Denver Broncos fans are thrilled about rookie quarterback Drew Lock winning his first two career starts — but there is one drawback. After winning consecutive games, Denver is no longer on track to have a top-10 pick in the 2020 NFL draft. Here’s an updated look at the current order for the top-12 selections, courtesy of Draft Wire:
- Cincinnati Bengals (1-12)
- New York Giants (2-11)
- Washington Redskins (3-10)
- Miami Dolphins (3-10)
- Detroit Lions (3-9-1)
- Arizona Cardinals (3-9-1)
- Jacksonville Jaguars (4-9)
- Atlanta Falcons (4-9)
- New York Jets (5-8)
- Los Angeles Chargers (5-8)
- Denver Broncos (5-8)
- Carolina Panthers (5-8)
If fans had to choose between going 8-8 and selecting 16th overall or going 5-11 and selecting 5th overall, most fans would probably prefer winning out. Winning will build momentum for 2020 and give Lock confidence.
Denver could have well over $70 million in salary-cap space next year and the team will have seven selections in the first four rounds of the draft. The Broncos could have a great offseason even without having a high selection in the first round of the draft.
The 2020 NFL draft will take place in Las Vegas from April 23-25.
