Broncos Draft Reports: Linebackers

Sep 20, 2014; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs linebacker Benardrick McKinney (50) tackles LSU Tigers running back Kenny Hilliard (27) during the third quarter of a game at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

We’re only a few days away, ladies and gents.

The draft is quickly approaching and I’m here to deliver my last batch of draft reports to you. This week I’ll focus on a position that may not seem like a position of weakness on the Broncos: linebackers (inside linebackers, to be specific).

On the surface, the Broncos are in a pretty good position at linebacker with starters Brandon Marshall and Danny Trevathan. However, depth is a question with only one proven guy back there in Steven Johnson. After that the Broncos have second year players Lamin Barrow, Corey Nelson and Todd Davis.

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What would make it even more likely for the Broncos to take a linebacker early is the unfortunate reality that Danny Trevathan hasn’t been able to stay healthy during his short career. John Elway may look for a Plan B just in case Trevathan isn’t able to escape the injury bug once again.

The following three linebackers are all players I think the Broncos could feasibly take within the first two round: Clemson’s Stephone Anthony (#42), UCLA’s Eric Kendricks (#6), and Mississippi State’s Benardrick McKinney (#50). Let’s take a look at what these players could provide at the next level and possibly for the orange and blue.