The Denver Broncos decided to skip round one in favor of stockpiling picks in rounds 2-4. It’s a move that says the early picks on the Broncos draft board were taken well before their original No. 25 spot, and plenty of the next guys in line are still on the board.

While many are up in arms that the Broncos didn’t select on day one, we have to remember that a lot of quality players are found beyond the first round of the draft.

The Broncos have six of the next 84 selections, and it all begins with the No. 36 pick.

I still like DT Devon Still from Penn State as the Broncos first pick. Still’s gas tank and medical history are red flags, but he dominates when he’s on his game. He had 55 tackles (17 for a loss) and 4.5 sacks his senior year. That’s an impact player on the defensive line and he would force opposing teams to prepare for a new wrinkle on the Broncos defense.

Still tore his ACL and MCL his freshman year of college and then he broke his ankle his sophomore year. He tires quickly and lets up off the gas, but it seems to me that both of these issues are manageable. That’s why the Broncos pay team strength and conditioning coach Luke Richesson the big bucks.

The Broncos could also look at cornerback for their first pick. The controversial Janoris Jenkins from North Alabama is still available. His game isn’t the question mark here. It’s his character and reputation. Jenkins was booted from Florida for being arrested multiple times for fighting/resisting arrest and marijuana possession. Doing it once is one thing, but a repeat offender is a red flag. On the field, Jenkins is a playmaker that can cover in the slot or cover outside, and he’s a threat on special teams as a punt returner.

The Broncos also have Stanford tight end Coby Fleener available. The team signed Jacob Tamme (former Manning teammate) and Joel Dreessen, and they have Virgil Green and Julius Thomas to develop so this is a less likely pick up. Fleener would have the right cards dealt to him, however, first with Andrew Luck and then with Manning.

Georgia offensive lineman Cordy Glenn is still available, and he would have to make the transition to guard for the Broncos. This selection would add depth to the o-line. Glenn moves well for his size, and he’s a 50-game starter in his college career.

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Janoris Jenkins' character will be critiqued before his play in draft evaluations. (Kim Klement-US PRESSWIRE)

Things got a little bit awkward in the media room at the NFL combine Sunday afternoon.

Janoris Jenkins had to know what was coming. If anything, explaining himself to the media had to be easier than explaining himself to NFL coaches and team front offices.

I had just grabbed a chicken sandwich from the lunch line and was topping it with all the fixings when they announced, “Janoris Jenkins, cornerback, North Alabama, podium C.” I ran with plate in hand. I knew this press conference was going to be the most interesting one of the weekend.

Jenkins would be an extremely sought after CB had his past troubles been, well, not so troubling. Jenkins was dismissed from the University of Florida after his junior year.

“I failed one drug test at Florida,” Jenkins said. “I got arrested three times, one for a bar fight and two for possession of marijuana.”

The room got eerily quiet.

Jenkins showed that he could perform right away at Florida earning all-SEC accolades with 39 tackles and 2 interceptions his freshman year. His last year at Florida, he was an all-SEC selection in 2010 after recording 43 tackles and 3 interceptions. During his time with the Gators he had 8 career interceptions.

After he was dismissed from Florida, he played at division II school North Alabama. There he recorded 53 tackles and 2 interceptions. He also finished second in division II in punt returns.

Back to the concern at hand, however.

“I admitted to everything,” Jenkins said of his combine interviews. “I take full responsibility. I learned from it. It made me a stronger person, taught me how to fight through reality, that I’ve got to separate myself from certain guys, certain people. To be successful at the next level, I can’t do the things I used to do.”

It’s easier said than done, especially when players coming out of college are now making millions of dollars. That can easily turn into millions of bad decisions. Jenkins did keep his nose clean at North Alabama.

Jenkins will likely be taken in the first round of the draft by somebody like the Cowboys who have been known to select high-risk players in the past (plus their secondary needs a lot of help).

Jenkins ran an unofficial 4.44 in the 40-yard dash at the combine Tuesday morning.

Basically when teams interview players at the combine who have gotten themselves into trouble like Jenkins, they are looking to see if it was a case of straight up trouble or a case of immaturity. “Are you a thug or are you stupid,” teams will indirectly ask in late-night interviews.

Jenkins will get the chance to prove himself in the NFL. His talent is to great not to draft him in a high round. His off-the-field experience is what’s in question.

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Michigan State defensive tackle Jerel Worthy (99) likes to crush quarterbacks and would look nice in a Broncos uniform. Credit: Rick Osentoski-US PRESSWIRE

The Denver Broncos hold the 25^th overall pick and 6 picks total in the 2012 NFL draft. 6 picks is a decent amount when compared to some other teams out there (Oakland Raiders; 3 picks), but Denver will have a tough time moving up in the early portion of the draft since they pick rather late within each round. Because of this, it is likely that any draft trades involving the Broncos will be ones in which they move back and acquire more picks. This wouldn’t necessarily be a bad strategy because the Broncos need to bring in as much new talent as they can manage, but this isn’t what the average Denver fan is looking for. The fans want big names that can make an immediate impact, and to accomplish that Denver needs to keep their top picks.

