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Why the Denver Broncos Should Avoid Quarterback at Five

By Derek Esquibel

MOBILE, AL - JANUARY 27: Baker Mayfield #6 of the North team reacts during the first half of the Reese's Senior Bowl against the the South team at Ladd-Peebles Stadium on January 27, 2018 in Mobile, Alabama. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
MOBILE, AL - JANUARY 27: Baker Mayfield #6 of the North team reacts during the first half of the Reese's Senior Bowl against the the South team at Ladd-Peebles Stadium on January 27, 2018 in Mobile, Alabama. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /
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Options in Later Rounds

As mentioned previously, most franchise quarterbacks come from the first round. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t find a gem in days two and three of the draft.

The likeliness of drafting a Tom Brady in the late rounds is slim to none, but starters can be found in rounds two through seven. Current NFL starters not drafted in round one include Drew Brees, Andy Dalton, Kirk Cousins, Derek Carr, Dak Prescott, and Russell Wilson among others. This year’s draft features potential behind the four top play-callers.

Mason Rudolph out of Oklahoma State was a prolific gunslinger in his college career and has the talent for the right system. In his four years, Rudolph threw for over 13,000 yards, 92 touchdowns, and only 26 interceptions. Oklahoma State runs a spread offense, so there will need to be an adjustment to more of a pro-style offense, but having Keenum allows time to develop.

Another big name is Lamar Jackson out of Louisville, who has a skill set unlike any current quarterback in the NFL. Some obstacles Jackson must overcome is adding muscle and raising his below 60 percent completion rate. With Jackson though you have a player that can create fireworks in the blink of an eye.

Other names the  Broncos could look at are Luke Faulk and Kyle Lauletta who both could be available going into day three. Keenum and his two year deal allow the Broncos to not be in desperation mode like in 2016. Nobody in Denver wants a developmental quarterback, but it could be the better option.

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