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The 2015 NFL Draft finally kicks off tonight as the first round will be finalized. Who do you think the Broncos will pick in the first round? It could be a number of offensive linemen, defensive linemen and possibly an inside linebacker or edge rusher.
If I were guessing three players for the #Broncos in first round they'd be 1. Malcom Brown 2. Cam Erving 3. Benardrick McKinney.
— Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) April 29, 2015
Allbright has been on the Malcom Brown train for awhile, but I don't see it happening. He's probably a top 20 to 25 pick and will be off the board by the time the Broncos pick. Cameron Erving has been the popular pick, but again I think he'll be long gone. Benardrick McKinney won't be the popular pick, but it's the most likely of this group.
Mike Klis of 9NEWS lists 13 players who he believes the Broncos will consider in the first round of the draft.
- Cameron Erving, OT-C
- La'el Collins, G/OT
- Ereck Flowers, OT
- Andrus Peat, OT
- Jake Fisher, OT
- T.J. Clemmings, OT
- D.J. Humphries, OT
- Benardrick McKinney, ILB
- Danny Shelton, DT
- Malcom Brown, DT
- Jordan Phillips, DT
- Randy Gregory, Edge
- Breshard Perrimen
Draft Interest Tracker:
| Pos. | Player | School | Rd. | Shrine Game | Sr. Bowl | Combine | Private Workout/Visit | Pro Day | Rumors |
| FS | Detrick Bonner | Virginia Tech | 7th-UDFA | X | |||||
| OT | Jamon Brown | Louisville | 7th-UDFA | X | |||||
| SS | Sam Carter | TCU | 7th-UDFA | X | |||||
| DT | James Castleman | Oklahoma State | 6th-7th | X | |||||
| DE/Edge Rusher | Za'Darius Smith | Kentucky | 3rd | X | |||||
| OG | Adam Shead | Oklahoma | 5-6th | X | |||||
| RB | David Cobb | Minnesota | 3rd | X | X | ||||
| OL | Max Garcia | Florida | 6-7 | X | |||||
| DE/Edge Rusher | Markus Golden | Missouri | 3rd-4th | X | |||||
| QB | Garrett Grayson | Colorado State | 3rd-4th | X | X | X | |||
| DE/Edge Rusher | Geneo Grissom | Oklahoma | 4th | X | |||||
| CB | Bobby McCain | Memphis | 6-7th | X | |||||
| CB | Steven Nelson | Oregon State | 3rd | X | |||||
| LB | Denzel Perryman | Miami | 2nd | X | |||||
| WR | Devin Smith | Ohio State | 2nd | X | |||||
| DE/Edge Rusher | Lynden Trail | Norfolk State | 3-4th | X | |||||
| OT | Daryl Williams | Oklahoma | 2nd | X | |||||
| TE | Clive Walford | Miami | 2nd | X | X | ||||
| OL | Takoby Cofield | Duke | UDFA | X | |||||
| OT | La'el Collins | LSU | Top 15 | X | X | X | |||
| TE | Max Williams | Minnesota | 1-2nd | X |
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| WR | Keith Mumphery | Michigan St. | UDFA | X |
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| RB/FB | Zach Zenner | South Dakota St. | 6th-7th | X |
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| TE | Nick Boyle | Delaware | 4th-5th | X |
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| OT | D.J. Humphries | Florida | 1st/2nd | X | |||||
| TE | Casey Pierce | Kent St. | 7th | X | |||||
| DT | Leon Orr | Florida | UDFA | X | |||||
| WR/TE | Darren Waller | Georgia | 7th-UDFA | X | X | ||||
| OT | Jeremiah Poutasi | Utah | 3-4 | X | |||||
| OT | Ty Sambrailo | Coloardo St. | 1st/2n | X | X | ||||
| TE | Blake Bell | Oklahoma | 6th | X | |||||
| FS | Cody Prewitt | Mississippi St. | 2nd | X | |||||
| SS | Jordan Richards | Stanford | 4th-5th | X | |||||
| LB/Edge | Max Valles | Virginia | 5th-6th | X | |||||
| FB | Jalston Fowler | Alabama | 4th-5th | X | |||||
| LB | Benardrick McKinney | Mississippi St. | 1st/2nd | X | X | ||||
| QB | Chris Bonnor | CSU-Pueblo | 7th-UDFA | X | X | ||||
| CB/FS | Tray Walker | Texas Southern | UDFA | X | |||||
| OT | Laurence Gibson | Virginia Tech | 6-7th | X | X | ||||
| TE | Jean Sifrin | UMass | 7th-UDFA | X | |||||
| TE | Will Tye | Stony Brook | 7th-UDFA | X | X | ||||
| OT | T.J. Clemmings | Pittsburgh | 1st | X | |||||
| TE | Harold Spears | New Hampshire | UDFA | X | |||||
| QB | Trevor Siemian | Northwestern | 7th-UDFA | X | |||||
| DL | Josh Bredl | CSU-Pueblo | 7th-UDFA | X | |||||
| OT | Cedric Ogbuehi | Texas A&M | 1st-2nd | X | |||||
| OT | Andrus Peat | Stanford | 1st | X | |||||
| DE/OLB | Owamagbe Odighizuwa | UCLA | 1st | X | |||||
| LB | Neiron Ball | Florida | UDFA | X | |||||
| TE | Cameron Clear | Texas A&M | UDFA | X | |||||
| TE | Tyler Kroft | Rutgers | 3rd-5th | X | |||||
| RB | Jeremy Langford | Michigan State | 3rd-4th | X | |||||
| WR | Tre McBride | William and Mary | 3rd-5th | X | |||||
| WR | Keith Mumphery | Michigan State | 7th-UDFA | X | |||||
| NT | Jordan Phillips | Oklahoma | 1st/2nd | X | |||||
| DT | Angelo Blackson | Auburn | 7th-UDFA | X | |||||
| TE | Nick O'Leary | Florida State | 4th-5th | X | |||||
| WR | Bud Sasser | Missouri | 7th-UDFA | X | |||||
| LB | Paul Dawson | TCU | 2nd-3rd | X | |||||
| DE | Preston Smith | Mississippi State | 1st/2nd | X |
Horse Tracks:
Browns have best chance to move up to No. 2 in draft - NFL.com
The Browns and GM Ray Farmer could be in the mix to draft another quarterback. NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported the Browns have the strongest chance to move up to the No. 2 overall pick.
