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The 2020 NFL Scouting Combine came to close earlier this week, which means a lot of draft boards have shifted. It was time to pull a database of post-combine mock drafts together to see which players are falling to the Denver Broncos here this week.
While I found this NFL Mock Draft Database quite useful (worth the bookmark), I wanted to parse this data out to our specific team. I also wanted to include second and third round mocks where available, just to give us all more to talk about.
Here is a full list of 50 mock drafts tallied since March 1, 2020. That seemed about when mocks labeled “post-combine” began to come through. While a lot will change between now and the 2020 NFL Draft, this felt like a good place to start sharing these mock draft database posts.
Denver Broncos Mock Draft Database
| Date | Site | Pick | Player | Position | School | Excerpt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Site | Pick | Player | Position | School | Excerpt |
| 3/5/2020 | Mile High Report | 15 | Javon Kinlaw | DL | South Carolina | The Broncos can go a number of ways at this pick, so watching what happens in free agency is going to be telling. A.J. Bouye and what we know of Elway’s meetings at the Senior Bowl and Combine suggest cornerback is not going to be a priority in the first. Everyone and their mother has Henry Ruggs locked in here, but I don’t see him sliding to 15. If he does, he’ll be the pick. If he doesn’t, Jerry Jeudy is also a distinct possibility. |
| 3/5/2020 | Tankathon | 15 | Henry Ruggs III | WR | Alabama | None. |
| 3/5/2020 | Tankathon | 46 | Noah Igbinoghene | CB | Auburn | None. |
| 3/5/2020 | Tankathon | 77 | Nick Harris | C | Washington | None. |
| 3/5/2020 | Tankathon | 83 | Trey Adams | OT | Washington | None. |
| 3/5/2020 | Tankathon | 95 | Kenny Willekes | EDGE | Michigan State | None. |
| 3/4/2020 | RotoWorld | 15 | Henry Ruggs III | WR | Alabama | Imagine pairing the speed of Ruggs with the talent of Courtland Sutton. That’s it. That’s the blurb. |
| 3/4/2020 | Blogging the Boys | 15 | Henry Ruggs III | WR | Alabama | The whispers coming out of Denver continue to say the Broncos are looking to add starting-caliber offensive tackles, or adding speed to their wide receiver room. While the value for tackle didn’t make a lot of sense here, the Broncos did get excellent value at receiver with Henry Ruggs III falling into their lap. Ruggs III offers blazing speed, nuanced route-running abilities, and a sky-high ceiling at the position. Ruggs III would join Courtland Sutton in hopes of getting Denver back on track with Drew Lock, Phillip Lindsay, and Noah Fant. |
| 3/4/2020 | Draft Wire | 15 | Henry Ruggs III | WR | Alabama | This has to be the dream pick for Denver, and especially for Drew Lock. the Broncos already have a young receiver with size and physicality in Courtland Sutton, but they need a game-breaker with elite speed who can stretch opposing defenses and take advantage of Lock’s top-shelf arm strength. Ruggs is arguably the most dangerous playmaker in this entire draft, which makes him a steal halfway through the first round. |
| 3/4/2020 | 247 Sports | 15 | Jedrick Wills Jr. | OL | Alabama | What an absolute steal for Denver. Wills could be the first tackle off the board, but the Broncos get him at No. 15. Denver must improve the talent on their offensive line — especially at the tackle spot. |
| 3/4/2020 | Chris Trapasso | 15 | Derrick Brown | DL | Auburn | While not a dire need, the Broncos do have limited depth on their defensive interior. Brown is an instant impact guy even if he doesn't have All-Pro type abilities as a pass rusher. |
| 3/4/2020 | Sporting News | 15 | Jerry Jeudy | WR | Alabama | The Broncos have Courtland Sutton, DaeSean Hamilton and Noah Fant to help Drew Lock in the downfield passing game, but here's the weapon to round things out in the receiving corps. Jeudy fits the profile as a No. 1 receiver; he is a classic intermediate to deep field-stretcher and smooth drive-finisher in the red zone at 6-1, 193 pounds. |
