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Denver Broncos mock draft: Post free agency update

By Sayre Bedinger

Oct 29, 2016; Tucson, AZ, USA; Stanford Cardinal running back Christian McCaffrey (5) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Arizona Wildcats during the second quarter at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; Tucson, AZ, USA; Stanford Cardinal running back Christian McCaffrey (5) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Arizona Wildcats during the second quarter at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Denver Broncos made some big moves in free agency (literally). How might the 2017 NFL Draft look for them now? We make our latest predictions…

Jan 12, 2017; Englewood, CO, USA; Denver Broncos general manager John Elway speaks during a press conference held at UCHealth Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2017; Englewood, CO, USA; Denver Broncos general manager John Elway speaks during a press conference held at UCHealth Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

One of the great questions always on the mind of Denver Broncos fans is, what is John Elway going to do next?

After the initial wave of free agency, and the lingering Tony Romo saga, there’s not a whole heck of a lot going on in terms of roster moves at Broncos HQ. The 2017 NFL Draft will be here before we know it, and the Broncos’ top needs are pretty well outlined at this point.

Other than potentially adding Romo and/or a starting option at left tackle, the Broncos aren’t likely to make any moves prior to the draft that will significantly impact their draft plans.

With all of that being said, I think the picture of the draft is becoming a little bit clearer by the day. The Broncos don’t have a ton of pressing needs outside of left tackle, and I don’t think they’ll feel obligated to use a 1st round pick on someone there, either. There is great value in this draft class, so trading down is an option, but we also played with the possibility of moving up for an additional first round pick, given John Elway’s woes in the 2nd and 3rd rounds.

Here’s how I see the draft going for the Broncos at this point in time.

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