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NFL Draft: Denver Broncos Top Positions To Address

By Cameron Parker

SOUTH BEND, IN - OCTOBER 17: Quenton Nelson #56 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates after a 10-yard touchdown reception by Corey Robinson against the USC Trojans in the fourth quarter of the game at Notre Dame Stadium on October 17, 2015 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
SOUTH BEND, IN - OCTOBER 17: Quenton Nelson #56 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates after a 10-yard touchdown reception by Corey Robinson against the USC Trojans in the fourth quarter of the game at Notre Dame Stadium on October 17, 2015 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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Tight End

An ideal ‘stretch the field’ tight end has been missing from the Denver Broncos offense. It is an area the team must address in the upcoming draft.

Jake Butt returning is an upgrade, but there needs to be two playmaking tight ends representing a TE1a or TE1b. Butt is a player that can spread the field; however, every team needs a Zach Ertz, Travis Kelce, or Rob Gronkowski. Luckily there are numerous athletic tight ends the team can focus on in the draft this year.

1). Mark Andrews – He used to be considered the best tight end in his class, and now Andrews sees himself as a possible day two pick at tight end. Andrews, without a doubt, fits the mold of an electric weapon at the next level. He moves exceptionally well and creates separation from defenders. Andrews would provide a tremendous compliment to Jake Butt.

2). Troy Fumagalli – Not nearly the athletic tight end as some in the draft, but as is the case with Wisconsin tight ends, Troy Fumagalli is sound. Fumagalli is a player more along the lines of Owen Daniels or Joel Dressen. Both players were impacted in the play of Peyton Manning as a reliable target.

3). Dalton Schultz – Schultz is a very underrated tight end in this class and I’m convinced he might be drafted higher than some think. Not day two but early day three. I can see him as a great developmental player that might be something special down the road.

4). Christopher Herndon – The Denver Broncos lost Virgil Green in the offseason to the Los Angeles Chargers. Christopher Herndon is about the same player as Green. Underrated as an athlete, but committed in the run game as a blocker. The Broncos might be interested here, but it remains unclear.

5). Jaylen Samuels – For the record, I have no clear idea of what position best suits Jaylen Samuels. Samuels is arguably the greatest Swiss Army knife in the NFL Draft on offense. He can be used as a wide receiver, running back, tight end, and fullback. It is very hard to describe, but the Denver Broncos could utilize a player of this skill set if there’s a clear plan in place. I could pound the table for Samuels ’til the cows come home.

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