Denver Broncos add defensive firepower in 7-round mock draft
By Noah Smith
Round 4, Pick 109. Ambry Thomas, CB Michigan
6’0″, 182 lbs
Key stats (career): 54 Tackles, 43 Solo, 3.5 Tackles for Loss, 4 Interceptions, 3 Passes Defended, 1 Forced Fumble, per Pro Football Reference
A three-year starter at Michigan, Ambry Thomas is a very pro-ready cornerback. Thomas plays for defensive coordinator Don Brown, who runs a pro-style scheme. Thomas is an experienced corner and should be able to provide good depth for the Broncos’ defense.
Thomas also has good athleticism for the position, as he also served as a kick returner for Michigan. Thomas returned a kickoff for a touchdown in 2018 and should be able to run with the league’s best receivers.
Ambry Thomas will provide the Denver Broncos with a developmental cornerback who has a pro-ready skillset. Thomas should see snaps as a rotational cornerback and could see a starting role in 2022 and beyond.
Ambry Thomas is the number 125 overall player on The Draft Network.
"[Thomas] compliments his press presence with shallow zone awareness and a good ability to redirect and attack the flats against bunch formation or leaked backs out of the backfield when playing cover two zone. The Draft Network"
Round 5 Pick 141. Dazz Newsome, WR UNC
5’11”, 190 lbs
Key stats (career): 152 Receptions, 1,960 Yards, 19 Rushing Attempts, 163 Yards, 15 Total Touchdowns, per Pro Football Reference
Dazz Newsome helps lead an explosive offense at North Carolina. Newsome has excellent speed, to go along with good ball skills. Newsome will add another element of speed to the Denver Broncos’ offense.
Additionally, Newsome returned kicks and punts at North Carolina and has a kick return touchdown in his college career. Newsome could be an option should the Broncos choose to move on from Dionte Spencer.
Newsome is the number 115 overall player on The Draft Network.
"Dynamic threat to all levels of the field. Generates strong vertical push in his route stems which serves as a wonderful foundation to create separation. Routinely able to get behind the secondary and create opportunities to push the ball downfield. The Draft Network"