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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Quarterbacks rule top 10

By Brad Weiss

Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws in the pocket against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws in the pocket against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 2, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Wisconsin Badgers offensive lineman Ryan Ramczyk (65) blocks Western Michigan Broncos defensive end Keion Adams (1) in the third quarter at AT&T Stadium. The Badgers won 24-16. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Wisconsin Badgers offensive lineman Ryan Ramczyk (65) blocks Western Michigan Broncos defensive end Keion Adams (1) in the third quarter at AT&T Stadium. The Badgers won 24-16. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Ryan Ramczyk

OT, Wisconsin

The Denver Broncos won the Super Bowl after the 2015 NFL season, as head coach Gary Kubiak won it all in his first season at the helm in Denver. What a difference a year makes, as Kubiak has since retired due to health reasons, and the team heads into the 2017 NFL season after missing the playoffs. New head coach Vance Joseph has never been a head coach at any level, but that did not stop John Elway from handing him the keys to the car.

Once settled into his desk, Joseph made the announcement that the quarterback position would be up for grabs, though many believe that Trevor Siemian will be the team’s starter once again in 2017. Siemian beat out rookie Paxton Lynch and veteran Mark Sanchez to earn the job last season, and did a nice job despite the fact that the team had no running game to show for. No matter who is under center in 2017, the team needs to bolster their offensive line, as their quarterback may be running for his life one again.

Ryan Ramczyk of Wisconsin is rated as one of the best offensive tackles in this draft, and he has shown that he is a first-round talent during his time with the Badgers. Not only is he great in pass protection, but he helped the Badgers Corey Clement to one of the best rushing seasons in school history. The Broncos have an elite defense, but their window is going to close soon if they cannot get the kind of offensive production needed to compete in a tough AFC West.

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