Predominantly Orange
FanSided

Denver Broncos: All-legacy players 2020 7-round mock draft

By Sayre Bedinger

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - SEPTEMBER 14: Jalen Reagor #1 of the TCU Horned Frogs runs the ball during the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium on September 14, 2019 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - SEPTEMBER 14: Jalen Reagor #1 of the TCU Horned Frogs runs the ball during the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium on September 14, 2019 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
5 of 8
Next
Michael Pittman Broncos
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 31: Michael Pittman Jr. #6 of the USC Trojans warms up before the game against the Fresno State Bulldogs at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on August 31, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

Trying to fit two receivers in the top 100 picks, I went with Michael Pittman Jr. here over Florida’s Van Jefferson, son of former NFL wide receiver Shawn Jefferson.

Why Pittman over Jefferson?

Michael Pittman, Denver Broncos
DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 14: Michael Pittman #28 of the Denver Broncos dives over the goal line for a touchdown against the San Diego Chargers at Invesco Field at Mile High on September 14, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. Denver won 39-38. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Well, Pittman’s father — Michael Pittman Sr. — was once a running back for the Denver Broncos, so there is a Denver tie here as well as an NFL legacy fit.

Also, Jefferson’s father Shawn is currently the assistant head coach/wide receivers coach with the New York Jets. I wonder if they won’t prioritize getting him in green in a couple of weeks.

Regardless, the fit for Pittman might be better anyway with Jefferson bearing a strong resemblance as a prospect to DaeSean Hamilton.

Pittman is a big-bodied receiver whose aggressiveness at the catch point is tremendous. He was also a team captain at USC, which the Broncos value highly, and would give Denver two outside receivers in Courtland Sutton and Pittman who could absolutely wear opponents down with their size and physicality while Jalen Reagor was moved all over the formation.

Home/Mock Draft