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for true blue chip talent."Drew Lock remains the safe bet for Elway at 10 as rumors persist that the Denver Broncos GM has been stumping for the Missouri Tiger since right around the time he decided to fire Vance Joseph. There have been a myriad of arguments for Lock: that the Broncos are unlikely to lose enough to grab a QB in 2020. Rich Scangarello was hired to groom a quarterback. Proper coaching will fix all that ails the rocket armed passer.As I’ve mentioned a few times this offseason Joe Flacco Jersey , more than any other prospect in this class, Drew Lock is the beneficiary of the QB market. He’s the guy that owes his first round hype to the perception that this class is weak. That doesn’t mean he lacks talent, his deep ball, play action game, and performance in a clean pocket are really exciting. But how often is an NFL quarterback passing from a clean pocket?When things start to break down, Lock’s a guy who’s footwork, accuracy, an decision making all turn to mush. Maybe that improves with coaching, but people much smarter than me have suggested that’s unlikely. That leads me back to a discussion I had last week about my quarterback tiers. To be perfectly honest, I never realized I had a tier system, even as I’ve subconsciously used it as I watched the NFL draft every year since 2003. S TierThese are the John Elway’s of the world. Andrew Luck fit this kind of prospect. Barring some sort of crazy injury, they’re going to be successful. High floor, higher ceiling. A TierThese are the guys you feel good about. Played a lot in college, accurate and have the minimal tools. There may be some concerns, but nothing painfully glaring. “Safe.”This is where I had Baker Mayfield last year. B Tier These guys are the ones that start to require a lot of projection. Big questions come up, very scheme dependent, even if they have exciting tape. These are the guys you take and pray you don’t get fired over.This is where I’d put Drew Haskins, Kyler Murray, and Drew Lock in this year’s class.C TierThese guys look the part, but probably have something wrong about their game that will probably mean they’re a backup, at best. A lot of times these are the guys a coaching staff will talk themselves into because of potential, even if there’s no floor before the basement. You take this guy and don’t sleep at night.I’d put Daniel Jones here. Elway will wind up getting walking papers if he takes him at 10.D TierBackup types. Unless something big goes on, there’s something missing that will get exposed at the next level if they’re starting for long stretches on an average team. You can win with them, but they desperately need and scheme help to prop up their game. Case Keenum is the first name that comes to mind here. Nick Foles is the 2019 version.F TierAin’t it.So while I’m lower on Lock than most of those who are infatuated with him, it’s not that I hate him. Working through a second film study this week for GIF Horse and can definitely see the upside. My first impression has just been that he’s scary enough that the Broncos are better off grabbing the supporting cast this year and putting themselves in position to grab an A or S tier prospect in 2020, or 2021.My Monday Mock 1. Quinnen Williams, DL - I would run to the podium.2. Noah Fant, TE - Both Iowa guys were available? Fant looks like a generational athlete.3. Trayvon Mullen, CB- Profiles as the Prince Amukmara type for Fangio’s defense.4. Stanley Morgan, WR -Projects as an eventual Z replacement for Emmanuel Sanders.5a. Gary Johnson, LB - Undersized but has intriguing athletic tools. 5b. Isaiah Prince, OT - Potential developmental right tackle.6. Jamel Dean, CB - Allowed less than 40 percent completion rate in 2018. 7. Jarret Stidham, QB - Late flier, with hope that he can figure it out in time.*All Picks from The Draft Network’s Mock MachineWaking up to these guysLastly, these are some prospects I’m looking into the next couple weeks. Some of them are guys we know talked with the Broncos at the Combine. Others are guys that tested really well and seem to fit the new offense or defense. Wanted to share my first thoughts.Brett Rypien - Quarterback Not the best arm, but does a lot of the mental stuff you need a quarterback to do at the pro level. There are throws you won’t want him making at the professional level, but could step in as a backup. Lance Zierlein has Nick Mullens as his comp. In case you forgot, Mullens stepped into the breach and played significant snaps for Shanahan and Scangarello last year.Jarrett Stidham - QuarterbackEveryone says the 2018 tape isn’t fair to him, and I noticed that. Everyone said the 2017 Alabama game he looked awesome, and maybe I need to re-watch it. Definitely has a better arm than Rypien but he crumbles against pressure. 