2017 NFL Mock Draft: Week 16 Update
By Jon Dove
Denver Broncos
1st Round, No. 19 overall- D’Onta Foreman, RB, Texas
2nd Round, No. 51 overall- Jalen Reeves-Maybin, LB, Tennessee
3rd Round, No. 83 overall- Malachi Dupre, WR, LSU
The Denver Broncos need to stop messing around with average talent at the running back position. Gary Kubiak wants to feature the running game and needs to add a dynamic playmaker at the position. Texas’ D’Onta Foreman is someone who fits that mold and would thrive in Kubiak’s zone blocking attack.
Foreman is an explosive athlete who has the second gear to break off long runs. He has a thick frame that helps him consistently gain yards after contact. Foreman is an every-down back who is a willing pass blocker and capable of catching the ball out of the backfield.
Adding Foreman to the mix would take pressure off Denver’s young quarterbacks and open things in the passing game.
Jalen Reeves-Maybin is one of the more athletic linebackers in this draft class. He’s someone who can make plays from sideline to sideline and in the backfield. His change of direction ability and overall speed helps him excel in coverage.
Malachi Dupre is a big-bodied receiver prospect who’s numbers don’t match his potential. He has been a victim of poor quarterback play and play calling while at LSU.