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NFL Draft 2017: Top target for each team

By John Buhler

Oct 29, 2016; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) looks to throw in the first quarter against the Miami Hurricanes at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) looks to throw in the first quarter against the Miami Hurricanes at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports /
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HUNTINGTON, WV – NOVEMBER 28: Forrest Lamp #76 of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in action against the Marshall Thundering Herd during the game at Joan C. Edwards Stadium on November 28, 2014 in Huntington, West Virginia. Western Kentucky defeated Marshall 67-66 in overtime. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
HUNTINGTON, WV – NOVEMBER 28: Forrest Lamp #76 of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in action against the Marshall Thundering Herd during the game at Joan C. Edwards Stadium on November 28, 2014 in Huntington, West Virginia. Western Kentucky defeated Marshall 67-66 in overtime. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Denver Broncos: Forrest Lamp

One would think that the Denver Broncos will use their No. 20 pick on a player on the offensive side of the ball. A running back would be nice and so would a tight end. However, Denver probably needs to go after one of the best offensive linemen in the draft.

Since Denver has a ton of gaping holes up front, it would make all the sense in the world to draft the most versatile lineman in the draft in Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard/tackle Forrest Lamp.

Denver is going to love Lamp more than Brick Tamland The Broncos will be getting a fierce competitor that is 6-foot-4, 300 pounds and can play swing tackle or either guard spot. Because he has great leverage concepts and has quick feet, Lamp can succeed at the next level playing tackle though he is undersized.

Of the three first-round talents on the offensive line in the draft, Lamp has the least bust potential. Alabama Crimson Tide left tackle Cam Robinson may lack the motor to routinely set the edge as a franchise cornerstone. Wisconsin Badgers tackle Ryan Ramczyk may be more of a system product than some teams want to believe.

While it could be a rough first year in Denver for Lamp, he will eventually figure it out once his role is well-defined. Lamp can do a lot of things besides light up a room. Figuring out what position of need he will fill on the Broncos offensive line will be key to early NFL success for this Hilltopper.

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