Final mock draft roundup: No consensus on Draft Day
After months of speculation and prognostication, NFL Draft analysts can't come to a consensus on who they think the Broncos will draft. (AP Images)
![OT Germain Ifedi, Texas A&M"They might take a hard look at a quarterback here, but in the end I don't think John Elway and that room will be able to stomach the reach on value. Ifedi is a tackle they can kick inside. They need the help on the O-line." [April 28]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/b9dmxnur1tfo6cmvfnwz.jpg)
OT Germain Ifedi, Texas A&M"They might take a hard look at a quarterback here, but in the end I don't think John Elway and that room will be able to stomach the reach on value. Ifedi is a tackle they can kick inside. They need the help on the O-line." [April 28]
![TE Hunter Henry, Arkansas"Henry has natural ball skills and the athleticism to stretch the defense down the seam. He uses his frame well to shield defenders from the ball in contested-catch situations." [April 28]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/ui5h09nr6wfqw8wnlkcr.jpg)
TE Hunter Henry, Arkansas"Henry has natural ball skills and the athleticism to stretch the defense down the seam. He uses his frame well to shield defenders from the ball in contested-catch situations." [April 28]
![OG Cody Whitehair, Kansas St."This is another spot where we could see a QB come off the board, but Whitehair would be a big upgrade up front." [April 28]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/vovulnzt7lpg0shj0moh.jpg)
OG Cody Whitehair, Kansas St."This is another spot where we could see a QB come off the board, but Whitehair would be a big upgrade up front." [April 28]
![S Karl Joseph, West Virginia"Joseph fits a need for the Broncos. He reminds me of a poor man's Earl Thomas. Joseph likens himself to Brian Dawkins. Those are some pretty good names." [April 27]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/wxc4doaxobydeixpryjj.jpg)
S Karl Joseph, West Virginia"Joseph fits a need for the Broncos. He reminds me of a poor man's Earl Thomas. Joseph likens himself to Brian Dawkins. Those are some pretty good names." [April 27]
![DT Chris Jones, Miss. St"The Broncos need to fortify the defensive line after Malik Jackson's departure. Jones is a rock-solid playmaker with the length to occupy the five-technique position for the defending champs." [April 26]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/oluzyainh6s4zulhiseg.jpg)
DT Chris Jones, Miss. St"The Broncos need to fortify the defensive line after Malik Jackson's departure. Jones is a rock-solid playmaker with the length to occupy the five-technique position for the defending champs." [April 26]
![NT Andrew Billings, Baylor"Inside pressure is key to freeing up the great edge rushers of the Broncos, and Billings uses tremendous strength to hold the point of attack against the run and pushes the pocket rushing the passer. If the Broncos opt for offensive line here, Kansas State's Cody Whitehair might get his name called." [April 26]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/ww6avhxlmu1xpqatwp0y.jpg)
NT Andrew Billings, Baylor"Inside pressure is key to freeing up the great edge rushers of the Broncos, and Billings uses tremendous strength to hold the point of attack against the run and pushes the pocket rushing the passer. If the Broncos opt for offensive line here, Kansas State's Cody Whitehair might get his name called." [April 26]
![QB Connor Cook, Michigan State"A shot in the dark here, but not without merit. Cook has played under center plenty, and has some of the physical makeup that Gary Kubiak can work with and mold." [April 26]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/rejs5kqv47nsofxzap2x.jpg)
QB Connor Cook, Michigan State"A shot in the dark here, but not without merit. Cook has played under center plenty, and has some of the physical makeup that Gary Kubiak can work with and mold." [April 26]
![DE Bronson Kaufusi, Brigham Young"John Elway won a Super Bowl with only adequate quarterback play due to his strong defense. Putting Kaufusi on the edge frees up Von Miller and Co. to do their thing." [April 28]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/hqo9m3is6s13flh9wvcd.jpg)
DE Bronson Kaufusi, Brigham Young"John Elway won a Super Bowl with only adequate quarterback play due to his strong defense. Putting Kaufusi on the edge frees up Von Miller and Co. to do their thing." [April 28]

