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2019 NFL Mock Draft: Post-Super Bowl 53 edition

By Randy Gurzi

TUSCALOOSA, AL - NOVEMBER 04: Quinnen Williams #92 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after a sack against the LSU Tigers at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 4, 2017 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
TUSCALOOSA, AL - NOVEMBER 04: Quinnen Williams #92 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after a sack against the LSU Tigers at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 4, 2017 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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COLUMBIA, MO – SEPTEMBER 08: Quarterback Drew Lock #3 of the Missouri Tigers motions for a first down after scrambling during the game against the Wyoming Cowboys at Faurot Field/Memorial Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
COLUMBIA, MO – SEPTEMBER 08: Quarterback Drew Lock #3 of the Missouri Tigers motions for a first down after scrambling during the game against the Wyoming Cowboys at Faurot Field/Memorial Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

10. Denver Broncos: Drew Lock, QB, Missouri

Recent history hasn’t been kind to the Denver Broncos when dragging quarterbacks. Their past two picks both failed to meet expectations as both Brock Osweiler (second-round pick) and Paxton Lynch (first-round pick) are no longer on the roster. And neither ever became a full-time starter.

That won’t stop general manager John Elway from trying again, even if he went to free agency last season and landed Case Keenum. While the veteran can be a good bridge starter, the Broncos want more and go for that with Drew Lock. This seems like a great fit and Denver has t been great about hiding their desire for him. As Mark Kiszla and Ryan O’Halloran discussed while doing a piece for The Denver Post, Elway is “smitten” with Lock.

"“Is Missouri senior Drew Lock a safe bet to be the next quarterback of the Broncos? The worst-kept secret at the Senior Bowl: John Elway is smitten with Lock. I’m not sold on him, but my vote doesn’t count when Denver is on the clock during the NFL Draft.” — Kiszla, The Denver Post"

Lock was better in 2017 than 2018, but still belongs in the first round. He has a strong arm, makes good decisions, and played against elite talent in the SEC. Even if it takes him a couple of years to reach his potential, he will be their best quarterback since Peyton Manning.

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