| 3/4/2020 | Drafttek | 15 | CeeDee Lamb | WR | Oklahoma | Following the Combine, I couldn't be more confident that the Broncos will appreciate the talent that will be available at this spot to fill a major need on this roster. Whether it's a Tackle, Defensive Lineman, or Wide Receiver, this team is in good shape to have a talented one fall right in their laps. In this scenario, that player is the former Sooner wideout. |
| 3/4/2020 | Touchdown Wire | 15 | Henry Ruggs III | WR | Alabama | They get rocket boosters with Ruggs, the Alabama wideout. As expected he flashed impressive speed at the combine, posting a 4.27 40-yard dash. Putting him on the outside opposite Sutton, with Fant working the middle of the field, certainly stresses a defense from sideline-to-sideline and deep down the field. |
| 3/4/2020 | Yahoo Sports | 15 | Jerry Jeudy | WR | Alabama | Missing out on Ruggs would be a bummer, but this is a decent consolation. Some teams’ WR1 can do a few things with the ball in his hands, too. Jeudy isn’t the same style of deep threat as Ruggs, his college teammate. But it’s easy to see how Jeudy also could add some reverb to the Broncos’ offense and make life easier for Drew Lock. |
| 3/4/2020 | Bleacher Report | 15 | Henry Ruggs III | WR | Alabama | None. |
| 3/4/2020 | San Diego Union Tribune | 15 | Henry Ruggs III | WR | Alabama | The speedster would pair perfectly with Courtland Sutton. Ruggs is pure electricity with the football in his hands. He scored 25 total touchdowns on 100 touches in his Crimson Tide career. Top needs: OL, DB, DL |
| 3/4/2020 | Heavy | 15 | CeeDee Lamb | WR | Oklahoma | The idea of grabbing Lamb at the 15th-overall pick seems nearly unfathomable. Yet, with quarterbacks and offensive tackles continuing climbing the ranks, the Broncos are rewarded for their patience. Lamb is a top-10 player in this class and gives promising signal-caller Drew Lock a legitimate WR1 talent to go alongside Courtland Sutton. |
| 3/4/2020 | Sports Illustrated | 15 | CeeDee Lamb | WR | Oklahoma | Quarterback Drew Lock and tight end Noah Fant showed promise in their rookie seasons and Courtland Sutton had a breakout sophomore campaign (1,112 yards). In terms of helping their young quarterback, the Broncos could use an upgrade at left tackle—maybe they consider Houston's Josh Jones here—or add another talented receiver to take some pressure off of Sutton. Scoring 26 touchdowns in 27 games over the past two seasons, Lamb isn't a burner, but he has outstanding hands, body control and run-after-catch ability. |
| 3/4/2020 | Aaron Wilson | 15 | Kenneth Murray | LB | Oklahoma | None. |
| 3/4/2020 | John McClain | 15 | Javon Kinlaw | DT | South Carolina | None. |
| 3/4/2020 | NY Post | 15 | Jerry Jeudy | WR | Alabama | Tide teammate Henry Ruggs III and his 4.27 speed would have been the pick to replace Emmanuel Sanders had the draft’s best route runner not fallen. Drew Lock has another weapon to team with WR Courtland Sutton and TE Noah Fant. |
| 3/4/2020 | CBS Sports | 15 | Andrew Thomas | OT | Georgia | Thomas didn't hurt himself at the combine by any stretch of the imagination, but the performances of Becton and Wirfs could push him down a bit. I'm sure the Broncos won't mind. |
| 3/3/2020 | Clutch Points | 15 | Henry Ruggs III | WR | Alabama | Prior to the NFL Combine, Henry Ruggs was overly confident that he could surpass John Ross’ 40-yard dash record of 4.22 seconds. While he didn’t beat Ross, Ruggs ran a blazing 4.27 40-yard dash. Even though there’s a possibility someone could trade up for Ruggs, he lands with the Denver Broncos at No. 15. |
| 3/3/2020 | The Score | 15 | C.J. Henderson | CB | Florida | Few players had a more productive combine than Henderson. The cornerback saw his stock rise after displaying explosive athleticism and smooth movement during drills. With Chris Harris Jr. hitting free agency, the Broncos are in need of a difference-maker in their secondary. Henderson fits the bill. - Alessandrini |
| 3/3/2020 | LA Times | 15 | C.J. Henderson | CB | Florida | Chris Harris was Denver’s only bright spot among last year’s corners, and he’s about to become a free agent. Even if the Broncos sign Byron Jones, Henderson would be a big help. |
