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4 first-round offensive tackle prospects Broncos should be scouting

By Travis Wakeman

ATHENS, GA - NOVEMBER 06: Broderick Jones #59 of the Georgia Bulldogs leaves the field at the conclusion of the game against the Missouri Tigers at Sanford Stadium on November 6, 2021 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
ATHENS, GA - NOVEMBER 06: Broderick Jones #59 of the Georgia Bulldogs leaves the field at the conclusion of the game against the Missouri Tigers at Sanford Stadium on November 6, 2021 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) /
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Sep 17, 2022; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Oklahoma Sooners offensive lineman Anton Harrison (71) blocks Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive end Garrett Nelson (44) during the game at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

Broncos 2023 draft prospect: Anton Harrison

. Scouting Report. . AntonHarrison. player. 815. OT. Oklahoma

It could seem to many for Anton Harrison to be a bit of a reach as a first-round pick, at least as of right now, as several analysts have more of a day-two grade on him. But as a prospect, he is every bit as intriguing as Johnson, and perhaps even more so.

For starters, Harrison plays at Oklahoma, a school that has a great tradition of producing NFL offensive linemen. Harrison seems to be the latest in that line and the team that gets him is going to be getting a player who is quite dedicated to his craft.

Harrison started nine games as a freshman and has been a consistent piece of the Sooners’ offensive attack ever since. He has great footwork and incredibly good hip flexibility, a trait that scouts are going to love.

Like Johnson, he’s better as a run blocker and can be a huge weapon in that aspect of the game. As a pass-blocker, he will need to be ready for what will come at him in the pros but his hands are what could make him a long-term starter.

Watching his hand usage is what will potentially propel Harrison into the first round and in my mind, the chance to be a better overall player than Johnson.

If the Broncos end up having a choice in the later part of the first round, they could do a lot worse than Anton Harrison.

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