No. 40 overall
Both Georgia’s Sony Michel and LSU’s Derrius Guice will likely be gone by the time the Broncos pick in the second round with a number of teams in need of a running back. Nevertheless, there are a couple of backs who fit what the Broncos would like to do with their running game.
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Traditionally, the Broncos were a zone blocking team that needed backs with one-cut ability. However, Musgrave runs more of a power running game and a back like Auburn’s Kerryon Johnson or Michel’s Georgia teammate, Nick Chubb, are ideal fits.
Johnson is 6-0, 212 pounds with enough speed and explosiveness to break big runs. But at his core, he runs with power. He comes from an offense that asked him catch the ball a little bit and he was a blocker in the passing game on third downs. The Broncos can get a guy who can come in right away and do everything as a three-down back.
Chubb is more of a traditional power back who excelled at hitting the gap between the tackles and powering through defenders. Chubb is a 5-11, 228-pound compact bowling ball who doesn’t bring much value in the passing game, but does have enough speed to take it the distance.