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2015 NFL Draft Results: Denver Broncos select OT Ty Sambrailo from CSU with the 59th pick

With the 59th pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos select...

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There would be no trading for the Denver Broncos this round after trading up in the first round for Shane Ray.

When many fans thought that the Broncos would go hometown via quarterback Garrett Grayson, Denver crossed-over and drafted offensive tackle Ty Sambrailo. He is a versatile offensive lineman who can play guard, tackle and possibly even center. He has the athleticism needed to fit into Gary Kubiak's offense. The Broncos met with Sambrailo multiple times this offseason.

Sambrailo a 2014 All-Mountain West left tackle projects via NFL.com as comparable to Tyson Clabo, while MHR's Christopher Hart had:

Sambrailo is slated by most to be a right tackle, however several outlets reported yesterday that teams, even the Broncos, have worked him out at center.  He is local prospect and one Denver has done their diligence on. There is a very strong chance he is the teams second round pick if available when they are on the clock.

While executive vice president John Elway added:

Broncos 2015 Draft Picks
Rd Pk Player Pos Ht Wt College Scouting Report
1 23 Shane Ray DE/OLB 6'3" 245 Missouri Scouting report
2 59 Ty Sambrailo OT
6'6"
311
Colorado State
Scouting report
3 92 Jeff Heuerman
TE
6'5"
254
Ohio State
Scouting report
4 133 Max Garcia C 6'4" 309 Florida Scouting report
5 164 Lorenzo Doss CB 5'10" 182 Tulane Scouting report
6 203 Darius Kilgo DT 6'3" 319 Maryland Scouting report
7 250 Trevor Siemian QB 6'3" 220 Northwestern
7 251 Taurean Nixon CB 5'10" 183 Tulane
7 252 Josh Furman S 6'1" 210 Oklahoma State