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Broncos Best Player Available Is Still An Option

By Cameron Parker

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 /
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The Los Angeles Rams shook up the 2016 NFL Draft by acquiring the first overall pick from Tennessee Titans. However, it will not change the Broncos draft plans. Paxton Lynch, may will be off the table, but that will not stop the Broncos from drafting best player available.

The Broncos could be forced to do what they traditionally have done the past couple years. Draft the best player available. A trade can still happen between the Broncos and a respective party, but there has been no indication they will do so.

Nov 7, 2015; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche (5) in action during the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Arkansas won 53-52. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2015; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche (5) in action during the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Arkansas won 53-52. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports /

With the 31st overall pick, defense could be front-and-center again. But the signing of Jared Crick from the Houston Texans could mean the Broncos may be out of Robert Nkemdiche. However, the Broncos will jump for joy if Nkemdiche falls to 31. Nkemdiche, in my opinion, still seems like the most viable candidate even if Broncos do not move their pick.

Another option for the Broncos could be linebacker Jaylon Smith out of Notre Dame. If Smith did not have the ACL injury, Smith would be strongly considered for the first overall pick. Smith has stated he his knee feels great after his pro day. That could excite teams, but history shows injuries could result in a drop in the NFL Draft. The expected result of Smith’s placement is in the mid-rounds, however if medicals are positive, Smith will be your starting linebacker, replacing Danny Trevathan who left for the Chicago Bears.

Rumors are a plenty in the NFL Draft of where the Denver Broncos could go in the NFL Draft. The Broncos could swing a trade for Tyrod Taylor who has stated his unhappiness in Buffalo. Taylor has been on the Broncos radar, for at least, since last season. There is a rumor out there right now of a three-way trade involving the Bills, Browns and Broncos. Broncos would give up their 31st pick to the Browns and a player to be named later. Personally, trading their first round pick is not ideal for a cheap quarterback. Taylor is a better option than any in the draft this year at 26-years old, but it is not ideal when the decision is there to draft best player available. All three teams have denied the supposed deal, but it is worth noting Cleveland is shopping the second pick.

Due to this Los Angeles Rams/Tennessee Titans blockbuster trade, best player available seems like the most possible scenario despite all the rumors.

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