2017 Mock Draft Roundup, 2.0: Ramczyk holds strong

Dan Kadar, SB Nation "Teams will have to get comfortable with Ramczyk's health after he had hip surgery following Wisconsin's bowl game. If there are long-term doubts about his health he could get vaulted by another offensive tackle." [Feb. 27]

Will Brinson, CBS Sports "The Broncos are rebuilding this offense in a different way this year, with Mike McCoy returning and Paxton Lynch expected to get serious run under center. Getting Lynch protection will be key but the Broncos could stand to hand him another weapon too and Howard would fit the bill." [Feb. 23]

Jared Dubin, CBS Sports "There have been few surer bets over the last half-decade or so than Wisconsin offensive linemen. Ramczyk is another stud." [Feb. 22]

Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports "The Broncos' offensive line ranked 24th in pass protection, and Ramczyk will change that. The task becomes even more important as the Broncos continue their youth movement at quarterback." [Feb. 22]

Pete Prisco, CBS Sports "They have to get better play from the tackle spots." [Feb. 22]

Chris Burke, Sports Illustrated "There will be risk in assuming he can handle an NFL safety role, but this level of versatility does not come around often. The Peppers draft-stock roller coaster is set to tick upwards after he tests at the combine." [Feb. 22]

Lance Zierlein, NFL.com "If Robinson is available here, he could be the choice as Denver looks to transition away from a zone-based running game to one featuring more power." [Feb. 22]

Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.com "Denver couldn't run the ball or protect consistently, and thus we could see an offseason makeover. Bolles might not be a plug-and-play at tackle, but Denver needs talent, and new offensive coordinator Mike McCoy can figure it out from there." [Feb. 15]

Steve Palazzolo, Pro Football Focus "He was excellent in his first year of FBS football, allowing only 12 QB pressures while showing the ability to make all of the necessary blocks in the running game, whether moving defenders at the line of scrimmage or getting out on the move at the second level." [Feb. 15]

Chad Reuter, NFL.com "The line must improve no matter who is leading the offense at QB next year." [Feb. 15]

Todd McShay, ESPN.com "Ramczyk, who's recovering from hip surgery, has the best tape of the group. He also has just one year of major college experience after transferring from UW-Stevens Point (Division III). Long and well-built, Ramczyk would serve as a much-needed upgrade for the Broncos up front." [Feb. 8]

Rob Rang, CBS Sports "Ramczyk has been one of this year's most pleasant surprises, starring at left tackle for the Badgers after transferring from D-III UW-Stevens Point. The 6-6, 314-pounder is long and surprisingly agile." [Feb. 13]

Charley Casserly, NFL.com "The offensive line failed the Broncos in 2016; Bolles will help." [Feb. 11]

Dane Brugler, CBS Sports "One of the priorities for John Elway and the Broncos this offseason is to address a leaky offensive line." [Feb. 13]

Daniel Jeremiah, NFL.com "The Broncos must address the offensive line; many consider Ramczyk the top tackle in this draft." [Feb. 8]

Andrew Mason, DenverBroncos.com "Offensive line is a big need, but that could be an area the Broncos prioritize in free agency, which would leave them the flexibility to take McCaffrey. Despite being listed as a running back, McCaffrey is an unclassifiable player who will be moved around -- you could almost call him a UB -- short for "ultra back." Other prospects will have better measurables, but is there another who can create more matchup problems?" [Feb. 1]

Bucky Brooks, NFL.com "Contrary to popular opinion, the Broncos' offensive line struggles prevented the team from making another run at a title." [Jan. 26]