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2017 NFL mock draft: Mitch Trubisky heads west

By Brad Weiss

Sep 19, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Budda Baker (32) warms-up before the start of a game against the Utah State Aggies at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Budda Baker (32) warms-up before the start of a game against the Utah State Aggies at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard (88) runs the ball while guarded by Clemson Tigers safety Jadar Johnson (18) during the fourth quarter in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard (88) runs the ball while guarded by Clemson Tigers safety Jadar Johnson (18) during the fourth quarter in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /
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TE, Alabama

The Denver Broncos have a new head coach for next season, after Gary Kubiak had to retire due to health issues. The Broncos will head into next season with question marks all over roster, as there is no clear favorite to start at quarterback. While Trevor Siemian should get a shot to retain his role as the starter, the team did spend a first round pick on Paxton Lynch last year, which means new head coach Vance Joseph may decide to put him in as the team’s No. 1.

This is Joseph’s first year as a head coach, so expect there to be plenty of mistakes. However, the Broncos do come into next season with an elite defense, and if they can get anything going on the ground,  they should be able to challenge in a very tough AFC West. Whether Siemian or Lynch are under center in Week 1, one thing is for sure, they need a quality tight end.

O.J. Howard is the best tight end in college football, and he is certain to be even better at the next level. Playing for the Alabama Crimson Tide, Howard did not get many opportunities to showcase his abilities, as the Tide likes to run the ball down the other team’s throat. Howard is an explosive playmaker, and if he can get in the right offense, he could have an elite impact in the NFL.

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