S Karl Joseph, West Virginia
![DT Vernon Butler, Louisiana Tech"Butler has upfield ability." [April 28]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/ntcw3hhd72y3za7d8wxj.jpg)
DT Vernon Butler, Louisiana Tech"Butler has upfield ability." [April 28]
![DT A'Shawn Robinson, Alabama"It would not be surprising to see the Broncos invest in a quarterback with this selection but a veteran, rather than a rookie, is a more likely candidate to help Denver successfully defend its title. The loss of Malik Jackson to Jacksonville created a need for a versatile defensive lineman and the 21-year-old Robinson is just scratching the surface of his potential." [April 28]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/g7dovd40elrecmgcfkwq.jpg)
DT A'Shawn Robinson, Alabama"It would not be surprising to see the Broncos invest in a quarterback with this selection but a veteran, rather than a rookie, is a more likely candidate to help Denver successfully defend its title. The loss of Malik Jackson to Jacksonville created a need for a versatile defensive lineman and the 21-year-old Robinson is just scratching the surface of his potential." [April 28]
![DE Jonathan Bullard, Florida"The Broncos signed Jared Crick, but could use more talent up front to help fill the shoes of the departed Malik Jackson. Bullard can play inside or outside and has the snap quickness to penetrate the backfield." [April 28]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/t54zktr9wmdtihpd09jf.jpg)
DE Jonathan Bullard, Florida"The Broncos signed Jared Crick, but could use more talent up front to help fill the shoes of the departed Malik Jackson. Bullard can play inside or outside and has the snap quickness to penetrate the backfield." [April 28]
![DE Bronson Kaufusi, Brigham Young"He could step in and take over the role for Malik Jackson. He's a bit older at 25, but he has the tools to be a solid NFL starter." [April 28]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/ttjlbxoxcm5vvvajwtji.jpg)
DE Bronson Kaufusi, Brigham Young"He could step in and take over the role for Malik Jackson. He's a bit older at 25, but he has the tools to be a solid NFL starter." [April 28]
![QB Connor Cook, Michigan State"John Elway's just going to hang out and draft whatever quarterback falls his way. Five-year contract and just try to manage the game, kid. No pressure following Peyton." [April 28]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/w91cxvwlezgux2ntngu6.jpg)
QB Connor Cook, Michigan State"John Elway's just going to hang out and draft whatever quarterback falls his way. Five-year contract and just try to manage the game, kid. No pressure following Peyton." [April 28]
![QB Connor Cook, Michigan State"With no movement just yet on the Colin Kaepernick front, it wouldn't be a surprise to see the Broncos snatch up a quarterback at the end of Round 1." [April 28]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/mpibbu7tsxfxxd04ogiy.jpg)
QB Connor Cook, Michigan State"With no movement just yet on the Colin Kaepernick front, it wouldn't be a surprise to see the Broncos snatch up a quarterback at the end of Round 1." [April 28]

LB Reggie Ragland, Alabama

DT Jarran Reed, Alabama

DT Robert Nkemdiche, Mississippi
![TE Hunter Henry, Arkansas"Head coach Gary Kubiak's offense works best with a strong pass-catching tight end, and the sure-handed Henry fits in well. He posted the top receiving grade in the nation among tight ends and he didn't drop a pass on 51 catchable opportunities all year. Henry immediately becomes Denver's top receiving option at the position." [April 27]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/vkzkzldwhmlclrziuhin.jpg)
TE Hunter Henry, Arkansas"Head coach Gary Kubiak's offense works best with a strong pass-catching tight end, and the sure-handed Henry fits in well. He posted the top receiving grade in the nation among tight ends and he didn't drop a pass on 51 catchable opportunities all year. Henry immediately becomes Denver's top receiving option at the position." [April 27]
![OT Jason Spriggs, Indiana"The tackle position was problematic for Denver last season, and the team no longer has Peyton Manning's quick passes to cover for its pass-protection issues. Between free-agent pickup Russell Okung and Spriggs, the Broncos are on their way to improving the position. Spriggs has some issues with his technique that he'll need to improve, but he is simply too good of an athlete to leave out of the first round. He also held up well in pass protection at Indiana, earning the fourth-best pass-blocking efficiency score (PFF's measurement of how frequently a lineman allows pressure, with a heavier weighting towards sacks) in this year's draft class. He gave up just 12 total pressures in all of 2015." [April 27]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/nnff4ujzvszoaadba8oz.jpg)
OT Jason Spriggs, Indiana"The tackle position was problematic for Denver last season, and the team no longer has Peyton Manning's quick passes to cover for its pass-protection issues. Between free-agent pickup Russell Okung and Spriggs, the Broncos are on their way to improving the position. Spriggs has some issues with his technique that he'll need to improve, but he is simply too good of an athlete to leave out of the first round. He also held up well in pass protection at Indiana, earning the fourth-best pass-blocking efficiency score (PFF's measurement of how frequently a lineman allows pressure, with a heavier weighting towards sacks) in this year's draft class. He gave up just 12 total pressures in all of 2015." [April 27]
![QB Connor Cook, Michigan State"Whether the Broncos get him, or a team trades back into the first round to do so, I think we end tonight with Connor Cook being a first-round pick." [April 28]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/se9syjnznjal3m1mhssi.jpg)
QB Connor Cook, Michigan State"Whether the Broncos get him, or a team trades back into the first round to do so, I think we end tonight with Connor Cook being a first-round pick." [April 28]

DT Robert Nkemdiche, Mississippi

LB Darron Lee, Ohio State

DT Chris Jones, Mississippi State

OT Le'Raven Clark, Texas Tech
![DT A'Shawn Robinson, Alabama"The depth of this defensive line draft class allows Denver to have a top-15 talent falling into its lap." [April 26]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/xmsuvo0jplpkfi9pyopu.jpg)
DT A'Shawn Robinson, Alabama"The depth of this defensive line draft class allows Denver to have a top-15 talent falling into its lap." [April 26]