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2020 NFL Draft: Broncos go defense in final first-round mock draft

By Tylor Walden

NASHVILLE, TN - APRIL 25: General view as the Denver Broncos wait to select during the first round of the NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - APRIL 25: General view as the Denver Broncos wait to select during the first round of the NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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Mekhi Becton
LOUISVILLE, KY – NOVEMBER 17: Mekhi Becton #73 of the Louisville Cardinals blocks against the North Carolina State Wolfpack during the game at Cardinal Stadium on November 17, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

8th overall (Cardinals) – Mekhi Becton, OT, Louisville

Pick made by Sayre Bedinger – Site Expert

The Arizona Cardinals made one of the best moves of the offseason by unloading David Johnson and his contract along with just a second-round pick for wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, maybe the best player at his position in the entire NFL.

After that move, there’s no doubt that the Cardinals are ready to compete in the NFC West, but they have to continue working to protect Kyler Murray.

They re-signed DJ Humphries at left tackle despite his inconsistencies and now they get Mekhi Becton, one of the most hulking tackle prospects to come along in some time.

Becton is big, long, athletic, and he’s only scratching the surface of his potential.

Kyler Murray is already a threat to escape the pocket, but imagine if he has time to throw? Becton can move to the right side and provide a nice wall for the young QB.

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