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Denver Broncos top 5 franchise building blocks for the future

By Sayre Bedinger

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 30: Outside linebacker Bradley Chubb #55 of the Denver Broncos runs onto the field during player introductions before a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on December 30, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 30: Outside linebacker Bradley Chubb #55 of the Denver Broncos runs onto the field during player introductions before a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on December 30, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /
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Drew Lock
COLUMBIA, MO – OCTOBER 27: Quarterback Drew Lock #3 of the Missouri Tigers looks to pass during the game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Faurot Field/Memorial Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

3. Drew Lock, QB

Call this a homer pick or over-projection, but Drew Lock — to me — is one of the Broncos’ most prized assets.

They traded up in the second round to get him even though no one would have thought it unwise for them to spend the 10th overall pick on him in the 2019 NFL Draft.

Lock is every bit as strong a prospect as some of the guys who went in the top 10 picks of the 2018 NFL Draft, specifically Josh Allen and Josh Rosen.

The supply and demand situation in the NFL at the quarterback position this offseason was a little odd. Normally, there’s no way a guy like Lock would fall out of the first round. He has a strong arm, played four years at a major school in one of the most respected conferences, and has the leadership and poise of a franchise QB.

The fact that he fell to the 42nd overall pick is extremely confusing, but the Broncos aren’t complaining.

If Lock develops and reaches his full potential, he’s the type of playmaker who can help the Broncos hang with Patrick Mahomes.

Hopefully.

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