poised and decisive — all traits Payton covets. I would be shocked if Denver enters next season with just Zach Wilson, Jarrett Stidham and Ben DiNucci at the position, and it’s clear neither is the long-term answer under center. After the trade back, this a more reasonable range for Nix, and it’s a big win for the Broncos. They can’t land a great scheme fit at QB and add a pick in Round 2, where they currently don’t have any selections.”
Round 2, Pick 50: Chris Braswell, EDGE, Alabama
“Braswell has an enticing combination of traits, and Denver would provide him an opportunity to develop as a run-defender and pass-rusher. The Broncos’ 42 sacks tied for 21st last season, and Braswell had eight in a breakout year with Alabama.”
Round 3, Pick 76: Andru Phillips, CB, Kentucky
“Scouts rave about Phillips’ game, and the Broncos would be able to fit him in where they need him — inside in the slot or out on the perimeter. He does not have any career picks, but he did break up six passes in 2023.”
In rounds four through seven, ESPN has the Denver Broncos grabbing Alabama defensive tackle, Justin Eboigbe (145), Penn State linebacker, Curtis Jacobs (147), Central Florida offensive tackle, Tylan Grable (161), Kansas State EDGE rusher, Khalid Duke (207), and Maryland offensive tackle, Gottlieb Ayedze (256).
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