| 3/3/2020 | USA Today | 15 | Henry Ruggs III | WR | Alabama | A team facing an overhaul of its defensive line would probably love to get its hooks into Kinlaw. Yet Ruggs and his combine-best 4.27 speed would hardly be a consolation prize, potentially a seamless fit to an offense that boasts big-bodied WR Courtland Sutton and mobile TE Noah Fant. |
| 3/3/2020 | John Clayton | 15 | Henry Ruggs III | WR | Alabama | The Broncos need speed at wide receiver, and no one in this draft is faster than Ruggs. He ran a 4.27-second 40 at the combine and would give Denver a deep threat opposite Pro Bowl wide receiver Courtland Sutton. |
| 3/2/2020 | Todd McShay | 15 | Henry Ruggs III | WR | Alabama | Alabama safety Xavier McKinney would help lessen a potential free-agency loss of Justin Simmons, while Florida's CJ Henderson would be a solid replacement for Chris Harris Jr. at corner. And South Carolina's Javon Kinlaw could drop into a defensive line losing a few pieces, though he is more of a 4-3 interior guy than a true 3-4 nose tackle. But with Ruggs and his fighter jet 4.27 speed still on the board, I'm getting a burner opposite Courtland Sutton for second-year quarterback Drew Lock. Ruggs is explosive and has a skill set that offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur can design plays around. With some development to his route running and some tacked-on strength, Ruggs has the chance to be special in the NFL and could instantly be a favorite target of the big-armed Lock. |
| 3/2/2020 | Penn Live | 15 | Andrew Thomas | OT | Georgia | The Broncos are in a similar position to the Browns and Jets here. There’s the chance to add a playmaker to help their young quarterback, but instead John Elway focuses on trying to give Drew Lock some more time. |
| 3/2/2020 | Baltimore Sun | 15 | Henry Ruggs III | WR | Alabama | Ruggs’ 40-yard dash was one of the most highly anticipated moments of the combine, and he didn’t disappoint, coming close to breaking the event record with a blazing 4.27, just behind current Bengals receiver John Ross’ 4.22. He needs to work on his release, but he can provide value on underneath routes and give the Broncos a home-run threat to take some attention away from Courtland Sutton. |
| 3/2/2020 | Baltimore Sun | 46 | A.J. Terrell | CB | Clemson | None. |
| 3/2/2020 | Baltimore Sun | 77 | Ezra Cleveland | OT | Boise State | None. |
| 3/2/2020 | Baltimore Sun | 83 | Akeem Davis-Gaither | LB | Appalachian State | None. |
| 3/2/2020 | Baltimore Sun | 95 | Damien Lewis | OG | LSU | None. |
| 3/2/2020 | Walter Football | 15 | Henry Ruggs III | WR | Alabama | Courtland Sutton is a beast, but the Broncos have nothing else at receiver after moving on from Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders in consecutive seasons. Drew Lock looks like he has some potential, so John Elway needs to give his young quarterback another weapon. Henry Ruggs is a very fast receiver who would be a nice complement for Sutton. |
| 3/2/2020 | Walter Football | 46 | Trevon Diggs | CB | Alabama | The Broncos tried to obtain Darius Slay prior to last year's trade deadline. They could deal for Slay again. If not, they'll be interested in a cornerback in the early rounds of the 2020 NFL Draft. Trevon Diggs, younger brother of Vikings receiver Stefon Diggs, began as a receiver at Alabama, but was tremendous last season at cornerback before suffering a foot injury. |
| 3/2/2020 | Walter Football | 77 | Marlon Davison | DL | Auburn | Derek Wolfe always seems to get hurt, so the Broncos could take a defensive tackle in Rounds 2-4 of the 2020 NFL Draft. |
| 3/2/2020 | Walter Football | 83 | Jeff Gladney | CB | TCU | The Broncos' corners haven't been the same since losing Aqib Talib. There's even talk that Chris Harris Jr. could be traded. Two cornerbacks could be chosen in this draft. |
| 3/2/2020 | Walter Football | 95 | Lucas Niang | OT | TCU | The Broncos will have to consider finding some competition for the oft-penalized Garett Bolles. |
| 3/2/2020 | NBC Sports | 15 | Henry Ruggs III | WR | Alabama | Run Henry, run. Behind Simmons, Ruggs might have been the biggest athletic freak at the combine. He ran a 4.27 40 and many think he can run even faster. Pairing him with Courtland Sutton and Drew Lock's strong arm can be dangerous in Denver. --DJ |
