Predominantly Orange
FanSided

Denver Broncos: 10 players John Elway should target on day 3 of draft

By Travis Wakeman

MIAMI, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 11: Bryce Hall #34 of the Virginia Cavaliers is introduced before the game against the Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium on October 11, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 11: Bryce Hall #34 of the Virginia Cavaliers is introduced before the game against the Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium on October 11, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
2 of 6
Next
ORLANDO, FL – DECEMBER 28: Troy Pride Jr. #5 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates following the Camping World Bowl against the Iowa State Cyclones at Camping World Stadium on December 28, 2019, in Orlando, Florida. Notre Dame defeated Iowa State 33-9. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL – DECEMBER 28: Troy Pride Jr. #5 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates following the Camping World Bowl against the Iowa State Cyclones at Camping World Stadium on December 28, 2019, in Orlando, Florida. Notre Dame defeated Iowa State 33-9. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Troy Pride, cornerback, Notre Dame

The Broncos took a cornerback in the third round in Iowa’s Michael Ojemudia, but there is no reason to stop there. The Broncos could use more depth at the cornerback position and Troy Pride could be a solid pickup.

Pride is a lot like Ojemudia in that he will need to be coached up on his press coverage, but can be a solid asset in zone. He’s only 5-foot-11 and doesn’t bring the same level of physicality that Ojemudia might and he would need to learn to lend a hand in run support, something that could easily turn Vic Fangio off.

But Pride has speed to burn and really turned things up with a good showing at the Senior Bowl.

Amik Robertson, cornerback, Louisiana Tech

The knock on Robertson is going to be his size (he’s only 5-foot-8) and the fact that he played at Louisiana Tech and didn’t see a lot of professional-caliber competition. But he has incredible ball skills.

A three-year starter at Louisiana Tech, Robertson had 14 interceptions which by college standards in three seasons is quite a bit.

Though he lacks size, he doesn’t lack heart. He’s one of those players that plays much bigger than his physical size and would give the team a ball-hawking option in the secondary.

Behind A.J. Bouye and Ojemudia, the Broncos have De’Vante Bausby, Bryce Callahan and Isaac Yiadom. There isn’t a consistent producer in that bunch, so going with another cornerback makes plenty of sense.

Home/Broncos Draft