The Denver Broncos have the 15th overall pick in the draft this year and there’s been debate among fans and pundits on what position the team should target with that pick. Should the Broncos go after a wide receiver? Perhaps an offensive lineman?
Michael Brockers, a Los Angeles Rams pending free agent defensive lineman, suggested during a recent appearance on NFL Network that Denver should target a defensive lineman in the first round.
“You’re losing two starters on your defensive line, you’re [likely] losing a corner in free agency,” Brockers said. “Usually teams like to start building inside out, so I would say defensive line first.
“That’s just me, subjectively, picking a defensive player, a guy that’s going to get after the quarterback and stop the run. That might be your first choice [in the draft].”
Broncos defensive ends Derek Wolfe and Shelby Harris, as well as cornerback Chris Harris, are all scheduled to become free agents on March 18. Although he is admittedly biased, Brockers believes Denver should focus on finding replacements for Wolfe and Harris early in the draft.
The top defensive linemen in this year’s class are Chase Young, Derrick Brown, Javon Kinlaw and A.J. Epenesa, according to Draft Wire.