I expect that the Broncos will hold steady in the first round and draft the best player available at the 25^th pick. So in my mind, the only question is who will they take at that spot? The biggest areas of need for this team are along the defensive line, the defensive backfield, and at running back, so I would guess that they go in one of those directions. Let’s look at some of the options that may be available when the Broncos are on the clock:

Devon Still, DT, Penn State

This draft is heavy with talent at the defensive tackle position. I think it makes a lot of sense for Denver to take advantage of that and find a guy to anchor their line for years to come. One of the top tackles on any draft board is Devon Still. Still excels as a pass rusher even though he is an interior lineman, and he has above-average quickness despite his massive 6′-5″ and 307-pound frame. His biggest strength is stuffing the run and occupying blockers, and he is at the very top of some draft boards at the DT position.

Fletcher Cox, DT, Mississippi State

Cox would also be an impactful player for the Broncos’ defense. He is known for his impressive motor, his versatility, and his ability to wear down opposing offensive linemen. He has been a force in the brutal SEC conference even though he weighs in at less than 300 pounds and has some room to add bulk. Cox could be a terror at the next level and would look real nice in orange and blue.

Jerel Worthy, DT, Michigan State

I have Denver selecting Worthy in my latest mock draft, but I wouldn’t be surprised with any of the first 3 players on this list if they go with a defensive tackle. Worthy is a 6′-3″ 310-pound All-American who absolutely destroys offensive lines and is the definition of a defensive anchor. He is above-average in almost every measureable out there, and I think he would match up very nicely with Elvis Dumervil and Von Miller in the defensive front 7.

Michael Brockers, DT, Louisiana State

Brockers is widely regarded as one of the best DT’s out there and isn’t expected to be available at #25. He measures at 6′-5″ tall and 306 pounds, and he too is from the rugged SEC conference. Brockers possesses the best combination of power, size, and athleticism of any defensive tackle in the draft and has the potential to be a star at the next level.

Brandon Thompson, DT, Clemson

Thompson is known more for his pass rush rather than his run stopping, and although he is impressive in his own right, he just doesn’t seem to be as effective as the other defensive tackles on this list. He has a ton of upper-body strength but his “short arms” limit his range a bit.

Dontari Poe, DT, Memphis

Poe has an impressive burst off the line of scrimmage and has quick feet. What makes that impressive is that he comes in at a whopping 6′-5″ tall and 350 pounds! He is an absolute load and has a ton of upside despite the fact many experts question whether or not he can improve his technique enough to be effective in the NFL.

Chandler Jones, DE, Syracuse

At 6′-5″ tall and 265 pounds, Jones has the prototypical body of an edge pass rusher. He is very strong and has a good motor, and he has extremely long arms which gives him an impressive range and makes him more disruptive.

Janoris Jenkins, CB, North Alabama

Despite his checkered past, Jenkins is the 2nd best cornerback in the draft and probably won’t make it to the 25th pick. He is coming from a Division II school because he got kicked off the team at Florida, but he still has the ridiculous talent that made him a top recruit in the SEC. He is on the small side at 5′-10″ tall and 191 pounds, but he makes up for it with his speed and toughness.

Dre Kirkpatrick, CB, Alabama

Kirkpatrick is another rare specimen who has impressive size, speed and strength. He grabbed 12 career interceptions and can win one-on-one battles with his strength and 6′-2″ stature. He typically rates as the 3rd best corner available by the experts and comes into the NFL as a 2nd team All-American.

Alfonzo Dennard, CB, Nebraska

Dennard may be the best cornerback available when the Broncos pick at 25 since Jenkins and Kirkpatrick are expected to be gone by then. He is known as a physical player who possesses great technique and is a superb tackler. He finished his career as a 1st team All-Big 10 player and won the Tatum-Woodson Defensive Back of the Year Award.

Mark Barron, S, Alabama

Barron is the best safety in the draft and Denver needs to improve that position with Brian Dawkin’s injury issues and Rahim Moore’s disappointing rookie campaign. He knows how to throw around his 6′-2″ and 218-pound body and is known as a big hitter. Barron has above-average strength for a safety but lacks top-tier speed.

Lamar Miller, RB, Miami

As far as running backs go, there is Trent Richardson and then there is everyone else. But with that said, Lamar Miller is a tough runner with exceptional acceleration and speed. He also has good hands and vision and excels at the cutback.

David Wilson, RB, Virginia Tech

David Wilson is more likely to run through a defender where Miller will outrun them. He runs extremely hard and can be explosive at the line of scrimmage. He isn’t known as a blocker or a pass-catcher, but he has the skills to get him rated as the 2nd best running back in the draft by some experts.

So who do you think the Denver Broncos will take with their 1st pick? I’ve already stated I believe they will go with a defensive tackle, and I think Jerel Worthy is the odds on favorite.

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