Denver Broncos mock draft: Adding studs after Russell Wilson trade
Denver Broncos mock draft, rounds 5-7
5. Braxton Jones, OT, Southern Utah
Although I expect the Broncos to add a free agent offensive tackle now to start for them in 2022, I think this year’s draft class is too intriguing and deep at tackle to pass on the prospects altogether.
Braxton Jones is a good athlete with outstanding length (36-inch arms) who comes from a small school but just like Quinn Meinerz last year, he plays with a punishing style and could be a great fit for a wide-zone offense.
6. Kaleb Eleby, QB, Western Michigan
The Broncos will be in the market for a backup quarterback at some point and I think the name Kaleb Eleby has been building up some steam regardless of the Russell Wilson trade.
Eleby isn’t Russell Wilson, but you can see some similarities in their game with Eleby’s love for throwing the ball vertically as well as his ability to make plays with his legs.
7a. Chance Campbell, LB, Ole Miss
In the seventh round of the Draft, you are taking shots at players who have development potential or could be special teams aces at the next level.
I think Chance Campbell has a good shot at checking both of those boxes.
The former Maryland transfer had a great Combine workout, and racked up 109 total tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss, and 6.0 sacks last season for the Rebels.
7b. Kyler McMichael, DB, North Carolina
A former Clemson transfer, Kyler McMichael may not have lived up to the hype he had coming out of high school, but he’s got outstanding athletic traits and is a worthwhile developmental player at this stage.
After a strong week of East-West Shrine practices, he could be on the radar for a late-round flyer and someone that might develop on your practice squad.