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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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Nov 5, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego State Aztecs cornerback Damontae Kazee (23) runs with an interception during the third quarter as Hawaii Warriors wide receiver Marcus Kemp (14) defends at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego State Aztecs cornerback Damontae Kazee (23) runs with an interception during the third quarter as Hawaii Warriors wide receiver Marcus Kemp (14) defends at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /

In addition to the strength of this draft class at the tight end position, the Broncos have to cash in on one of the best classes of defensive backs I can remember looking at. One thing that it’s clear John Elway has sought out in mid-round picks is experience, high level of production, and leadership qualities.

Damontae Kazee has every single one of those traits, and despite being a bit smaller (5-11, 190), he’s a good athlete who knows how to get his hands on the football. He could also contribute on every special teams unit.

The Broncos are doing a little bit of future planning here with this selection, getting someone who could potentially move into a starting role down the line if/when Aqib Talib’s time is up.

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