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Denver Broncos Mock Draft: Doubling up at multiple positions

By Graham Tiedtke

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: The Denver Broncos logo is seen on a video board during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: The Denver Broncos logo is seen on a video board during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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Denver Broncos, Denzel Mims
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANUARY 01: Denzel Mims #5 of the Baylor Bears catches a pass over DJ Daniel #14 of the Georgia Bulldogs during the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 01, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /

player. 860. Pick Analysis. Baylor. DenzelMims. 46. Draft Pick. WR

With their second-round pick in the 2020 NFL draft, the Broncos select Baylor wide receiver Denzel Mims, and the fact that they were unable to snag one of the top-3 receivers in this draft is a non-factor.

Two things, in particular, make Mims a phenomenal pick for the Broncos.

  • Catch radius
  • Speed

Mims didn’t have great quarterback play at Baylor. A lot of the time, we saw him have to dive or reach out for passes that were not on point. He was able to make those plays and bail his quarterback out.

Mims’ speed has definitely not gone unnoticed. He can beat his man and that has been proven by his college tape. He ran a 4.38-second 40-yard dash during the 2020 NFL combine.

Whew. Incredible.

The Broncos are in need of a receiver to pair with 2018 second-round pick Courtland Sutton, who has become a star in this league already, making his first Pro Bowl for his efforts in his second season (2019). He replaced DeAndre Hopkins.

Mims can also be a reliable run blocker.

Let me tell you: I really do believe that Mims would be a spectacular selection by the Broncos for the reasons above. Having him in Denver would certainly help out Lock.

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