The Broncos’ season has come to an end. With Sunday’s loss to the Raiders, Denver has secured the No. 9 pick in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft.
While the draft is still nearly four months away and the Broncos are without a general manager after John Elway stepped down from the role, there’s plenty of speculation as to who Denver should target on April 29.
Here’s a look at who national draftniks are thinking will land in Denver.
247Sports | Brad Crawford | Updated Jan. 4
Caleb Farley, CB, Virginia Tech
Michael Shroyer, Getty ImagesDefensive back Caleb Farley (3) of the Virginia Tech Hokies breaks up a pass intended for wide receiver Hasaan Patterson (2) of the Old Dominion Monarchs in the second half at Lane Stadium on Sept. 7, 2019 in Blacksburg, Va.“Farley opted out prior to the season in fear of COVID-19, he said on the record. He led ACC in pass breakups with 16 as a third-year sophomore last fall tied for second in the conference with four interceptions — including two Oct. 5 at Miami — putting him on the path to a potential first-round-pick projection for the 2021 draft.” See the full mock draft.
Sporting News | Vinnie Iyer | Updated Jan. 4
Caleb Farley, CB, Virginia Tech
Michael Reaves, Getty ImagesCaleb Farley (3) of the Virginia Tech Hokies intercepts a pass from Dee Wiggins (8) of the Miami Hurricanes during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium on Oct. 5, 2019 in Miami, Fla.“The Broncos had shaky cornerback play with aging A.J. Bouye as their best outside option. They will also think about further boosting their edge pass rush, but they also won’t pass up on some shutdown potential for the secondary. Farley was one of the first top prospects to opt out for his final college season. He has great size and solid all-around coverage skills for the position.” See the full mock draft.
Bleacher Report | Gary Davenport | Updated Jan. 4
Mac Jones, QB, Alabama
Brynn Anderson, The Associated PressAlabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) warms up before the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game against Florida, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Atlanta. Heisman Trophy finalists Mac Jones and DeVonta Smith have been selected to The Associated Press All-America team, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, leading a contingent of five Alabama players on the first-team offense.“When the 2020 season began, Mac Jones of Alabama wasn’t on the radar as a high-end draft prospect, and it can’t be denied that he has benefitted from playing in a loaded Tide offense. But he just laid a beatdown on an overmatched Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinal, and the strong-armed 6’3″, 214-pounder is a Heisman finalist who owns the highest passing efficiency rating of any quarterback in the nation.” See the full mock draft.
CBS Sports | Josh Edwards | Updated Jan. 4
Micah Parsons, LB, Penn State
Ronald Martinez, Getty ImagesMicah Parsons of the Penn State Nittany Lions reacts after a quarterback sack against Brady White #3 of the Memphis Tigers during the first half of the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium on Dec. 28, 2019 in Arlington, Texas.“I still believe it is in Denver’s best interest to trade Von Miller for draft capital this offseason but they already have Bradley Chubb and Malik Reed has provided some moments of hope. Micah Parsons would give the Broncos some elite play in the front seven.” See the full mock draft.
SB Nation | James Dator | Updated Jan. 4
Rashawn Slater, OT, Northwestern
Jonathan Daniel, Getty ImagesAnthony Nelson (98) of the Iowa Hawkeyes rushes against Rashawn Slater (70) of the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field on Oct. 21, 2017 in Evanston, Illinois. Northwestern defeated Iowa 17-10 in overtime.“In a perfect world the Broncos would trade down a little with a team wanting a quarterback jumping up, but for the sake of this exercise I have they staying put and drafting a rangy, reliable offensive tackle to help fix their line. Rashawn Slater is an athletic, excellent tackle who won’t be a sexy pick, but it’ll be the right one.” See the full mock draft.
DraftKings Nation | Chet Gresham and Collin Sherwin | Updated Jan. 4
Patrick Surtain II, DB, Alabama
Kevin C. Cox, Getty ImagesPatrick Surtain II of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after intercepting a pass intended for Austin Shaw #13 of the New Mexico State Aggies at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Sept. 7, 2019 in Tuscaloosa, Ala.Related Articles
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