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David Njoku highlights latest Denver Broncos mock draft update

By Sayre Bedinger

Nov 26, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes tight end David Njoku (86) runs for a touchdown during the second half against Duke Blue Devils at Hard Rock Stadium. Miami won 40-21. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes tight end David Njoku (86) runs for a touchdown during the second half against Duke Blue Devils at Hard Rock Stadium. Miami won 40-21. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 17, 2016; Hattiesburg, MS, USA; Troy Trojans head coach Neal Brown high fives offensive lineman Antonio Garcia (53) in the first quarter against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles at M.M. Roberts Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Hattiesburg, MS, USA; Troy Trojans head coach Neal Brown high fives offensive lineman Antonio Garcia (53) in the first quarter against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles at M.M. Roberts Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports /

2nd Round: Antonio Garcia, OT, Troy

Garcia is a rising prospect right now that is considered raw in some areas, but potentially one of the best overall tackles in this year’s class.

There are even some who feel like Garcia could rise into a 1st round prospect after proving himself to scouts at the Senior Bowl practices. This is a left tackle prospect that has ideal size, plays with a chip on his shoulder, and finishes in the running game. He has excellent length to keep defenders at bay and while he needs work as a pass protector, the ability is there for him to be a starting left tackle sooner than later.

Where Garcia fits with the Broncos to me is as a potential swing tackle as a rookie, and then a starting left tackle by 2018. The Broncos could look to sign someone like Andrew Whitworth to start at left tackle this season while adding a guy like Ricky Wagner for the right side, solidifying the positions this season and putting Garcia into the lineup next year.

When you watch this guy play, you can’t help but love his upside. There are some interesting offensive linemen available in this draft despite the lack of star power, and this guy is certainly worth taking a risk on in the 2nd round.

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