Denver Broncos land Aaron Rodgers in trade before this 7-round mock draft

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - NOVEMBER 21: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers looks to pass against the Minnesota Vikings in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 21, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - NOVEMBER 21: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers looks to pass against the Minnesota Vikings in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 21, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) /
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Quay Walker
Nov 6, 2021; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Quay Walker (7) tackles Missouri Tigers running back Dawson Downing (28) during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

Quay Walker, LB, Georgia

The Broncos need help at the inside linebacker position and though they probably should select one before the fifth round, they’ll take a shot on one that comes from one of the more elite defenses in college football.

Quay Walker has ideal size for the position to go along with incredible athleticism. He’s not a completely polished prospect but there is more than enough to work with there.

The Broncos have nearly every inside linebacker on the roster set to hit free agency this offseason, including Alexander Johnson, Josey Jewell, Kenny Young, Micah Kiser and Jonas Griffith. They will have to re-sign at least a couple of them but work needs to be done to add depth.

Jack Jones, CB, Arizona State

Jones is on the smaller side and 5-foot-10 and 175 pounds, but he is a scrappy corner that is adept in coverage and has good ball skills.

He is not the best tackler, which would not endear him to Vic Fangio, but he could be placed into sub-packages as a rookie and develop behind the likes of Patrick Surtain and Ronald Darby.

Kyle Fuller and Bryce Callahan are both free agents following the season and at least one of them will likely be looking for a new place to call home. The Broncos should add depth at cornerback both through the draft and in free agency.

Jones is a good prospect with the right amount of upside.