Denver Broncos NFL Mock Draft Roundup 3.0

Broncos Pro Bowler Nik Bonitto is the pass-rushing leader of a defensive line on a multi-season tear. His fellow former Sooner will be eager to join the party.

There is one particular line on Brugler's recent scouting report about Cooper that jumped out: "His run-after-catch skills will help separate him on draft boards." It could carry even more weight in receiver evaluations for the Broncos, who would certainly benefit from more middle-of-the-field production in the passing game. Cooper is the kind of tough, physical receiver coach Sean Payton covets. He can move around the formation and could even have pop coming out of the backfield, a wrinkle the veteran coach likes to use frequently in his offense.

I don't know where the Broncos would go here based on what I had available to them, but I'm a Lee Hunter fan, so I'd approve of this pick. He's a very large human being who seems to greatly enjoy playing football and making you feel like an idiot for thinking there'd be room to run in the A-gap. There are legit concerns about what, if anything, he'll offer as a pass rusher.

Denver finds a replacement for Alex Singleton, who is ticketed for free agency. Allen is a steady, reliable player who can handle the nerve center of that talented defense.

Sadiq's range surely starts sooner than here, as this would be great value for a Broncos team with limited needs. Coach Sean Payton has long valued a player who can be their "joker," a player who is either a top-end receiving back or mismatch tight end. Previous examples from Payton's time in New Orleans include Darren Sproles, Alvin Kamara and Jimmy Graham.

Sadiq fits that description with an outstanding athleticism that makes him a threat after the catch. He had to wait his turn behind Terrance Ferguson at Oregon, but Sadiq blossomed in the primary role last season with team highs in both catches (51) and receiving touchdowns (8).

A long-term linebacker prospect is exactly what the Broncos need and they get a talented one here in Hill. He was injured to close the season, but the Broncos can use his talents here to give them a more complete defense with young talent at all three levels.

As we get later into the first round, teams will seemingly prioritize need. For the Broncos, that's linebacker. Allen is another experienced guy, starting 29 games. He's also a talented player, earning an All-American nod and being named a finalist for the Butkus Award this past season. What we know about Georgia defensive players is that they're going to be ready to succeed in the NFL.