| 3/2/2020 | NBC Sports | 15 | Andrew Thomas | OT | Georgia | The run on offensive tackles continues here with the Broncos' selection of Thomas, who may be one of the most pro-ready prospects at the position in the entire class. Thomas' stock has dropped a bit, but it wouldn't be a shock to see him eventually become the best pro of this year's group of tackles. |
| 3/2/2020 | DraftSite | 15 | Henry Ruggs III | WR | Alabama | None. |
| 3/2/2020 | DraftSite | 46 | Julian Okwara | OLB | Notre Dame | None. |
| 3/2/2020 | DraftSite | 77 | Marlon Davidson | DE | Auburn | None. |
| 3/2/2020 | DraftSite | 83 | John Simpson | OG | Clemson | None. |
| 3/2/2020 | DraftSite | 95 | Yasir Durant | OT | Missouri | None. |
| 3/2/2020 | Daniel Jeremiah | 15 | Kenneth Murray | LB | Oklahoma | The Broncos need more speed and athleticism at linebacker. |
| 3/2/2020 | Sporting News | 15 | Jerry Jeudy | WR | Alabama | The Broncos have Courtland Sutton, DaeSean Hamilton and Noah Fant to help Drew Lock in the downfield passing game, but here's the weapon to round things out in the receiving corps. Jeudy fits the profile as a No. 1 receiver; he is a classic intermediate to deep field-stretcher and smooth drive-finisher in the red zone at 6-1, 193 pounds. |
| 3/2/2020 | Pete Prisco | 15 | Henry Ruggs III | WR | Alabama | They have to get more speed in the passing game. As Ruggs showed at the combine, he can fly. |
| 3/2/2020 | Buffalo News | 15 | Kristian Fulton | CB | LSU | Here’s what Broncos GM John Elway said at the combine about his cornerbacks: “That’s an area that we’re looking to hopefully get better this offseason.” Mission accomplished by drafting Fulton. |
| 3/2/2020 | SB Nation - Dan Kadar | 15 | Henry Ruggs III | WR | Alabama | Although Ruggs didn’t break John Ross’ 40-yard dash record, he still had an excellent combine. That means the discussion point will be about whether or not he’s jumped over Jeudy or Lamb. The Broncos should hope not. Ruggs is a perfect complement to Courtland Sutton and would give Denver a strong wide receiver duo. |
| 3/2/2020 | CBS Sports | 15 | Jerry Jeudy | WR | Alabama | This seems nuts -- the first wideout doesn't come off the board until the middle of Round 1 -- but this WR draft class is so incredibly deep that teams are addressing other needs early. Either way, this is great news for Drew Lock and the Broncos, who land the best route runner in this class. |
| 3/2/2020 | Blue Chip Scouting | 15 | Henry Ruggs III | WR | Alabama | Y’all know the player. This pick just seems like fate at this point. He’s a fantastic compliment to the also very athletic but differently built Courtland Sutton. He’ll be able to take the top off any defense, can track those deep Denver bombs by Drew Lock 70 yards downfield and can take a slant to the house while the secondary stands still. But he’s more than just a speed receiver. He’s just a damn good one all the way around. |
| 3/2/2020 | Blue Chip Scouting | 46 | Prince Tega Wanogho | OT | Auburn | I’ve had a crush on him since I watched him snatch down Chaisson on multiple occasions during their contest. Technical progression will do wonders for his consistency. |
| 3/2/2020 | North Jersey | 15 | Henry Ruggs III | WR | Alabama | Ruggs is an athletic specimen and speed to burn. Incredible weapon for Denver. |
| 3/2/2020 | NFL Mocks | 15 | Henry Ruggs III | WR | Alabama | The Denver Broncos appear to have found their franchise quarterback in Drew Lock. Wide receiver Courtland Sutton also appears to have a bright future at the wide receiver position. With the 15th pick in this mock draft, the Broncos get Lock another dynamic weapon to work with. |
| 3/2/2020 | NFL Spin Zone | 15 | Henry Ruggs III | WR | Alabama | As expected, Henry Ruggs III burned up the 40-yard dash with the fastest time (4.27 seconds) of anyone at the NFL Combine. And there has been a connection between the Alabama wide receiver and the Denver Broncos for quite some time. It might be a shock that he falls this far, Denver is doing backflips as they get their guy. He can be an elite complement to Courtland Sutton and truly help Drew Lock become a viable starting quarterback in the NFL. |
