Broncos 2022 NFL 7-round mock draft decided by a computer simulation

Denver Broncos mock draft picked by computer simulation

96th pick: Troy Andersen, LB, Montana State

If you want to talk about one of the freakiest athletes in this year’s Draft, talk about Montana State’s Troy Andersen.

In last year’s draft, the Broncos took two shots on two of the highest RAS players ever at their respective position groups when they selected offensive lineman Quinn Meinerz and linebacker Baron Browning.

We know that a high RAS score is high on George Paton’s priority list, and the ability to contribute immediately is not necessarily a prerequisite.

Because of those two factors, Andersen could actually be kind of a no-brainer type of pickup for the Broncos at pick 96. They need another player at the linebacker position with Browning working as an edge this offseason, and Anderson doesn’t need to come in and be a week one starter.

He could contribute on special teams with his freaky athleticism and speed:

What’s really intriguing about Andersen is his overall versatility. He was the conference player of the year at Montana State not only as a linebacker in 2021, but as a quarterback before that.

He ran for over 1,000 yards as an offensive player prior to switching to the linebacker position.

Throw this guy out there as a kickoff and punt returner and see what happens.

In all seriousness, Andersen’s versatility makes him one of the most unique players in this class. Along with that, he’s pretty raw as a true linebacker and needs some seasoning there.

Still, the traits are worth betting on at this stage.