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Broncos mock draft roundup: March 17

Mar 17, 2015 at 02:19 AM
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Broncos draft history: Running backs

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Montee Ball (2013 - second round, 58th overall) jumps past Chiefs cornerback Ron Parker during a game on Sept. 14, 2014.
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Montee Ball (2013 - second round, 58th overall) jumps past Chiefs cornerback Ron Parker during a game on Sept. 14, 2014.

Ronnie Hillman (2012 - third round, 67th overall) tries to stay upright after a hit from 49ers cornerback Tramaine Brock during a matchup on Oct. 19, 2014.
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Ronnie Hillman (2012 - third round, 67th overall) tries to stay upright after a hit from 49ers cornerback Tramaine Brock during a matchup on Oct. 19, 2014.

Knowshon Moreno (2009 - first round, 12th overall) hurdles Patriots defensive back Duron Harmon in the 2013 season AFC Championship.
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Knowshon Moreno (2009 - first round, 12th overall) hurdles Patriots defensive back Duron Harmon in the 2013 season AFC Championship.

Tatum Bell (2004 - second round, 41st overall) returns a kickoff for a touchdown against the Chargers in 2006.
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Tatum Bell (2004 - second round, 41st overall) returns a kickoff for a touchdown against the Chargers in 2006.

Clinton Portis (2002 - second round, 51st overall) escapes a tackle by Raiders linebacker Rod Coleman.
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Clinton Portis (2002 - second round, 51st overall) escapes a tackle by Raiders linebacker Rod Coleman.

Mike Anderson (2000 - sixth round, 189th overall) extends a Mile High Salute to the Broncos faithful after scoring a touchdown against the Patriots in 2006.
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Mike Anderson (2000 - sixth round, 189th overall) extends a Mile High Salute to the Broncos faithful after scoring a touchdown against the Patriots in 2006.

Olandis Gary (1999 - fourth round, 127th overall) breaks a tackle against the Rams on Sept. 8, 2002.
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Olandis Gary (1999 - fourth round, 127th overall) breaks a tackle against the Rams on Sept. 8, 2002.

Detron Smith (1996 - drafted in the third round, 65th overall) returns a kickoff against the Chargers at Mile High Stadium on Nov. 19, 2000.
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Detron Smith (1996 - drafted in the third round, 65th overall) returns a kickoff against the Chargers at Mile High Stadium on Nov. 19, 2000.

Terrell Davis (1995 - round 6, 196th overall) finds a hole and cuts upfield against the Giants on Sept. 10, 2001.
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Terrell Davis (1995 - round 6, 196th overall) finds a hole and cuts upfield against the Giants on Sept. 10, 2001.

Gerald Willhite (1982 - first round, 21st overall) leaps over a Kansas City defender during a game on Sept. 18, 1988.
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Gerald Willhite (1982 - first round, 21st overall) leaps over a Kansas City defender during a game on Sept. 18, 1988.

Sammy Winder (1982 - fifth round, 131st overall) runs upfield against the Cleveland Browns in the 1990 AFC Championship.
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Sammy Winder (1982 - fifth round, 131st overall) runs upfield against the Cleveland Browns in the 1990 AFC Championship.

Rick Upchurch (left) shares a laugh with Otis Armstrong (1973 - first round, ninth overall) on the sidelines .
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Rick Upchurch (left) shares a laugh with Otis Armstrong (1973 - first round, ninth overall) on the sidelines .

Bobby Anderson (1970 - first round, 11th overall) tries to split two Steelers defenders on a screen pass on Nov. 28, 1971.
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Bobby Anderson (1970 - first round, 11th overall) tries to split two Steelers defenders on a screen pass on Nov. 28, 1971.

Floyd Little (1967 - first round, sixth overall) breaks through Kansas City's line.
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Floyd Little (1967 - first round, sixth overall) breaks through Kansas City's line.

Fran Lynch (1967 - fifth round, 110th overall) sweeps to the left following his blocks against the Raiders on Dec. 8, 1975.
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Fran Lynch (1967 - fifth round, 110th overall) sweeps to the left following his blocks against the Raiders on Dec. 8, 1975.

Hewritt Dixon (eighth round of the 1963 AFL Draft, 60th overall) runs into the heart of the Kansas City defense on Dec. 8, 1963.
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Hewritt Dixon (eighth round of the 1963 AFL Draft, 60th overall) runs into the heart of the Kansas City defense on Dec. 8, 1963.

Billy Joe (round three of the 1963 AFL Draft, 85th overall) runs the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs on Dec. 3, 1963.
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Billy Joe (round three of the 1963 AFL Draft, 85th overall) runs the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs on Dec. 3, 1963.

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Overall breakdown: Jordan Phillips (6), T.J. Clemmings (2), Cameron Erving (1), Eddie Goldman (1), D.J. Humphries (1), Benardrick McKinney (1), Cedric Ogbuehi (1), Maxx Williams (1)

Position breakdown: nose/defensive tackle (7), offensive line (5) linebacker (1), tight end (1)

As free agency shakes out, a number of draft prognosticators have adjusted their predictions with those moves in mind.

Phillips has remained on top, just like last time a couple weeks ago, as a run-stopping support force on the line. However, tight end Maxx Williams slipped a bit from the picture, appearing as a Broncos first-round pick in just one mock draft, Rob Rang's from CBS Sports.

Meanwhile, Pittsburgh offensive tackle T.J. Clemmings has taken second place with two selections. "A player like Clemmings could be brought in and start as a rookie as the team's right tackle," SB Nation's Dan Kadar says. "That would push Louis Vasquez back to his natural position of guard and give the Broncos one of the NFL's best lines." In earlier mock drafts, Kadar had slotted Williams and defensive tackle Malcom Brown as fits for the Broncos.

Mock draft maestro Mel Kiper Jr. has switched up his thoughts on the Broncos' pick, changing their selection from inside linebacker Denzel Perryman to offensive lineman Cameron Erving out of Florida State.

"I like Erving at center because he was outstanding there after a midseason switch from tackle, but he provides extra value because he can play tackle as well and also has experience at guard," Kiper said. "He's also just played a lot of football, period, and is going to adapt well. From center or guard he's particularly good at winning on the initial block and getting to the second level."

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