NFL Draft 2019: Denver Broncos full mock draft
By Joe Romano
Round 5 – Pick 148
Kingsley Keke, DT, Texas A&M
Defensive line could be a need Denver addresses earlier than this. It is a position that has some depth on the roster already but could use another body with Fangio coming in. Kingsley Keke is a pass rushing defensive tackle who can provide the Broncos some juice inside. Keke has shown feel for pass rushing and impressive pass rush moves on the inside. He needs a good coach to get the most out of his traits if he wants to be anything more than a situational rusher. As it stands he’d be a welcome addition to the interior rotation for this team filling that role as a rusher in spots.
Round 5 – Pick 156
Wyatt Ray, EDGE, Boston College
Another player that will provide depth at a position that is already set on the roster. Losing Shaq Barrett and Shane Ray leaves the cupboard pretty bare at pass rusher. Von Miller and Bradley Chubb are arguably the best edge duo in the league. After those two there is not another player with meaningful snaps on the roster.
Wyatt Ray is a solid replacement for depth. Ray is a great athlete and was overshadowed by his more accomplished teammate Zach Allen. Ray’s ability to bend and rush the arc is very good. He’s got a solid base as a pass rusher. He needs to work on some counters and consistent rush plans but the tools are there. Working with Fangio and the talent in front of him could do wonders. Ray’s got a way to go but in this draft there are few prospects that blend his raw talent, age and potential in Day 3.
Round 6 – Pick 182
David Sills V, WR, West Virginia
Denver may be set atop their depth chart for receivers. Second year players Courtland Sutton and DaeSean Hamilton will see a bigger role. Veteran Emmanuel Sanders is still in Denver despite talks that he may be cut. Those three will be the primary pass catchers in the offense. Adding another long-term piece, especially given Sanders age (32) would be wise. David Sills V of West Virginia is not an ideal Sanders replacement but could fit with Joe Flacco.
It is no secret that Flacco loves to throw the ball deep and Sills is a deep ball specialist. His size and leaping ability make him a nightmare for small corners. Even without true deep speed, Sills win with size and is very good at that point of the game. In this role he can grow into a better route runner and more than a vertical receiver with time. As it stands, he gives them another weapon to help Flacco.
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Round 7 – Pick 237
Ryan Finley, QB, North Carolina State
John Elway loves him some tall quarterbacks. While I do believe he sees Flacco as the future, he is still going to draft a quarterback at some point. In this bad year for quarterbacks, waiting until round seven might be smart. Ryan Finley of North Carolina State checks the only box Elway apparently needs to check with the position; height.
Finley stands 6-foot-4 so a little short for Elway’s liking. However he is an accurate passer who plays the game smart. He’s not going to lose games with bad turnovers, which makes him an ideal back-up candidate long-term. Finley may never be an answer at quarterback but can provide depth and experience as a back-up.