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New Predictions For Broncos 7-Round Mock Draft

By Cameron Parker

Dec 13, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; General view of a Denver Broncos helmet before the game against the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; General view of a Denver Broncos helmet before the game against the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 3, 2015; Gainesville, FL, USA; Mississippi Rebels defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche (5) looks on prior to the game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 3, 2015; Gainesville, FL, USA; Mississippi Rebels defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche (5) looks on prior to the game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

1st Round, 31st pick: Robert Nkemdiche

The Broncos must address the loss of Malik Jackson and upgrading the defensive line position. Antonio Smith is also a free agent, which means the Broncos will look to front seven to continue to build that strong defensive line. Broncos have Sylvester Williams, Vance Walker and Darius Kilgo in that rotation at the defensive line, but it will be a place of need come draft day, Apr. 28.

Robert Nkemdiche is a top-15 talent, but with off-field concerns, such as his DUI on Mar. 4, he just might fall to the Broncos slot at 31. Those who question if this is a risky move, I give you two names to remember: Bradley Roby and Shane Ray. Nkemdiche is a gifted defensive line playmaker that could give a much-needed boost to that position. Much like Malik Jackson, Nkemdiche compares favorably to Seattle Seahawks’ Michael Bennett. Nkemdiche shows flashes of Ndamukong Suh at times with great, lower body fluidity, but at times plays too fast and out of control. He will need to work on his gap-integrity, but with one of most well-regarded defensive line coaches in the business, Bill Kollar, Nkemdiche might reach his full potential as quick as a hiccup.

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