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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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MIAMI, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 21: Trajan Bandy #2 of the Miami Hurricanes in action in the second half against the Central Michigan Chippewas at Hard Rock Stadium on September 21, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 21: Trajan Bandy #2 of the Miami Hurricanes in action in the second half against the Central Michigan Chippewas at Hard Rock Stadium on September 21, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /

The departure of Chris Harris Jr. makes the need of adding cornerbacks to the roster very crucial. Miami’s Trajan Bandy is a late-round possibility.

There are definitely concerns about his height (just 5’9”), but he could potentially fit in on game days in which the Broncos play a team who has a shorter receiver.

Bandy is a defensive back that is solid in zone coverage. He is quite athletic, making zone coverage easier for him.

His 4.5-second speed makes adding him very desirable. Height isn’t necessarily a deal-breaker in the NFL. There have been some solid defensive playmakers that aren’t very tall, but still have made an impact.

It might take Bandy time to adjust, but I feel as if taking a chance on him could be worth it.

Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. RB. 10. player. South Carolina. RicoDowdle. 850

At 5’11”, 213 pounds, South Carolina running back Rico Dowdle isn’t the fastest, but also isn’t terribly slow. He ran a 4.54-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine.

The Broncos will need a big running back to take the load off of Phillip Lindsay, while not overworking Melvin Gordon. Royce Freeman isn’t bad, but I feel as if bringing in another running back, late through the draft, is worth it. There’s not really any risk involved, as it’s not like this is a scenario where the Broncos gave up a lot to move up in the draft.

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There could be room on the Broncos’ practice squad for Dowdle’s career early on, if the team so chooses to do that.

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