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Denver Broncos mock draft, fourth-round picks

4a (pick 115): James Cook, RB, Georgia

Don’t be surprised to see the Denver Broncos be active at the running back position in this year’s draft class.

They may not use their top pick on a back, but they might. The Broncos let Melvin Gordon walk in free agency and there’s no doubt that they need to add some depth behind him.

The team obviously likes Mike Boone and Damarea Crockett, but this year’s draft could have some outstanding value at running back and Cook is evidence of that. He may not fall this far but George Paton had a hand in drafting his brother Dalvin with the Vikings and Cook’s speed in the open field could be a nice contrast to the bruising, powerful Javonte Williams.

4b (pick 116): Zyon McCollum, DB, Sam Houston State

The Denver Broncos seem to have hit on a small-school guy in last year’s draft with right guard Quinn Meinerz, so perhaps they’ll continue to be willing to take risks on FCS or even lower-level guys.

McCollum is another athletic freak (that’s going to be a theme in this draft) that can bring huge upside to the defensive backfield, perhaps even as a hybrid type of defensive back.

The Broncos let Bryce Callahan and Kyle Fuller walk in free agency. McCollum would be a high-upside candidate to learn for a year, cut his teeth on special teams, and then potentially wind up starting opposite Pat Surtain II down the line.