Denver Broncos: Top 5 options in the NFL Draft after Joe Flacco trade

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - JANUARY 01: Linebacker Devin White #40 of the LSU Tigers walks off the field before the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl against the UCF Knights at State Farm Stadium on January 01, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. The Tigers defeated the Knights 40-32. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

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HOUSTON, TX – NOVEMBER 15: Ed Oliver #10 of the Houston Cougars watches players warm up before the game against the Tulane Green Wave at TDECU Stadium on November 15, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /

2. Ed Oliver, DT, Houston

Every year, someone relatively unexpected falls down the draft board for whatever reason. This year, that player could be Houston’s star defensive tackle Ed Oliver.

Oliver is a highly impactful interior defensive lineman who racked up 53 tackles for loss and 13.5 sacks in his three seasons with Houston.

The idea of putting Oliver on the inside with Von Miller and Bradley Chubb on the outside?

That would give opposing teams nightmares every single week.

Oliver has faced criticism for a variety of reasons, as all top prospects do, but some are concerned about his lack of elite size (not a true 300-pounder) and ability to hold up against NFL interior linemen.

If you ask me, this guy is going to be one of the toughest players in this year’s draft pound-for-pound, and I think he would be a great fit for the Broncos who are experiencing a little turnover on the defensive line this offseason. Domata Peko and Zach Kerr are both unrestricted free agents.

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