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2018 NFL Draft: Denver Broncos 7-round mock draft in September

By Bruce Matson

DALLAS, TX - SEPTEMBER 04: Courtland Sutton #16 of the Southern Methodist Mustangs scores a touchdown agains the Baylor Bears in the second quarter at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on September 4, 2015 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - SEPTEMBER 04: Courtland Sutton #16 of the Southern Methodist Mustangs scores a touchdown agains the Baylor Bears in the second quarter at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on September 4, 2015 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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FORT WORTH, TX – SEPTEMBER 17: Punt returner Allen Lazard #5 of the Iowa State Cyclones is taken down by Sammy Douglas #35 of the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
FORT WORTH, TX – SEPTEMBER 17: Punt returner Allen Lazard #5 of the Iowa State Cyclones is taken down by Sammy Douglas #35 of the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) /

Round 5, Pick 163: Allen Lazard, WR, Iowa State (From Atlanta)

Even though the Broncos didn’t need a wide receiver, I was still very excited to make this draft pick. I have been watching Allen Lazard play for the last few years and he’s a very exciting prospect. Throughout his career at Iowa State he has been very productive, catching 189 passes for 2,597 yards and 19 touchdowns.

He was considered one of the top wide receiver prospects in last year’s draft, but he decided to play his senior season at Iowa State. He already has 19 catches for 178 yards and three touchdowns this year and his stock should only rise during this season. I highly doubt he slides to the fifth round of next year’s draft.

Another thing that will make him a highly sought after prospect come next spring is his size, he stands at 6-5 and weighs 222 pounds and he still has the quickness and agility to create separation from defenders. Even with Denver being currently loaded at wide receiver and with me drafting SMU standout wide receiver Courtland Sutton in the first round, it’s hard to ignore Lazard’s talent and not draft him in the fifth round.

Round 5, Pick 170: Cece Jefferson, EDGE, Florida

Von Miller is one of the best pass rushers in the league and the Broncos drafted Florida State standout pass rusher, DeMarcus Walker, in last year’s draft. With that being said, there’s always room on the roster to tryout premium talent to try and improve your depth. Cece Jefferson is a highly athletic prospect who could develop into a solid player on the back-end of Denver’s roster.

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At the time of the pick, Jefferson was the best player available and the most capable of providing an impact for the team. With it being so late in the draft, it’s not a big deal if he doesn’t pan out. Players selected during this portion of the draft usually become role players for their team, providing depth while filling in on special teams. He’s talented enough to help fill some gaps on the depth chart if injuries were to happen to any of the team’s pass rushers.

Except for Von Miller, no one is filling his void, because he’s a once in a lifetime generational talent.

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