Mock Draft Roundup: Feb. 6
As the scouting combine nears, who do national media members think the Broncos will pick in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft?
![OT Garett Bolles, Utah
"Bolles started only one season for the Utes after coming over from a junior college, but he was tremendous. He has nice feet and can drive defenders off the ball at 6-5, 300 pounds. Denver has to get some help at tackle in order to get back on top of an AFC West that features two games every season against Justin Houston, Khalil Mack and Joey Bosa." [Jan. 19]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/pm4cigbgcoc2ig19v7gk.jpg)
OT Garett Bolles, Utah "Bolles started only one season for the Utes after coming over from a junior college, but he was tremendous. He has nice feet and can drive defenders off the ball at 6-5, 300 pounds. Denver has to get some help at tackle in order to get back on top of an AFC West that features two games every season against Justin Houston, Khalil Mack and Joey Bosa." [Jan. 19]
![OT Ryan Ramczyk, Wisconsin
"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." [Jan. 28]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/sfzqvqoaho5ews8uxiza.jpg)
OT Ryan Ramczyk, Wisconsin "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." [Jan. 28]
![TE O.J. Howard, Alabama
"Five Denver tight ends combined for 591 yards receiving this season. That's not nearly enough, especially as QBs Trevor Siemian and Paxton Lynch attempt to develop. The exciting 2017 TE class offers the Broncos hope of improving their situation. Any of Howard, Evan Engram or David Njoku would upgrade that position for them. (Jake Butt, too, though his bowl-game knee injury complicates things.) Howard's athleticism is an element sorely missing on the Denver depth chart." [Jan. 30]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/p7qcaic0584exyle56f6.jpg)
TE O.J. Howard, Alabama "Five Denver tight ends combined for 591 yards receiving this season. That's not nearly enough, especially as QBs Trevor Siemian and Paxton Lynch attempt to develop. The exciting 2017 TE class offers the Broncos hope of improving their situation. Any of Howard, Evan Engram or David Njoku would upgrade that position for them. (Jake Butt, too, though his bowl-game knee injury complicates things.) Howard's athleticism is an element sorely missing on the Denver depth chart." [Jan. 30]
![DT Caleb Brantley, Florida
"Brantley can be a load to handle in the running game, as he showed in back-to-back games this season against LSU and Florida State (five tackles for loss). His combination of quickness and functional strength would make him a good fit for the Broncos, who will be looking for help along the D-line this offseason." [Dec. 13]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/flidwqu9snmdpvmyp0sp.jpg)
DT Caleb Brantley, Florida "Brantley can be a load to handle in the running game, as he showed in back-to-back games this season against LSU and Florida State (five tackles for loss). His combination of quickness and functional strength would make him a good fit for the Broncos, who will be looking for help along the D-line this offseason." [Dec. 13]
![OT Ryan Ramczyk, Wisconsin
"One of the priorities for John Elway and the Broncos this offseason is to address a leaky offensive line." [Jan. 30]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/inawoxybbwmlbtoaspjl.jpg)
OT Ryan Ramczyk, Wisconsin "One of the priorities for John Elway and the Broncos this offseason is to address a leaky offensive line." [Jan. 30]
![OG Forrest Lamp, Western Kentucky
"The line must improve no matter who is leading the offense at QB next year." [Jan. 22]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/y1fwygxcmkiogsbi3um5.jpg)
OG Forrest Lamp, Western Kentucky "The line must improve no matter who is leading the offense at QB next year." [Jan. 22]
![OT Ryan Ramczyk, Wisconsin
"The Broncos need to overhaul their offensive line. Ramczyk, the best tackle in the draft, would be a good start. Western Kentucky's Forrest Lamp would also be a good option with this selection." [Jan. 18]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/oayookg22zvbxfwlewko.jpg)
OT Ryan Ramczyk, Wisconsin "The Broncos need to overhaul their offensive line. Ramczyk, the best tackle in the draft, would be a good start. Western Kentucky's Forrest Lamp would also be a good option with this selection." [Jan. 18]
![OT Garett Bolles, Utah
"Contrary to popular opinion, the Broncos' offensive line struggles prevented the team from making another run at a title." [Jan. 26]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/ujnwr8mvq0psa2dcimoh.jpg)
OT Garett Bolles, Utah "Contrary to popular opinion, the Broncos' offensive line struggles prevented the team from making another run at a title." [Jan. 26] Â
![RB Christian McCaffrey, Stanford
"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]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/ttkmvlj7zy3dmwxfb1l0.jpg)
RB Christian McCaffrey, Stanford "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]
![OT Garett Bolles, Utah
"Bolles would have been a perfect fit under the Gary Kubiak regime, but Vance Joseph and new offensive coordinator Mike McCoy would still be happy finding an athletic left tackle in this draft." [Jan. 29]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/lxary4bn0zfsoq6fasud.jpg)
OT Garett Bolles, Utah "Bolles would have been a perfect fit under the Gary Kubiak regime, but Vance Joseph and new offensive coordinator Mike McCoy would still be happy finding an athletic left tackle in this draft." [Jan. 29]
![OT Ryan Ramczyk, Wisconsin
"Finally an offensive tackle comes off the board, as the class is not great from top to bottom. Ramczyk burst onto the scene this year with the top run-blocking grade in the nation and a stellar effort in pass protection with only 12 pressures allowed on the year. He can play with power or execute blocks on the move, and he can be a big part of the rebuilding process that Denver must undergo along the offensive line." [Jan. 11]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/yqu5ytpdfhvnimfh2sto.jpg)
OT Ryan Ramczyk, Wisconsin "Finally an offensive tackle comes off the board, as the class is not great from top to bottom. Ramczyk burst onto the scene this year with the top run-blocking grade in the nation and a stellar effort in pass protection with only 12 pressures allowed on the year. He can play with power or execute blocks on the move, and he can be a big part of the rebuilding process that Denver must undergo along the offensive line." [Jan. 11]
![OT Ryan Ramczyk, Wisconsin
"It's unusual that the team picking 20th in the draft will have their choice of the top offensive lineman, but that's the case in 2017. Ramczyk gets the nod over Alabama's Cam Robinson because he's a little better as a pass blocker." [Feb. 6]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/y2xrezl2ir3dwfeghjwd.jpg)
OT Ryan Ramczyk, Wisconsin "It's unusual that the team picking 20th in the draft will have their choice of the top offensive lineman, but that's the case in 2017. Ramczyk gets the nod over Alabama's Cam Robinson because he's a little better as a pass blocker." [Feb. 6]