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Denver Broncos mock draft 2.0: Taking a QB early?

By Sayre Bedinger

Dec 31, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Michigan State Spartans quarterback Connor Cook (18) warms up prior to the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2015 CFP semifinal at the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Michigan State Spartans quarterback Connor Cook (18) warms up prior to the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2015 CFP semifinal at the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 31, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) runs the ball against Clemson Tigers linebacker B.J. Goodson (44) during the first quarter of the 2015 CFP semifinal at the Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) runs the ball against Clemson Tigers linebacker B.J. Goodson (44) during the first quarter of the 2015 CFP semifinal at the Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

5. (136th overall) B.J. Goodson, LB, Clemson

With Jaylon Smith (in this situation) likely going to injured reserve, the Brandon Marshall contract situation unresolved, I think there’s room for some more competition at linebacker. The Broncos obviously have Todd Davis and Corey Nelson along with Zaire Anderson, but Goodson is a really interesting prospect who could be a great value on day three.

Physically, when I watch Goodson I’m reminded a bit of the nasty style of play that Navorro Bowman plays with, but perhaps not quite on that level yet. He played in an incredibly talented defense at Clemson, and has gone underrated because of that. He is an excellent athlete with good size who could contribute from day one.

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