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Denver Broncos mock draft: Replacing Free Agents, adding depth

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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EUGENE, OREGON – NOVEMBER 30: Linebacker Troy Dye #35 of the Oregon Ducks dances during the break between the third and fourth quarter of the game against the Oregon State Beavers at Autzen Stadium on November 30, 2019 in Eugene, Oregon. Oregon won the game 24-10. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images) /

Draft Pick. Pick Analysis. Oregon. 820. player. ILB. TroyDye. 4

Oftentimes, inside linebackers are tasked with covering the tight end position. Oregon inside linebacker Troy Dye could be a big help to a Denver Broncos defense that has struggled to do so for as long as I can remember.

Another plus of Dye’s game is that he led the Oregon Ducks in tackles the last four seasons. He recorded 391 in his four years at Oregon.

Dye also recorded 13 sacks, five interceptions, and four forced fumbles.

Dye did not participate in the NFL Combine due to an injury, so we don’t exactly know his measurables, but it is clear that he plays fast and can create havoc.

With Vic Fangio and Ed Donatell leading him, I strongly believe that Dye would be a tremendous asset to the Denver Broncos defense.

Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. G. Oregon. 820. ShaneLemieux. 5. player

After the Denver Broncos declined Ronald Leary’s option, guard became an immediate need.

Oregon’s Shane Lemieux could be the answer.

When the Broncos drafted Kansas State right tackle Dalton Risner in 2019, they ended up inserting him as their left guard, which turned out to be a great decision.

If the Broncos go ahead and draft Lemieux, they would be taking a guy who played left guard and inserting him as their starting right guard.

Lemieux has tremendous upper-body strength, which will bode well for him in the NFL when blocking heavier defensive linemen.

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