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Denver Broncos Mock Draft: Targeting Key Needs for 2020

By Tylor Walden

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 17: Denver Broncos general manager John Elway on the sideline before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 17, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 17: Denver Broncos general manager John Elway on the sideline before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 17, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) /
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Ross Blacklock
AMES, IA – OCTOBER 28: Running back David Montgomery #32 of the Iowa State Cyclones is tackled by linebacker Ty Summers #42, and defensive tackle Ross Blacklock #90 of the TCU Horned Frogs as he rushed for yards in the second half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on October 28, 2017 in Ames, Iowa. The Iowa State Cyclones won 14-7 over the TCU Horned Frogs. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images) /

Fourth Round Selections

101st Overall – Ross Blacklock – IDL – TCU

Denver appears to have a diamond in the rough in Mike Purcell as the nose tackle for the team. But this selection could be all about getting some needed depth. The Broncos are not deep at this position, so Ross Blacklock could be an interesting selection here.

He has a great knack of stopping the run and has quite the speed coming from a defensive tackle. That speed allows him to get to the quarterback if he can. He could make the defense solid in spot starts.

128th Overall – Cole Van Lanen – OT – Wisconsin

Like I previously said for the Trey Adams pick, the Broncos could very well be looking to upgrade at both tackle positions. Lanen could become a backup lineman in case the team does have an injury. If he can find a way to help the quarterback’s blind spot when it comes to blocking, he will have plenty of success.

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