Denver Broncos: Top 5 targets with No. 15 pick in 2020 NFL Draft

NORMAN, OK - NOVEMBER 9: Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb #2 of the Oklahoma Sooners catches a pass for a 48-yard touchdown against defensive back Justin Bickham #7 of the Iowa State Cyclones in the first quarter on November 9, 2019 at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma. OU held on to win 42-41. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
NORMAN, OK - NOVEMBER 9: Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb #2 of the Oklahoma Sooners catches a pass for a 48-yard touchdown against defensive back Justin Bickham #7 of the Iowa State Cyclones in the first quarter on November 9, 2019 at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma. OU held on to win 42-41. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images) /
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2. Tristan Wirfs, OL, Iowa

There’s no getting around the fact that Tristan Wirfs should be the No. 1 offensive linemen in the 2020 NFL Draft class. He’s clearly an elite prospect capable of playing at either tackle spot or even moving inside to guard. But because of that, the chances of the Broncos being able to select him at No. 15 are between slim and none.

Having said that, Wirfs is a talented enough prospect at a position of need that the Broncos should consider trading up for him. Yes, it’s a deep class at the position. However, Wirfs’ versatility and athletic tools, which he put on display with a historic NFL Combine showing, make him that valuable for a team like Denver.

Even if the Broncos are unable to secure Wirfs in this class, it’s deep enough at tackle that they can surely upgrade at the position still. The Iowa product, however, is the cream of the crop.

1. CeeDee Lamb, WR, Oklahoma

CeeDee Lamb is the definition of an elite receiver as an NFL Draft prospect. He has all the intangibles necessary to be a star in this league as a big, physical pass-catcher who has elite contested-catch ability to make big-time plays.

Coming out of Oklahoma, Lamb is a good route-runner who has the athletic tools and length to provide his quarterback with a massive catch radius. He’s not a burner with his speed but he’s more than fast enough on film. More than that, he’s physical and quick, which makes him a threat after the catch and in red-zone situations.

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Pairing Lamb with Courtland Sutton and second-year tight end Noah Fant should make new Broncos offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur’s mouth water. A group of pass-catcher like that would be a nightmare for defenses and could help alleviate pressure off of second-year quarterback Drew Lock.