1(12)   Tyson Jackson; Defensive End, LSU

6’4″ 295 lbs.  4.94

Jackson is the best 3-4 defensive end available in this draft, and the Broncos have an open starting spot opposite Marcus Thomas on the defensive line.

1(18)   Knowshon Moreno; Running Back, Georgia

5’11”  217 lbs.  4.44

Denver already has a slew of backs, but none are elite.  Moreno has all of the tools you look for in a “New England” style of back.  He is a willing blocker, great receiver, and can run between the tackles.

2(48)  Sean Smith; Defensive Back, Utah

6’4″  214 lbs.  4.50

Smith is a converted receiver, so you know he has great ball skills.  I think in the future he could be a free safety, but at the start of his career he will be a big cornerback, similar to Nnamdi Asomugha.

3(79)  Ramses Barden; Wide Receiver, Cal Poly

6’6″  225 lbs.  4.55

Barden, aside from being about two inches taller and a bit more slender, is a carbon copy of our own Brandon Marshall.  He has great hands, and is a threat to score every time he touches the ball.  He is excellent after the catch.

3(84)  Kevin Barnes; Cornerback, Maryland

6’0″  187 lbs.  4.45

Barnes is a physical corner who has excellent speed.  He could compete for the nickel position in his first season along with Bell, Williams, and if this mock proves true, Sean Smith.  He has great potential and could fall to us due to an injury.

4(114)  Rhett Bomar; Quarterback, Sam Houston State

6’2″  225 lbs.  4.70

Bomar was dominant at OU, and he was dominant at Sam Houston State.  He has all of the physical tools, as well as the lively arm, that you look for in a franchise quarterback, he just needs a couple of years of schooling.  Josh McDaniels could do wonders for this kid.

5(149)  Sammie Lee Hill; Defensive Tackle, Stillman

6’4″  329 lbs.  5.12

Hill is a guy I really like, to the point where I have had him going to us in the third round.  that was a bit of over-eagerness on my part, but I think Hill has the potential to make a big splash in this league with his size and athleticism.

6(185)  Vaughn Martin; Defensive Tackle, Western Ontario

6’4″  335 lbs.  4.98

Probably the most physically gifted big man I have ever analyzed.  He is enormous, strong, fast, quick, you name it, this guy is it.  He is very raw, coming from a small school in Canada, but he could be a dominant force if given the right opportunities and schooling.  Remember what Nunnely did for Supplementary draft pick Jamal Williams?

7(225)  Blake Schlueter; Center, TCU

6’3″  290 lbs.  4.67

Schlueter is a very athletic center who could eventually replace the aging Casey Wiegmann.  I think he has better potential as a center in the NFL, where last year’s fourth round pick Kory Lichtensteiger, projects as the one who will take over for Ben Hamilton at left guard.

7(235)  Josh Mauga; Middle Linebacker, Nevada

6’2″  245 lbs.  4.62

This is basically a pick for depth.  I think Denver has a solid group of outside linebackers, and could go for some rush ends as priority rookie free agents.  Mauga is good value here, and he provides depth at MLB.