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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Mitch Trubisky, DeShone Kizer on the rise

By Brad Weiss

Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs for a large gain after a reception during the first quarter of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs for a large gain after a reception during the first quarter of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports /
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MIAMI, FL – SEPTEMBER 01: Dan Feeney #67 of the Indiana Hoosiers in action during the game against the FIU Panthers at FIU Stadium on September 1, 2016 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL – SEPTEMBER 01: Dan Feeney #67 of the Indiana Hoosiers in action during the game against the FIU Panthers at FIU Stadium on September 1, 2016 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images) /

45. . OG. Indiana. Dan Feeney. 19. player

The Denver Broncos, like the Carolina Panthers, will go from playing in the Super Bowl one season, to not making the playoffs the next. The main issue for the Broncos this season has been the play of their offense, as their defense was once again elite in 2016. They inserted a first-year starter in Trevor Siemian at the quarterback position heading into the season, and while he has grown throughout the year, questions still linger as to who will be their future at the position going forward.

Midway through the season, the team lost star running back C.J. Anderson, and that really put the skids on the offense. Siemian played very well down the stretch, but the team struggled to put up points once they got into the red zone. Playing with a combination of backs like rookie Devontae Booker and veteran Justin Forsett, Denver has looked pedestrian on offense as of late. Anderson should be back healthy in 2017, and if the team can add some depth at offensive guard, they should be fine no matter who is under center.

Dan Feeney of Indiana is the best offensive guard in this draft, and some feel he is the most talent offensive lineman of the whole crop. Feeney has incredible feet for a person his size, and his strength cannot be rivaled by any player in this draft class. He is without a doubt a first-round talent, and at No. 19, the Broncos should be able to get him if they choose to go offensive lineman with their top pick.

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