Thread: Ziggy's Pre-Combine Mock Draft

Here's my way too early mock draft-

ROUND 1-





MLB Denzel Perryman- 5-10 1/2 242
Perryman is one of the most vicious hitters in the draft. He brings a nasty disposition and is a team leader on and off of the field. The 2014 team captain would bring something that the Broncos haven't had at the linebacker position since Al Wilson retired. A MLB that plays the game with violence. His height will drop him down in the draft, but he's a very instinctual inside linebacker with a nose for the ball. He's decent in coverage for his size. What he lacks in speed, he makes up for with instincts and field awareness.


ROUND 2-





C- Hroniss Grasu- 6'3 298
Grassu is my favorite center in the draft. He's a plug and play guy in the ZBS for the next decade. Now that we have the blocking scheme in place, it's time to start re-building that offensive line. Grasu does well at getting to the 2nd level. The 2014 all American was also a Remington trophy finalist the last 2 years.


ROUND 3-





T Daryl Williams- 6'5 334
Williams had an up and down senior bowl. He's not a polished product, but he has great size, long arms, and surprisingly quick feet for his size. Williams played right and left tackle in college, but I think his future in the NFL is at RT.

ROUND 5a-





TE Nick Boyle- 6'4 267
Boyle is a small school product that's a well rounded TE. He's surprisingly agile for his size with good hands. The Kubiak system demands a TE that can block, and Boyle fits the bill.


ROUND 5b-





FB Jalston Fowler- 6'1 248
When it comes to the FB position in the 2015 draft, there's Jalston Fowler and there's everyone else. He's a devastating blocker with soft hands. Fowler was a 4 star RB in high school. If not for the depth at Alabama, he might have been a star tailback. Fowler can block, run, catch, and pass protect. He's a day 1 starter in Denver. I can't wait to see the return of the fullback at Mile High.


ROUND 6-





S Tim Scott- 6'0 195
Scott played cornerback until the last game of last season. He was moved to free safety this year. He should add some depth on special teams while he continues to develop at safety.

I could stand behind a draft like that, although I don't know if Denver could get Williams in the third.

I think they have a 4th and 7th round pick now Ziggy.

Boyle is supposed to be a blocking TE but he looked plenty athletic in the Senior Bowl.

As far as MLB/ILB is concerned, I've been on Bernardrick McKinney since recruiting, I'd hope they take him over Perriman. Especially for a 3-4 defense, he has better take on and shed ability than either Travathon or Marshall and he can play OLB as well. He's also a firery guy too, not the QB of the defense but Denver has Travathon and Marshall for that.

Not bad. I'm leaning towards O-line in the 1st, but you address that in the 2nd and 3rd, so I can't argue with that. Not sure who I like better, Perryman or McKinney, because I haven't really studied them but I hear good things.

I like it.

Originally Posted by Jaded

I think they have a 4th and 7th round pick now Ziggy.

Boyle is supposed to be a blocking TE but he looked plenty athletic in the Senior Bowl.

As far as MLB/ILB is concerned, I've been on Bernardrick McKinney since recruiting, I'd hope they take him over Perriman. Especially for a 3-4 defense, he has better take on and shed ability than either Travathon or Marshall and he can play OLB as well. He's also a firery guy too, not the QB of the defense but Denver has Travathon and Marshall for that.

They are projected to, but nothing has been made official yet. We should also get at least one 6th.

It's gonna be nice to see a FB again.

Love the draft. I would like to see a FS in here, particularly early, but I would not be upset if it went down this way.....on thing I will say is that I expect us to draft a qb. We get one seemingly every year, not that I want us to do so, but we always do.

Not bad. Let's find out which defensive scheme we are using before taking an MLB. If we're a 3-4, that's going to be a wasted pick. But, in general, seems like a good start. We may need to look much higher for a TE if Julius isn't re-signed.

I like Perryman.

I would really hope we pick an offensive lineman in the first two rounds. We need a true right tackle so Louis Vasquez can return to guard and Manny Ramirez can hit the bricks.

Also, nothing stunts a prospective quarterback's growth (Osweiler or others) more than a defective offensive line. Just look at the difference between the two Carrs, David and Derek. David had all the tools but was simply hung out to dry because of Houston's inability to pass block.

On the other hand, Derek was able to progress his rookie year (21 TDs, 12 INTs) without any sort of running game and with a replacement-level receiving corps. If we invest in our offensive line, whoever is behind center post-Manning will be able to develop to the best of their abilities.

Originally Posted by OrangeHoof

Not bad. Let's find out which defensive scheme we are using before taking an MLB. If we're a 3-4, that's going to be a wasted pick. But, in general, seems like a good start. We may need to look much higher for a TE if Julius isn't re-signed.

Perryman will fit in both schemes. His coverage skills are average, his run stopping skills are very very good.

Originally Posted by Ziggy

His coverage skills are average

If we're facing a lot of 3-wide formations, he'll be on the bench. ILBs are a declining species. Yes, I'd love to have one too but a #1 pick that only sees action half the defensive snaps is a luxury. I'm not saying Perryman is the wrong guy. I'm saying the game now requires LBs to be better than average in coverage and/or blitzing to stay on the field.

Originally Posted by OrangeHoof

If we're facing a lot of 3-wide formations, he'll be on the bench. ILBs are a declining species. Yes, I'd love to have one too but a #1 pick that only sees action half the defensive snaps is a luxury. I'm not saying Perryman is the wrong guy. I'm saying the game now requires LBs to be better than average in coverage and/or blitzing to stay on the field.

Ray Lewis had average cover skills. Instincts and awareness more than made up for his shortcomings in coverage. Is Perryman that kind of linebacker? I think it's a possibility.

Originally Posted by Jaded

I think they have a 4th and 7th round pick now Ziggy.

Boyle is supposed to be a blocking TE but he looked plenty athletic in the Senior Bowl.

As far as MLB/ILB is concerned, I've been on Bernardrick McKinney since recruiting, I'd hope they take him over Perriman. Especially for a 3-4 defense, he has better take on and shed ability than either Travathon or Marshall and he can play OLB as well. He's also a firery guy too, not the QB of the defense but Denver has Travathon and Marshall for that.

McKinney will be long gone. He's an athletic freak. Once he hits the combine he's going to fly up the first round. He'll probably run around a 4.50 at 245 pounds. I think he ends up going top 15 in the end.