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Broncos Day 3 2020 mock draft: Focus shifts to defense

By Tylor Walden

IOWA CITY, IOWA- AUGUST 31: Defensive back Michael Ojemudia #11 of the Iowa Hawkeyes runs back an interception during the second half against the Miami Ohio RedHawks on August 31, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images)
IOWA CITY, IOWA- AUGUST 31: Defensive back Michael Ojemudia #11 of the Iowa Hawkeyes runs back an interception during the second half against the Miami Ohio RedHawks on August 31, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) /
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Shaquille Quarterman
MIAMI, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 19: Shaquille Quarterman #55 of the Miami Hurricanes celebrates with the turnover chain against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

Shaquille Quarterman

While it has not been a huge need by the Denver Broncos, it would not be a bad idea to look into the inside linebacker position. My hope, while looking at some prospects still left on the big board, was that a solid one would fall.

That did not become the case. But the Broncos would have a solid player in Shaquille Quarterman if they went the linebacker route in the sixth round. He has shown he could be a strong leader during his time at Miami, as he was a four-year starter at the school. He is a sure-fire tackler, recording 80-plus tackles in all four years of his collegiate career. The big year came during his senior year, where he recorded 107 tackles.

Draft analysts do not see him as a starter in the league, but his tackling and dedication to the game could land him a role on special teams and some snaps on defense.

Even though it is very unlikely he will get to see the field much in the NFL, he could be a great addition to any team in the NFL. I know for certain that I would be excited if the Broncos drafted him.

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