Broncos 7-round mock draft: Finding depth in the Senior Bowl
![DALLAS, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 09: James Proche #3 of the Southern Methodist Mustangs runs for a touchdown against the East Carolina Pirates in the first half at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) DALLAS, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 09: James Proche #3 of the Southern Methodist Mustangs runs for a touchdown against the East Carolina Pirates in the first half at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/https-3A-2F-2Fpredominantlyorange-com-2Fwp-content-2Fuploads-2Fgetty-images-2F2016-2F04-2F1186559703-850x560-90e6690d97f0be9c33cf627bf232fa269ab34fcbaf3823c87b36b922169e390f.jpg)
As I stated in the opening, I think the Broncos will re-sign at least one of their starting defensive ends (Derek Wolfe being the more likely between he and Shelby Harris) and with Mike Purcell undoubtedly coming back as a restricted free agent, we could see Denver go to free agency and some depth moves in the draft as opposed to looking for instant three-down starters.
If that’s the case, Jason Strowbridge is as intriguing of a player as you could get at this particular juncture, and he showed out at Senior Bowl practices as an interior player.
He checked into the Senior Bowl at 6-foot-4, 265 pounds, but he was listed at UNC as 285 pounds. The Broncos would undoubtedly want him closer to the 285 but he doesn’t have issues winning one-on-one situations whether he’s matched up as an interior guy or playing on the edge as an end.
I think the Broncos’ scheme would be great for him as a RDE with the positional flexibility to move inside on passing downs.