6 realistic options for Denver in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft
EDGE Rushers
- Dallas Turner, Alabama:
Dallas Turner could be the best edge rusher in this year's class. Multiple mock drafts have him going to the Falcons at 8 overall or to the Bears at 9 overall, so for me, Turner will not be available at 12th overall. If somehow he falls, he might be the guy. This is a very loaded class of edge rushers, so the Broncos could take one later in the Draft if they decide to go offense in round one.
"[The word] I have next to him is complete. Love his pedigree. Love how he's been trained. Love how he plays the game.
— CBS Sports College Football 🏈 (@CBSSportsCFB) April 18, 2024
—@KevinCarter_93 on @AlabamaFTBL's Dallas Turner pic.twitter.com/m94EvPlWyR
- Laiatu Latu, UCLA:
If the Broncos want to select a defensive player with the 12th overall pick, edge rusher is the position, but which player would it be, is the big question. If Turner is not there, Laiatu Latu could be the guy. Latu has been compared to Jaelan Phillips.
"It was easy not to give up.@UCLAFootball EDGE @laiatu_latu joined @wyche89 to share his story of being medically retired from football and leaning on rugby to hone his skills to return and become one of the most dominate pass rushers in college. (via @NFLTotalAccess) pic.twitter.com/NBMwlo0jLE
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) April 20, 2024
Latu has had medical problems, but when healthy ... quarterbacks beware. His draft stock has risen in the past couple of days.
- Jared Verse, Florida State:
Verse might be my 'least favorite' out of the big three of edge rushers, but I would not mind selecting him at 12th overall. He is a strong, big, and polished defender who can bolster the Broncos' edge room.
Jared Verse: confirmed very strong pic.twitter.com/GCC1dscrQe
— Mina Kimes (@minakimes) April 14, 2024
Personally, I would like a quarterback, Bowers, and edge in that order. What is your dream selection for Denver in round one?