3 games in, but I’m nowhere near sold on him.Will Grier - QuarterbackThe Broncos have shown interest and it makes some sense. Grier has had a ton of questions crop up since his collegiate career ended, but he was a mad bomber the last two years at West Virginia. Josh Oliver - Tight EndHe’s met with the Broncos and is a comparable prospect to Vance McDonald.It sounds like he’ll need work as a run blocker but could be a valuable receiver early. Additionally, he posted the kind of athletic numbers you drool over at tight end. Andy Isabella - Wide ReceiverReally really productive small school guy who had a pretty good Combine. He caught 102 passes for 1698 yards and 13 touchdowns last year that included a 15-219-2 day against the Georgia Bulldogs. After working with Randy Moss prior to Indianapolis the UMass product posted a 4.31 40-yard dash time.If the Broncos want a burner for the Scangarello system, they could do a whole lot worse. Miles Boykin - Wide ReceiverEveryone’s talking about D.K. Metcalf, but check out the Golden Domers Combine numbers.6’4 220 lbs33 1/2arms9 7/8 hands4.42 40-yard dash43.5 inch vertical jump140 inch broad jump6.77 3 cone drill4.07 20 yard shuttleThat kind of production leaves you wondering why he only caught 77 passes for 1206 yards and 11 touchdowns during his time in South Bend. I hope to find out. Trey Pipkins - Offensive LineSmall school project but showed up at the East-West Shrine game. Has the tools that Mike Munchak could really mold into a strong player. Renell Wren - Defensive LineZach Allen - Defensive Line Met with the Broncos and said he’s studied a lot of Derek Wolfe. Was a very productive pass rusher at Boston College and got some serious love from Pro Football Focus. Daylon Mack - Defensive LineFormer five star recruit who underwhelmed most of his collegiate career. Light came on under Herm Edwards. The Broncos need a nose for their heavier fronts under Fangio and Mack could be just what the doctor ordered. He’s a good athlete for a 340 lb man. Amani Oruwariye - CornerbackHe met with the Broncos Sunday and looked pretty good for a bigger corner doing positional drills yesterday. Ran a 4.47 at 6’2 205 lbs. Reading a scouting report from Lance Zierlein these three things stood out to me:Good recognition and reaction in zone coverageOutstanding on-ball production over last two seasons including seven interceptionsWilling to get into the mix and handle duties as run supporterThat sounds like a Fangio corner.Sutton Smith - Front 7 / Special TeamsPut up some good athletic numbers in Indianapolis and looked very fluid moving around in the position drills. Also put up 30 sacks Bradley Chubb Jersey White , 58.5 tackles for a loss and 7 forced fumbles at Northern Illinois. In for a big jump to the NFL level. Blake Cashman- LinebackerLet me know anyone else that I should devote some time to. Your Broncos and Draft LinksGIF Horse - Devin White - Mile High ReportWhat player would you like to see the Denver Broncos trade for? - Mile High ReportDenver Broncos salary cap space is healthy heading into free agency - Mile High Report2019 NFL Mock Draft: Kyler Murray goes No. 1, Bills land D.K. 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Report: Broncos had a pre-draft visit with Iowa tight end, Noah FantJeffrey Becker-USA TODAY SportsWe are a little late on this, but according to reports, the Denver Broncos had a pre-draft visit with former Iowa tight end, Noah Fant earlier this week. Fant is a 6’4”, 249lb tight end who is considered one of, it not the best tight ends in the entire draft. He’s also considered one of the best overall prospects in the entire draft. What makes him considered one of these top prospects is his elite athleticism. At 6’4” and nearly 250lbs, he ran a 4.5 40-time during the NFL Scouting Combine. He also jumped 39.5 inches, and a ran the 3-cone drill in 6.81 seconds. Fant played a total of three seasons at Iowa and was a productive tight end during that time. During his three-year career at Iowa, Fant totaled 78 receptions for 1,083 yards, and 19 touchdowns. This past year, he totaled 39 receptions for 519 yards, and 7 touchdowns. The Broncos have a big need at the tight end position. They currently have Jeff Heuerman and 2018 draft pick Troy Fumagalli on the roster. Neither are really starting caliber talent nor have the receiving ability and potential that Fant has. Fant is your modern day tight end. He can play outside, in the slot, inline, and in the backfield. He’s not really a blocker, but he is a big-time matchup problem for defenses. He’s too fast for most linebackers and safeties to handle one on one and is too big and physical for cornerbacks to handle one on one. He can also out run pretty much all of them in the open field. He’s a freak.The tight end figures to be a feature of the Broncos offense going forward with Offensive Coordinator Rich Scangarello bringing the Kyle Shanahan offense to Denver. We all saw what they did with George Kittle in that offense and likely will try to replicate that here in Denver with someone. Could that someone be Noah Fant? It’s possible.If the Broncos want Noah Fant, they may have to take him at 10th overall or maybe trade back a few spots to get him. I know that might be a tad early for a tight end, but with the importance of the tight end position in this offense I would be okay with it.Both Iowa tight ends are in play for the Broncos in my opinion. T.J. Hockenson is a more traditional tight end but is also equally freaky as an athlete. He’s a dominant blocker who is also a weapon in the passing game. Meanwhile, Noah Fant is the freaky athlete/matchup problem for opposing defenses. Both would instantly upgrade the Broncos offense and should be play for the 10th overall pick.