Jens1893
01-20-2006, 08:08 PM
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22. DENVER BRONCOS (f/WAS)
DEREK HAGAN
WR | Arizona St. | Scouting Report
Even though it seems like Rod Smith is ageless he isn't getting any younger and while Ashley Lelie is a solid #2 he is never going to be able to fill Smith's shoes all by himself. Over the past few years the team has done just about everything they can to add depth to their receiving corps from drafting Darius Watts to bringing in guys like Jerry Rice and David Terrell. Obviously none of that worked since undrafted journeyman Charlie Adams out of Hofstra is currently their third option so adding a top wideout here would make a lot of sense. Even though he isn't the fastest or flashiest wide receiver out there Hagan is just solid in almost every aspect and would finally give the Broncos the depth they have yearned for at the position. Since this is basically an extra luxury pick and the team doesn't have a ton of glaring need they could really go a number of directions here but Hagan probably provides the best fit so he is their guy, although if they do look elsewhere don't rule out the defensive line and secondary as options.
32. DENVER BRONCOS
CLAUDE WROTEN
DT | L.S.U. | Scouting Report
You have to give credit where credit is due and although the Broncos were roundly criticized for bringing in so many Cleveland castoffs along the defensive line last offseason the group played very well and far exceeded everyone's expectations. With that said the team could still use an infusion of talent up front, especially at tackle, so that might be a direction they could go with one of these two first round picks. Claude Wroten is a player who doesn't get a lot of attention but is quietly one of the better defensive prospects in this draft. Despite his lack of top sheer physical tools Wroten is active and very disruptive which could lead to him going much higher than casual college football observers would expect. The Broncos could also be looking towards the future with this pick and may want to bring in a young offensive linemen to eventually replace one of their old stalwarts. Don't rule out help in the secondary at safety either where John Lynch is getting older and depth is needed or a wideout if they don't nab one with their first pick.
22. DENVER BRONCOS (f/WAS)
DEREK HAGAN
WR | Arizona St. | Scouting Report
Even though it seems like Rod Smith is ageless he isn't getting any younger and while Ashley Lelie is a solid #2 he is never going to be able to fill Smith's shoes all by himself. Over the past few years the team has done just about everything they can to add depth to their receiving corps from drafting Darius Watts to bringing in guys like Jerry Rice and David Terrell. Obviously none of that worked since undrafted journeyman Charlie Adams out of Hofstra is currently their third option so adding a top wideout here would make a lot of sense. Even though he isn't the fastest or flashiest wide receiver out there Hagan is just solid in almost every aspect and would finally give the Broncos the depth they have yearned for at the position. Since this is basically an extra luxury pick and the team doesn't have a ton of glaring need they could really go a number of directions here but Hagan probably provides the best fit so he is their guy, although if they do look elsewhere don't rule out the defensive line and secondary as options.
32. DENVER BRONCOS
CLAUDE WROTEN
DT | L.S.U. | Scouting Report
You have to give credit where credit is due and although the Broncos were roundly criticized for bringing in so many Cleveland castoffs along the defensive line last offseason the group played very well and far exceeded everyone's expectations. With that said the team could still use an infusion of talent up front, especially at tackle, so that might be a direction they could go with one of these two first round picks. Claude Wroten is a player who doesn't get a lot of attention but is quietly one of the better defensive prospects in this draft. Despite his lack of top sheer physical tools Wroten is active and very disruptive which could lead to him going much higher than casual college football observers would expect. The Broncos could also be looking towards the future with this pick and may want to bring in a young offensive linemen to eventually replace one of their old stalwarts. Don't rule out help in the secondary at safety either where John Lynch is getting older and depth is needed or a wideout if they don't nab one with their first pick.