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Denver Broncos mock draft: Starting fresh at quarterback in 2022

By Sayre Bedinger

2022 NFL mock draft; Liberty Flames quarterback Malik Willis (7) runs the ball while defended by Mississippi Rebels linebacker Cedric Johnson (33) during the third quarter at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports
2022 NFL mock draft; Liberty Flames quarterback Malik Willis (7) runs the ball while defended by Mississippi Rebels linebacker Cedric Johnson (33) during the third quarter at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports /
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Denver Broncos mock draft: Wide receiver Jalen Tolbert #8 of the South Alabama Jaguars leaps over running back AJ Phillips #2 of the South Alabama Jaguars and safety Anthony Wilson #12 of the Georgia Southern Eagles during the forth quarter of play at Hancock Whitney Stadium on October 14, 2021 in Mobile, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images) /

Denver Broncos add more offensive weaponry

With their first of two third-round selections, the Denver Broncos dip back into the wide receiver position.

It’s likely we see at least one of Courtland Sutton or Tim Patrick back for 2022, but in what capacity? Will Sutton be extended or merely franchise tagged? Will George Paton let Tim Patrick hit free agency or will he re-sign him to a fair market deal?

If only one of Sutton/Patrick is brought back for the 2022 season, another target at receiver with size and downfield playmaking ability would be a great use of a third-rounder.

Jalen Tolbert is quickly becoming a favorite among the NFL Draft community if he wasn’t already.

For three straight seasons, Tolbert has been a force for the USA Jaguars, averaging about 18 yards per catch and a touchdown in two out of every three games he plays.

One of Tolbert’s most impressive traits? He can track the ball in the air with the best of them, and he always does a great job of high-pointing and making plays at the catch point. He’s also exceptional in the open field after the catch and he’s got some burners at 6-foot-3.

Again, the Broncos need to add to their team speed, and possibly replacing one of Sutton or Patrick on the roster with a guy like Tolbert would accomplish that.

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