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Denver Broncos Mock Draft: Solidify The Trenches

By Cameron Parker

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "ON THE CLOCK" for the Denver Broncos during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "ON THE CLOCK" for the Denver Broncos during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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ARLINGTON, TX – JANUARY 02: Alex Hornibrook #12 and Beau Benzschawel #66 of the Wisconsin Badgers celebrate after a touchdown in the fourth quarter during the 81st Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic between Western Michigan and Wisconsin at AT&T Stadium on January 2, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX – JANUARY 02: Alex Hornibrook #12 and Beau Benzschawel #66 of the Wisconsin Badgers celebrate after a touchdown in the fourth quarter during the 81st Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic between Western Michigan and Wisconsin at AT&T Stadium on January 2, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

player. 45. . Right Guard. Wisconsin Badgers. Beau Benzschawel. 71

The offensive line of the Denver Broncos is not terrible like some are making it out to be. However, they lost Matt Paradis in the off-season to the Carolina Panthers. This will move Connor McGovern to center leaving a potential hole at right guard. The impression to me is they love McGovern’s talent at center in this draft. What better way to address right guard than with a Wisconsin Badger.

For the longest time, Wisconsin produces countless offensive linemen with productive careers. Beau Benzschawel presents the versatility to play left or right guard. Given the doubt of Ronald Leary long term, this is a very smart move. Benzschawel has a strong frame and understands well to move piles. He has the talent to be a starter at the next level. The only thing keeping him from getting is consistency. Benzschawel does take interesting angles at times that gets him unbalanced with his position.

Something to keep in mind here is the team does like the idea of Sam Jones for their future. This is obviously before the Mike Munchak addition as offensive line coach. It also would be an impressive haul for the trenches. The three additions of Hockenson, Lawrence and Benzschawel immediately make upfront better on both sides.

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