| 3/2/2020 | Last Word | 15 | Henry Ruggs III | WR | Alabama | Drew Lock put up some interesting tape during his abbreviated stint as a starter and earned the right to enter the season as QB1. The Broncos should do everything they can to maximize his odds of success, and that means drafting the speedy Henry Ruggs out of Alabama. Ruggs is ridiculously good in the open field, has blazing speed, and can make plays on all three levels of the field. Pairing him with Courtland Sutton and Noah Fant could give Denver one of the most explosive offenses in the league. |
| 3/2/2020 | Bleacher Report | 15 | CeeDee Lamb | WR | Oklahoma | None. |
| 3/2/2020 | Bleacher Report | 15 | Trisan Wirfs | OT | Iowa | |
| 3/2/2020 | Walter Football | 15 | Henry Ruggs III | WR | Alabama | Ruggs had 40 catches for 746 yards and seven touchdowns in 2019. Of the tremendous group of receivers from Alabama in 2019, sources said Ruggs (5-11, 188) was the fastest, possessing a serious ability to stretch the field. Ruggs' production was held back by Alabama spreading the ball around to its stable of talented receivers, but Ruggs is a game changer to stretch NFL defenses vertically. In 2018, he totaled 46 receptions for 741 yards and 11 touchdowns. |
| 3/2/2020 | Matt Miller | 15 | CeeDee Lamb | WR | Oklahoma | The Denver Broncos find themselves in the incredibly fortunate position of having CeeDee Lamb still on the board at No. 15 overall. One of the best run-after-catch receivers in the 2020 draft class, Lamb is a physical route-runner with a big catch radius and the ability to make defenders pay with his contact and toughness. As John Elway drafts to fill out his offense, placing Lamb opposite Courtland Sutton gives young quarterback Drew Lock the talent and targets he needs to thrive. |
| 3/1/2020 | Pro Football Network | 15 | Henry Ruggs III | WR | Alabama | With Drew Lock and his howitzer locked into the starting quarterback spot, field-stretcher Henry Ruggs III (4.28s forty-yard dash) becomes their top option at wide receiver. This is a dream scenario for the Broncos to raise the ceiling of the offense. |
| 3/1/2020 | Tankathon | 15 | C.J. Henderson | CB | Florida | None. |
| 3/1/2020 | Tankathon | 46 | Tyler Biadasz | C | Wisconsin | None. |
| 3/1/2020 | Tankathon | 77 | Trey Adams | OT | Washington | None. |
| 3/1/2020 | Tankathon | 83 | Troy Dye | ILB | Oregon | None. |
| 3/1/2020 | Tankathon | 95 | Kenny Willekes | EDGE | Michigan State | None. |
| 3/1/2020 | Grueling Truth | 15 | Jerry Juedy | WR | Alabama | Jeudy gives Drew Lock another weapon to play with. |
| 3/1/2020 | Draft Tek | 15 | Jerry Juedy | WR | Alabama | None. |
| 3/1/2020 | Draft Tek | 46 | Lloyd Cushenberry | C | LSU | None. |
| 3/1/2020 | Draft Tek | 77 | Jalen Johnson | CB | Utah | None. |
| 3/1/2020 | Draft Tek | 83 | Kyle Dugger | S | Lenoir-Rhyne | None. |
| 3/1/2020 | Draft Tek | 95 | Leki Fotu | DL | Utah | None. |
From a positional standpoint, wide receiver was overwhelmingly the favorite with 36 of the 50 first round selections going to that position alone with that 15th overall selection. Of those 36, Henry Ruggs III was picked 24 times, Jerry Jeudy seven times, and CeeDee Lamb five times. Every time, at least one of those three wide receivers ended up available for the Broncos at that spot.
The rest of the positions selected were five offensive tackles, four cornerbacks, three defensive linemen, and two linebackers.
Many of these mocks included later rounds too, with an additional 25 players selected in the second and third rounds from these mock drafts. Cornerback and offensive line seemed to be the biggest focus in the second round, with linebackers and defensive lineman showing up more during the third round.
Poll
If the pick is wide receiver at 15 and all three are available, which one should Denver take?
This poll is closed
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50%
Henry Ruggs III
(389 votes) -
29%
Jerry Jeudy
(227 votes) -
20%
CeeDee Lamb
(156 votes)