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2021 NFL Draft: Denver Broncos 7-round mock

By Rucker Haringey

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 11: Patrick Surtain II #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide warms up before the College Football Playoff National Championship football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Hard Rock Stadium on January 11, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes 52-24. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 11: Patrick Surtain II #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide warms up before the College Football Playoff National Championship football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Hard Rock Stadium on January 11, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes 52-24. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) /
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Broncos mock draft, Jamin Davis
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – JANUARY 02: Jamin Davis #44 of the Kentucky Wildcats celebrates a defensive stop against the North Carolina State Wolfpack during the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field on January 02, 2021 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) /

Linebacker. Kentucky. Jamin Davis. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. 45. 105. player

Both Joseph Jones and Jeremiah Attaouchu are ticketed for free agency which leaves the Broncos in need of linebacker depth. Davis is still a relatively raw prospect, but he’s got the speed to grow into a quality starter if things break right during his professional career.

It would be a mistake for Denver to draft him with the intention of handing him major snaps right away. He struggled to get off blocks at times for Kentucky and that issue is only going to get exacerbated against NFL competition.

The plus side to Davis as a player is that he has the speed to run down opposing ball carriers even when he gets out of position. The key for the Broncos’ coaching staff will be to help him transition that speed into something that allows him to produce negative plays as opposed to simply covering up his mistakes.

His long-term home likely lies as an inside linebacker in Denver’s 3-4 set. If he can find a way to become a plus in coverage then his skyrocket could value. At worst, he’ll help the Broncos on special teams during his rookie season.

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