Farmer: No serious talks about moving up to No. 2 - NFL.com
Despite whispers of Cleveland angling to trade for Tennessee's No. 2 overall pick in the draft, Browns general manager Ray Farmer insists that no formal discussions have taken place.
La'el Collins leaving draft to meet with La. authorities - NFL.com
LSU offensive lineman La'el Collins is leaving Chicago and the NFL Draft on Wednesday to meet with authorities for an investigation in Louisiana, Ian Rapoport reports.
Brandon Boykin, Mychal Kendricks on trading block - NFL.com
NFL Media reports that defensive back Brandon Boykin and linebacker Mychal Kendricks could be moved by the Philadelphia Eagles in a trade at the right price.
Concern exists on Gregory handling pro football's mental rigors - NFL.com
At least three GMs view Nebraska's Randy Gregory as a top-five talent, but there is concern about the defender's ability to handle the mental rigors of professional football.
Draft Eve: Five biggest questions - NFL.com
The intriguing, sometimes interminable draft speculation is finally set to end. Jameis Winston is expected to go No. 1 to the Buccaneers, but after that, questions abound.
Dolphins exercise fifth-year option on Ryan Tannehill - NFL.com
Like Andrew Luck before him, the fifth-year option was an obvious development for the young quarterback. The Dolphins seem to eye him as a franchise player.
Cardinals pick up fifth-year option on Michael Floyd - NFL.com
The 25-year-old receiver, and No. 13 overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, will earn a $7.3 million salary in 2016 guaranteed only for injury.
Georgia's Todd Gurley No. 1 player on one team's board - NFL.com
Georgia running back Todd Gurley, who suffered a torn ACL in November, is the No. 1 player on one team's draft board, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported.
Charles Davis: T.J. Yeldon could be first-round pick - NFL.com
Two running backs in the first round? How about three? Wisconsin's Melvin Gordon and Georgia's Todd Gurley aren't the only backs who could be drafted Thursday, according to NFL Media analyst Charles Davis.
Chicago Bears place Martellus Bennett on trade block - NFL.com
Is Martellus Bennett on his way out of Chicago? The Bears have placed the veteran tight end on the trading block, per NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport.
Leonard Williams: 'I feel like I should be taken No. 1' - NFL.com
Leonard Williams says he should be selected No. 1 overall in the 2015 draft. Though the Tennessee Titans have been linked to Williams, will the Buccaneers make a move for the former USC star?
Adrian Peterson: Playing in Dallas 'would be nice' - NFL.com
Adrian Peterson likely won't be traded from the Minnesota Vikings, but that won't stop the running back from dreaming about playing for the Dallas Cowboys.
Geno Smith says he believes New York Jets are his team
Geno Smith has started 29 of the past 32 games for the New York Jets, and despite speculation about his job security, he sees many more in his future.
Chicago Bears decline fifth-year option on LB Shea McClellin
The Chicago Bears declined to pick up the fifth-year option on 2012 first-round draft pick Shea McClellin, general manager Ryan Pace confirmed Wednesday.
NaVorro Bowman rejoins San Francisco 49ers for opening of voluntary minicamp
NaVorro Bowman, the 49ers' three-time All-Pro inside linebacker, practiced Tuesday on Day 1 of the team's three-day voluntary minicamp for the first time since suffering a bad knee injury.
UCLA defensive end Owamagbe Odighizuwa traveled road from tragedy to NFL draft triumph
The journey from unthinkable childhood trauma to the NFL is almost complete for UCLA defensive end Owa Odighizuwa.