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Denver Broncos: First round options to start taking seriously

By Sayre Bedinger

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 27: Wide receiver Denzel Mims of Baylor runs a drill during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 27, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 27: Wide receiver Denzel Mims of Baylor runs a drill during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 27, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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Broncos 2020 NFL Draft
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 28: Wide receiver Justin Jefferson #2 of the LSU Tigers reacts to a play during the game against the Oklahoma Sooners in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 28, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

Justin Jefferson, WR, LSU

Along with the breakout of quarterback Joe Burrow in 2019 came the breakout of wide receiver Justin Jefferson, the top slot player in the 2020 NFL Draft.

Jefferson ran a surprisingly solid 4.43 in the 40-yard dash when everyone thought he might be a 4.5-flat kind of player on tape, but his athletic metrics all check out above average, even if his overall size does not.

Jefferson would be an enticing first-round option especially if the Broncos are able to secure a vertical threat like Robby Anderson in free agency.

If Anderson is signed, the Broncos have the flexibility to take a guy like Jefferson at 15 and make their top four weapons in the passing game Courtland Sutton, Anderson, Jefferson, and tight end Noah Fant.

That sounds a lot tougher to defend than what has been trotted out there.

Jefferson caught 111 passes this past season for 1,540 yards and 18 touchdowns. Over the last two seasons, he caught 24 touchdown passes, and showed a very well-rounded skill set even if he’s not overly spectacular in one area.

NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah has Jefferson rated as the 16th-best prospect in this class overall.

With his route running, ability to make contested catches, leaping ability, as well as his after-the-catch abilities, Jefferson is really a player who isn’t getting enough hype for the Broncos’ pick at 15 that probably should be.

He’s NFL-ready.

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