12th pick: Defensive end—Tyson Jackson

Denver’s newly re-signed Kenny Peterson and recently signed Darrell Ried will most likely be starting at defensive ends along with back up players like Carlton Powell, Ryan McBean, Nic Clemons, and possibly Tim Crowder.This is not much of a defensive end tandem, and McDaniels has said that Darrell Ried will be playing some outside linebacker as well.

In this situation, Denver must draft a defensive end, and that will be Tyson Jackson. He is very much like Richard Seymour with the explosive power and ability to search and destroy the ball carrier.

 

18th pick: Middle linebacker—Rey Maualuga

Denver is without a doubt in need of a linebacker. D.J. Williams and Andre Davis will be starting, while backing up are Spencer Larson and Mario Haggan. Having Maualuga will add that extra spark to the defense.

He is a defensive shield that will run over anyone at any given moment. He reminds me of Ray Lewis when I watch him.

I believe that if Denver grabs Maualuga, they will leave Boss Bailey and Wesley Woodyard alone at outside linebacker, and release Louis Green and Mario Haggan.

 

48th pick Cornerback—Darius Butler

Champ Bailey and recent addition Andre Goodwin are 31 years old and are now entering the downside of their careers. As seen last year, Champ Bailey has become very quiet during the past two seasons and has allowed a lot more passes to come his way than most expected.

Darius Butler will have the ability to learn from Goodwin and Bailey on how to become one of the NFL’s fiercest cornerback’s.

 

79th pick: Defensive end—Jarron Gilbert

The defensive end position in a three-four scheme is responsible for stopping an off-tackle or counter hand off. Tyson Jackson is a fierce run-stopper and can help out a bit as a pass-rusher. But if the other side can’t put out the fire, then someone else will step in.

Jarron Gilbert, a player who once played the defensive tackle position, will most likely be drafted into a three-four scheme playing the defensive end position.

Darrell Ried and Kenny Peterson are most likely to start at the position, but if they can’t get the job done, Jarron Gilbert will.

 

84th pick: Strong safety—David Bruton

Signing Renaldo Hill and Brian Dawkins was a boost to the Broncos’ defense, but just a little. What I mean is they are getting older, especially Brian Dawkins (35).

David Bruton’s hard hitting skills can be related to a player like Dawkins. If David Bruton can learn from the future hall-of-famer Dawkins, he can become a fierce weapon behind the defense.

 

114th pick: Outside linebacker—Matt Shaughnessy

I will tell you what, I am very surprised that most people are putting this guy around the fourth and fifth round.

This guy reminds me of Mike Vrabel. He’s big and powerful and someone that can stop the run along with rushing the passer.

If Dumervil, Moss, Ried, Crowder, Bailey, or Woodyard don’t step it up in the new three-four defense, I know that Matt Shaughnessy is ready at any moment.

 

140th pick: Defensive Tackle—Chris Baker

Marcus Thomas and Ronald Fields will be competing for the defensive tackle position, which is basically the main key to victory. Other competitors are J’Vonne Parker and Matthias Askew.

Chris Baker, at 6’2″ 330 pounds, can fill up that competition and may even win the starting job, this guy can plug up any hole if he wants to.

 

185th pick: Quarterback—Graham Harrell

Kyle Orton and Chris Simms are in a battle for the starting job, which Kyle Orton will most likely win because Chris Simms hasn’t started a game in two or three years. Orton already knows how to play the game and almost led a struggling offense to a playoff berth last year.

However, Denver is probably still in need of a quarterback.

Graham Harrell, coming into the draft, was supposed to be in the top three rounds after coming off an outstanding year at Texas Tech. But his lack of throwing power and poor combine showing dropped him down to the last couple of rounds.

Graham, however, is a very accurate quarterback and has a very high IQ. His decision making is excellent, and he is calm in the pocket.

McDaniels’ offense requires a very accurate quarterback that sits in the pocket all day. The quarterback does not need to throw hard or far. I believe that Graham can be the next Tom Brady.

 

225th pick: Wide reciever—Brooks Foster

With Brandon Marshall possibly going on an eight-game suspension, the Broncos are possibly looking at a wide receiver that can replace Marshall in a way.

Brooks played opposite of Hakeem Nicks, can catch the ball very well,  and has been compared to Rod Smith. He would be an excellent addition to the wide receiver corps in Denver.

235th pick: Wide Reciever—Deon Butler

I know Denver is filled with wide receivers, having Brandon Marshall, Eddie Royal, Jabar Gaffney, Brandon Stokley, Chad Jackson, and possibly Brooks Foster. But Deon Butler had an impressive 40-yard-dash time, running a 4.38.

Eddie Royal didn’t do well in the return game last season, but having Royal to focus just on the offense can impact a lot. Having a guy like Deon Butler as a return man will improve the return game.

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