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Denver Broncos 2019 mock draft: Making the pass rush scarier

By Sayre Bedinger

ANNAPOLIS, MD - OCTOBER 20: Ed Oliver #10 of the Houston Cougars looks on after the Houston Cougars defeated the Navy Midshipmen at Navy-Marines Memorial Stadium on October 20, 2018 in Annapolis, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
ANNAPOLIS, MD - OCTOBER 20: Ed Oliver #10 of the Houston Cougars looks on after the Houston Cougars defeated the Navy Midshipmen at Navy-Marines Memorial Stadium on October 20, 2018 in Annapolis, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /
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AMES, IA – OCTOBER 13: Defensive end Spencer Benton #58 of the Iowa State Cyclones puts pressure on quarterback Will Grier #7 of the West Virginia Mountaineers in the end zone as offensive lineman Yodny Cajuste #55 of the West Virginia Mountaineers blocks in the second half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on October 13, 2018 in Ames, Iowa. The Iowa State Cyclones won 30-14 over the West Virginia Mountaineers. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images)
AMES, IA – OCTOBER 13: Defensive end Spencer Benton #58 of the Iowa State Cyclones puts pressure on quarterback Will Grier #7 of the West Virginia Mountaineers in the end zone as offensive lineman Yodny Cajuste #55 of the West Virginia Mountaineers blocks in the second half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on October 13, 2018 in Ames, Iowa. The Iowa State Cyclones won 30-14 over the West Virginia Mountaineers. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images) /

Second round: Yodny Cajuste, OT, West Virginia

Why would the Broncos draft Cajuste?

Whoever the Broncos’ quarterback is going to be, they’re going to need someone to keep them upright.

The Broncos have struggled through injuries on the offensive line all season and with Jared Veldheer hitting free agency after the season (he could be brought back), the right tackle position — in particular — is in question.

That’s where Yodny Cajuste enters the picture. He’s been one of the best pass protectors in college football over the past few seasons and his work is being highlighted this season thanks to the talent of Will Grier and the rest of West Virginia’s big-time skill position players.

Cajuste is a model of consistency at right tackle and at the top of the second round would give the Broncos a player who could start at that position immediately.

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