Denver Broncos: Post-Combine 7-round 2019 mock draft

Round 4: Gardner Minshew, QB, Washington State

Yes, we know the system that he comes from at Washington State, and the stereotype of the air raid quarterback. But the Broncos met with Gardner Minshew at the Senior Bowl, and new quarterbacks coach T.C. McCartney held an informal meeting with him at the NFL Combine, so there seems to be interest on part of the Broncos.

Minshew is a shorter signal-caller, checking in just under 6-1 at the combine, but weighed in at 225 pounds — a similar body type to that of Baker Mayfield. In Mike Leach’s offense, Minshew completed 70 percent of his passes last year while throwing for 4,779 yards and 38 touchdowns. He was intercepted just nine times.

He’s far from a perfect prospect, but if new offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello could turn Nick Mullens into the player he became in less than two years, what could he do with the tools that Minshew brings to the table?

Round 5 (first pick): Daylon Mack, DT, Texas A&M

Daylon Mack is a solid mid-round gem on the defensive line. At 6-1 and 336 pounds, he is a space-easting nose tackle that has the perfect skill set for a 3-4 nose tackle. Last season was his first as a year-long starter, and he produced with 32 tackles, 10 for a loss, and 5.5 sacks. He ran a 5.1-second 40-yard dash at the combine and put up 30 reps on the bench, so he brings some deent athleticism and strength to the position.

There will be areas he needs to improve upon early in his career, but he could potentially serve as a rotational tackle early for the Broncos, which would be good value at this juncture of the draft.

Round 5 (second pick): Chuma Edoga, OT, USC

Chuma Edoga is a 6-3, 308-pound tackle with considerable character baggage, but could provide excellent value for the pick is he gets that under control in the pros. Edoga is a natural in the zone blocking system that the Broncos will run under Scangarello. He is a good mover on his feet and at times looks like a tight end blocking in space because he is so fluid. He fires quickly out of his stance and catches defenders off guard at times off the snap.

He has all the tools you want in a lump of clay for Mike Munchak to mold, so long as he has his head on straight.