Denver Broncos mock draft: Kirk Cousins and trading down

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 31: Kirk Cousins #8 of the Washington Redskins throws a pass during the first half of their game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on December 31, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Getty Images) /

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Third Round (pick 2/2): Josey Jewell, LB, Iowa

This is a pick you may have seen me make a time or two, but I’m going to continue to pound the table for this guy.

Some view him as a second or third round player, while others view him as a day three guy.

I don’t understand why you wouldn’t just draft this guy and prosper.

Josey Jewell has some of the best instincts of any player in this year’s class at the linebacker position, and it’s a good year for that position (off-ball, specifically).

Having watched him play every year in college, I can say with confidence you can put this guy into your starting lineup immediately and know that he’s going to make plays.

Playing in this Denver defense, in a 3-4 base, I like Jewell’s outlook even more. This is also a player that can cover and make plays on third down in that regard, but he’s a weapon who just understands the game really well.

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