3. The linebackers
The Broncos nearly pulled the trigger on Devin Bush with the 10th overall pick last year. Who knows if their stance on the linebacker position has changed much, if at all, with the emergence of Alexander Johnson and Todd Davis now in the final year of his contract?
Kenneth Murray, Oklahoma
One of the most universally beloved players in the draft for his off-field work habits and high character, Kenneth Murray is arguably the cleanest player in this draft from a character perspective.
As a matter of fact, I think he’s a sleeper option if the Broncos stick at 15 overall.
Although he’s a bit of a projection in coverage, he has the speed and athleticism to do it at a high level.
Patrick Queen, LSU
For my money, Queen is the most polished three-down linebacker in this draft from a pass coverage perspective. He has a great feel for sticking with backs and tight ends, though no one is perfect.
With that said, he loses a lot of ground to Murray when it comes to blitzing and playing around the line of scrimmage.
Jordyn Brooks, Texas Tech
Although they’re not exactly the same, if you like Kenneth Murray why not Jordyn Brooks, one of his fellow Big 12 mates?
Brooks was a four-year starter at Texas Tech, team captain, and wildly productive this past year as a senior with 20 tackles for loss.
He is always around the ball and ran a surprisingly great 4.54 in the 40-yard dash. In the lead up to the 2020 NFL Draft, he’s getting some late first-round buzz.