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Denver Broncos 2021 Mock Draft: New defensive weapon heads to Mile High

By Graham Tiedtke

Denver Broncos 2021 NFL Draft, Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
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Mississippi State’s Greg Eiland (55). Mississippi State and Auburn played in an SEC college football game on Saturday, October 6, 2018, in Starkville. Photo by Keith Warren/Madatory Photo CreditMsu Auburn
Mississippi State’s Greg Eiland (55). Mississippi State and Auburn played in an SEC college football game on Saturday, October 6, 2018, in Starkville. Photo by Keith Warren/Madatory Photo CreditMsu Auburn /

893. Pick Analysis. Mississippi State. GregEiland. 191. player. Draft Pick. G

Here, we add offensive line depth with a guy that has the ability to play right tackle, as well as left tackle and right guard but is expected to play guard in the NFL. However, you can expect him to first spend some time on a practice squad.

Another very tall lineman, standing at 6-foot-8 and weighing 335 pounds.

I’m not sure if Eiland will ever become a consistent backup but there might be something there with him. His versatility is crucial.

TE. Duke. 825. NoahGray. 237. player. Draft Pick. Pick Analysis

Duke’s Noah Gray is a 6-foot-3, 240-pound tight end who I would view as a potential red-zone target. Unfortunately, he does not do much in terms of yards after the catch.

That being said, I think that he could be a nice developmental prospect and potentially get some time in as a third tight end for the Denver Broncos.

South Dakota State wide receiver Cade Johnson might just be a late-round steal.

I understand that the Denver Broncos don’t necessarily need more wide receivers at the moment, and Johnson likely wouldn’t make much of an impact right off the bat, but his tremendous route running is just too good for me to pass up here.

He kind of reminds me of K.J. Hamler when it comes to route running. Not quite as good, but still very good in my opinion.

Despite playing just two seasons at South Dakota State, Johnson recorded 67 receptions in 2018 for 1,332 yards and (count ‘em) 17 touchdowns. SEVENTEEN  touchdowns.

The next year, he caught 72 passes for 1,222 yards and eight touchdowns.

Wherever he ends up, he might be a fun player to follow.

Jaimes played both guard and tackle at Nebraska, which is a huge bonus as a late-round pick. He will have a chance to make the roster as a reserve lineman…

At least at the beginning of his career. Eventually, there could be a shot at him finding a significant role in the league and might turn out to be a better option than, say, Graham Glasgow.

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