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2019 NFL Draft: Denver Broncos 7-round mock

By Rucker Haringey

CENTENNIAL CO - DECEMBER 31: President of Football Operations and General Manager John Elway, of the Denver Broncos, speaks to media, at UCHealth Training Center, after he relieved Head Coach Vance Joseph of his duties on December 31, 2018 in Centennial, Colorado. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
CENTENNIAL CO - DECEMBER 31: President of Football Operations and General Manager John Elway, of the Denver Broncos, speaks to media, at UCHealth Training Center, after he relieved Head Coach Vance Joseph of his duties on December 31, 2018 in Centennial, Colorado. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post via Getty Images) /
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OXFORD, MS – NOVEMBER 26: Jamal Peters #2 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs celebrates after breaking up a pass thrown to Damore’ea Stringfellow #3 of the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on November 26, 2016 in Oxford, Mississippi. The Bulldogs defeated the Rebels 55-20. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
OXFORD, MS – NOVEMBER 26: Jamal Peters #2 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs celebrates after breaking up a pass thrown to Damore’ea Stringfellow #3 of the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on November 26, 2016 in Oxford, Mississippi. The Bulldogs defeated the Rebels 55-20. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

Round 3: Jamal Peters

If Bradley Roby, as expected, leaves the Broncos via free agency they are going to need to acquire some serious talent at cornerback this offseason. Peters isn’t a guy who can replace Roby by himself, but he can be a part of Fangio’s solution.

It’s entirely possible that Peters won’t last until the third round, but we think he’s going to get dinged a little bit due to his tight hips. He’s not the most fluid guy in coverage, but he makes up for it in other areas.

Namely, he’s got elite size for the position. He’s almost 6-foot-2 and he weighs well over 200 pounds. He doesn’t need to get bigger to adjust to life in the NFL. He’s ready to play from day one in terms of his body.

Remember, the Broncos already possess one of the fiercest pass rushes in the NFL. They don’t need corners to hold up 20+ yards down the field. Instead, they’ll rely on guys who can really dominate match ups in the first 10 yards. That’s something Peters can definitely do. He’d be great value in the third round and perhaps more importantly, he’d be an excellent fit in Fangio’s defense.

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