The Denver Broncos are scheduled to have 10 picks in the draft this year, including five picks in the first three rounds. With so much draft capital, the Broncos will probably trade several picks to move up the board several times during the draft.
As they attempt to make trades, the Broncos should consider including these three players in negotiations. (In addition to adding value to trades, Denver will also need to create some roster spots for undrafted free agents.)
1. LT Garett Bolles
Bolles has done a great job staying healthy but he hasn’t done a great job playing mistake-free football. If the Broncos add an offensive tackle early in the draft, getting a late-round pick in a trade for Bolles would make sense.
2. RB Royce Freeman
After signing Melvin Gordon during free agency, the Broncos now have two Pro Bowl running backs (Gordon and Phillip Lindsay). There won’t be many touches left for Freeman and Denver might be able to trade him and add a new running back in the late rounds of the draft.
3. TE Jeff Heuerman
Heuerman has struggled to stay healthy and the Broncos seemingly already have their top two tight ends in Noah Fant and Nick Vannett. Heuerman has become expendable so Denver should try to move him for a late-round pick or include him in a trade swapping picks with another team.
