Denver Broncos 2022 mock draft with surprise trade up for QB
Denver Broncos mock draft: Remaining Day 3 picks
5a. Andrew Stueber, OL, Michigan
Taking another stab at the right tackle position and keeping in theme with a Big Ten-heavy day three of this mock draft, Andrew Stueber is a mountain of a man at the tackle position at 6-foot-7, 338 pounds.
He’s made the majority of his starts at right tackle but has also played some guard, and with a mid-round pick like this, you need that versatility.
Again, this is a deep offensive line class and getting Stueber here at the top of the fifth with the first of two picks from the Trinity Benson trade is really solid.
5b. Pierre Strong, RB, South Dakota State
That’s right, another running back.
I would love to see the Broncos take advantage of the depth of this class at running back by adding a couple of guys.
Javonte Williams’ physical style could eventually lead to some missed games, so the talent around him needs to be up to snuff.
Pierre Strong is one of the best prospects in the FCS and is both explosive and elusive. A versatile back who can run, catch passes, and even throw the ball, Strong is going to be one of the more fun stories to watch in the 2022 NFL Draft.
6. Charlie Jones, WR/RS, Iowa
The Broncos need a new return specialist, and Charlie Jones may have been the best overall return man in all of college football.
Both with kickoffs and punts, Jones made big plays for the Hawkeyes and he also showed a ton of growth offensively as a receiver.
I think he’s one of the top sneaky players of day three of this class and is bound for a long NFL career.
7a. Matt Araiza, P, San Diego State
Sam Martin has had a solid season for the Denver Broncos, but if you can grab arguably the best punter in the class for the low price of a 7th-round pick?
You might consider the couple million dollars in savings there.
Araiza averaged 51.2 yards per punt this season. You don’t often see specialists go on day two of the NFL Draft but it is possible that the big leg of Araiza will get him drafted much, much higher than this.
7b. Kaleb Eleby, QB, Western Michigan
I am a big fan of doubling up on important positions and I think there are some fun late-round players in this class at the quarterback position. When you watch Kaleb Eleby play at Western Michigan, you can’t help but see a guy who — at worst — will be a decent spot starter with some development in the NFL.
In anticipation of the Denver Broncos hiring an offensive-minded head coach who will excel in developing quarterbacks, I’m all for adding a couple of prospects into the mix.