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If John Elway trades up, who should the target be for the Denver Broncos in the 2020 NFL Draft?
It’s been a few weeks since we took a look at who the Broncos could decide on if they moved down in the draft. This time around it seemed like a good idea to move in the other direction, especially with rumors that Elway called to get a feel for the price at number one.
Someone announcemented the Broncos were 'price checking' the #1 overall pick in the NFL Draft:
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2015: Trade up for Shane Ray
2016: Trade up for Paxton Lynch
2017: Trade deal for #10 overall (Christian McCaffrey)
2018: Attempt trade for #2 (Sam Darnold)
2019: Trade back, Noah Fant https://t.co/oqnmcWrB2Z
Let’s get into it.
1. Cincinnati Bengals - QB, Joe Burrow, LSU
We’re at that weird part of the offseason where people are trying to talk themselves out of Burrow because his ceiling isn’t high enough. Yep.
Joe Burrow feel/avoid/strike. Wash, rinse, repeat. pic.twitter.com/8ofy6bCtsk
— Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) February 7, 2020
2. Washington - ED, Chase Young, OSU
If Chase Young was the first overall pick candidate, we’d be hearing about how he didn’t show up in the Clemson game (he did, by the way).
Quick reminder to the “Chase Young disappeared at the end of the year” crowd..
— Skins offSZN ♫ (@TerryMcLaur1n) February 10, 2020
he had 10 pressures and 4 QB hits in the Fiesta Bowl against Clemson.
But y’all can keep staring at the “statline” if you want to #NFLDraftpic.twitter.com/XFsKAEmDfU
T3. Miami Dolphins - QB, Tua Tagovailoa, Alabama
All reports suggest he’ll be healthy. If that’s the case this may be the most mocked trade in the history of Mock drafts.
The three-month CT scan for #Bama QB and coveted draft prospect Tua Tagovailoa was as positive as possible, sources say. The fracture has healed. The hip and its range of motion is good. It’ll likely be another month before he’s cleared for football activities, tho, as expected.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 10, 2020
T4. Jacksonville Jaguars - CB, Jeffrey Okudah, OSU
WILDCARD! This is a weird scenario for one big reason. Dave Gettleman has never traded down in the first round of the draft in seven years as a GM, which makes the idea that he’d be willing to here seem unlikely. But what if the Jaguars come at him with a big offer to replace Jalen Ramsey with the best cornerback prospect since... Jalen Ramsey?
If Jeffrey Okudah is not an elite cornerback in five years, something went horribly wrong. Has everything you're looking for in a corner. https://t.co/Fi9TRMLotI pic.twitter.com/pYdoPXnz8W
— Joe Rowles (@JoRo_NFL) February 1, 2020
T5. Las Vegas Raiders - QB, Justin Herbert, Oregon
Beyond that, it could make a ton of sense if the Raiders aren’t happy with Derek Carr. Herbert is about as close to a local product as they’re going to find his draft. He’s got special arm talent and looks the part, which may be enough for Gruden to believe he can work out the rough edges. Lastly, he has to know he’d need to move up past the Los Angeles Chargers or risk the Duck landing in the AFC West.
I would be lying if I said I wasn't worried about Justin Herbert's numbers.
— Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) February 10, 2020
Here is a list of QBs between 6-7 YPA on 3rd down since 2011: pic.twitter.com/EDjHzk5KRR
T6. Cleveland Browns - OT, Tristan Wirfs, Iowa
A shocker, but after Tom Telesco loses out on his quarterback he moves down with the belief that one of the four remaining players on his board will surely be there. Cleveland pays a pretty price to jump up, but Wirfs clearly looks like the best player for the offense Kevin Stefanski looks to be installing.
Ready for OL weigh-in day at the Combine. Think height/arm length for Andrew Thomas, Tristan Wirfs and Jedrick Wills will be very interesting.
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) February 5, 2020
T7. Carolina wants down and Elway decides to strike. Vote for who you would draft in this scenario Broncos Country!
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