2019 NFL Draft: Worst pick for each AFC West team

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – APRIL 25: Noah Fant of Iowa poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being chosen #20 overall by the Denver Broncos during the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

The Oakland Raiders were the talk of the AFC West during the 2019 NFL Draft but they weren’t the only team to make some questionable decisions.

The distance from the 2019 NFL Draft continues to grow as we get closer to the NFL season. Minicamps have begun as rookies begin to ingratiate themselves with their new teams. The reigning kings of the AFC West are the Kansas City Chiefs, thanks to their new hotshot quarterback, Patrick Mahomes.

Philip Rivers and the Los Angeles Chargers are chomping at their heels, though, while the Denver Broncos and relying on Joe Cool to help them take over the division. Meanwhile, the Oakland Raiders are looking to silence the critics.

Overall, the AFC West had a solid draft. Unfortunately for every team in the division, though, I’m here to judge their 2019 NFL Draft and highlight their biggest failure. Below are the worst picks made by each team.

Denver Broncos, TE, Noah Fant (No. 20 overall)

This isn’t a knock against the Iowa product. Noah Fant will give the Denver Broncos a big slot, someone who can flex out and help Joe Flacco. Fant is extremely athletic with excellent length and great speed. At the combine, he clocked a 4.5-second 40 and jumped 39.5 inches.

The pick made sense for Flacco, who they traded for in hopes to get them over the hump. During his years in Baltimore, Flacco performed best with a tight end. Nevertheless, the Broncos could really use some help in the secondary more than an upgrade at tight end.

They have a couple of expiring contracts with Will Parks and Justin Simmons. Moreover, the Broncos could use an upgrade over Parks regardless of his contract status. A player with elite athletic traits and blazing speed who excels in zone coverage scheme was on the board, the guy that the Packers took one pick later: Darnell Savage out of Maryland.

Savage has the ability to play slot corner and safety, possessing a high football IQ. Because of his skill-set, he would have been an excellent addition to Vic Fangio’s defense. Like Eddie Jackson (Bears), Savage would have instantly made an impact because of Fangio’s zone-heavy scheme.

Taking a tackle, like Jawaan Taylor or an interior offensive lineman would have also made sense.

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