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Denver Broncos: Three positions competing for top 2020 NFL Draft need

By Sayre Bedinger

TUSCALOOSA, AL - NOVEMBER 09: Henry Ruggs III #11 of the Alabama Crimson Tide rushes during the second half against the LSU Tigers at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 9, 2019 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
TUSCALOOSA, AL - NOVEMBER 09: Henry Ruggs III #11 of the Alabama Crimson Tide rushes during the second half against the LSU Tigers at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 9, 2019 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) /
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MOBILE, AL – JANUARY 25: Offensive Lineman Matt Peart #65 from Connecticut of the North Team during the 2020 Resse’s Senior Bowl at Ladd-Peebles Stadium on January 25, 2020 in Mobile, Alabama. The North Team defeated the South Team 34 to 17. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) /

4. Offensive Tackle

Finally, here it is.

The Broncos could very well take an offensive tackle in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

They also might not take one until the third or fourth round.

Denver’s tackle situation is a bit muddy from the outside looking in. Garett Bolles is entering the last year of his rookie deal and no one knows how confident the Broncos really are in him after three rocky seasons to start off his career in the NFL.

Ja’Wuan James was brought in to be a source of stability at right tackle, but missed almost the entire 2019 season with a knee injury.

What are the Broncos going to do if either Bolles or James miss more time?

Some people want to spend a round one pick just to replace Bolles. Some want a round one tackle just in case. Everyone wants a tackle at some point early on to be able to play competent football in case Bolles struggles, James is injured, or both.

The Broncos don’t have great depth at tackle, so taking one by the end of round three is a virtual necessity.

Luckily for the Broncos, there are a variety of players in this draft available in each round who should be able to help the team out if they need someone to start in 2020 or if they want to wait until 2021.

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