Denver Broncos mock draft: Taking big risks

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Sep 4, 2016; Austin, TX, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker James Onwualu (1) consoles cornerback Shaun Crawford (20) as they leave the field after Texas defeated Notre Dame 50-47 in double overtime at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports /

James Onwualu doesn’t have a solidified position, but like David Bruton coming out of Notre Dame in 2009, he has the potential to be an elite special teams player right away. Whether he’s a safety or a linebacker, Onwualu could be a great value for the Broncos and someone that could make the practice squad right away, or crack the roster and be a key special teamer immediately.

Coming from a small school, not many have heard of Stewart, but the 6-5, 300 pounder has the ability to play both inside and outside on a three-man defensive front, and could give the Broncos another talented, young developmental player. He is known for his quickness and great strength, and he plays with an attitude.

Nov 25, 2016; Tucson, AZ, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Tim White (12) warms up before the Territorial Cup against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports /

White is an underrated slot receiver that can also return punts and kickoffs. This is one draft class that is absolutely loaded with players that can line up in the slot, and the Broncos will definitely take advantage as that was an area of weakness last year.

White has vertical speed to occasionally burn you deep, as well, and could be an ideal player to learn from Emmanuel Sanders.

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