The 2020 NFL Draft is in the books. The most unique draft in my lifetime featured a virtual/remote draft with the teams drafting from their respective homes and Roger Goodell announcing the picks from his basement. The Broncos added explosiveness and speed to upgrade their offense. That was the theme going into the draft and that is exactly what they did. Here are their 2020 draft picks....
Round 1 #15-Jerry Jeudy, WR, Alabama: To have Jeudy fall to Denver at #15 without having to trade up is just a huge move for the Broncos. When Henry Ruggs, went to the Raiders at #12, you felt like this could happen. To get the best WR in the draft at this spot is very exciting. Pairing up Jeudy with Courtland Sutton is going to be a fun combination to watch.
Round 2 #46- KJ Hamler, WR, Penn State: A surprise move by John Elway to go with a WR in back-to-back picks, but Hamler is a guy that a lot of people were high on and someone who was expected to go in the first round. A speed, burner-type receiver who will stretch the field is something the Broncos needed as well. Plus, he can return kicks, which is very helpful. If this works, then having Hamler and Jeudy in the same draft class could have a huge impact.
Round 3 #77- Michael Ojemudia, CB, Iowa: Honestly, I don't know much about Ojemudia, but I like the fact that he is a tall corner and can tackle. He comes from a solid program in Iowa, and I look for him to hopefully grab that fourth CB spot this season.
Round 3 #83- Lloyd Cushenberry, C, LSU: Really solid pick for the Broncos to get the second best center in draft in the 3rd round. Cushenberry is a solid character guy on and off the field and it would be perfect if he came in and started at center this season.
Round 3 #95-McTelvin Agim, DE/DT, Arkansas: I don't think you can ever have enough defensive linemen and added depth at that position. The best case scenario is Agim comes in, gets into the rotation and adds that needed depth at some point this season.
Round 4 #118-Albert Okwuegbunam, TE, Missouri: The Broncos already have Noah Fant at tight end, but Jeff Heuerman won't be there long term. Andrew Beck fits the H-Back type of mold, so to get an athletic, fast TE like Okwuegbunam could pay dividends down the line. I expect him to be active and possibly contributing in his rookie season.
Round 5 #178-Justin Strnad, LB, Wake Forest: Best case scenario for Strnad is a he makes the gameday actives and contributes on special teams this season.
Round 6 #181-Netane Muti, G, Fresno State: If Muti can make the gameday active roster, then that is a good situation for him and the Broncos interior offensive line depth.
Round 7 #252-Tyrie Cleveland, WR, Florida: If Cleveland sticks around on the practice squad, then this was a good fit for him.
Round 7 #254-Derrek Tuska, OLB, North Dakota State: Another probable candidate for the practice squad in a crowded defensive line group.
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