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Denver Broncos 2020 mock draft: Having fun with a ton of picks

By Sayre Bedinger

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 27: John Elway general manager of the Denver Broncos on the sidelines before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 27: John Elway general manager of the Denver Broncos on the sidelines before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /
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AUSTIN, TX – SEPTEMBER 09: Sam Ehlinger #11 of the Texas Longhorns throws a pass as Zach Shackelford #56 of the Texas Longhorns protects against the San Jose State Spartans in the second quarter at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TX – SEPTEMBER 09: Sam Ehlinger #11 of the Texas Longhorns throws a pass as Zach Shackelford #56 of the Texas Longhorns protects against the San Jose State Spartans in the second quarter at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /

Fourth round (second pick)

Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 305 pounds
Class: Senior

Another team captain and four-year starter — qualities the Broncos highly value — Shackelford is a center who could probably play all three interior line spots.

We’re not trying to assume the Broncos are going to have to replace all three interior spots in this mock draft, nor is it likely a late-fourth round player like this would come in and start right away as a rookie, but Shackelford is probably capable.

This guy is experienced in making the calls up front for Texas and his game experience in college will be a highly attractive piece of his resumé for NFL executives.

Although he needs to add more play strength, Shackelford profiles as a solid starting center in the NFL and if the Broncos lose Connor McGovern, this guy could be an option from the college ranks to replace him.

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