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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Bears tap Deshaun Watson

By Brad Weiss

Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 2, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Wisconsin Badgers offensive lineman Ryan Ramczyk (65) in action during the game against the Western Michigan Broncos in the 2017 Cotton Bowl game at AT&T Stadium. The Badgers defeat the Broncos 24-16. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Wisconsin Badgers offensive lineman Ryan Ramczyk (65) in action during the game against the Western Michigan Broncos in the 2017 Cotton Bowl game at AT&T Stadium. The Badgers defeat the Broncos 24-16. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Ryan Ramczyk

OT, Wisconsin

The Denver Broncos named Vance Joseph their head coach this past offseason, as he will take over for Gary Kubiak, who retired unexpectedly due to health issues. Last season, Kubiak named Trevor Siemian as his starting quarterback, despite the fact he had never started a game in the NFL prior to the 2016 season. Siemian did a nice job under center, but Joseph has yet to name him the starter for the upcoming season.

In 2016, the biggest issues on the offensive side of the ball for the Broncos were the offensive line, and running back, both of which were major reasons why the team did not return to the playoffs. The Broncos were coming off a Super Bowl victory, and the lack of protection really hurt what they were trying to do on offense. Denver needs to bring in some talent along the offensive line, and Ryan Ramczyk from Wisconsin is the best offensive tackle in this draft class.

Ramczyk is going to be a good one at the next level, and he does have the size and strength to stay on the left side of the line. He will instantly make the Broncos better from day one, and the team needs a tackle considering they let Russell Okung go this past week. Denver has enough talent on defense to contend in the AFC West next season, but if they do not improve their offensive line, it is going to be a long season.

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