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Denver Broncos 2012 Draft Preview

Posted Thu Apr 26th by

Round Four part two

120. Mike Martin, DT, Michigan

Despite being a former high school wrestling and shot put state champion, Martin is considered to be undersized by some scouts (6’1 306).

Martin is not known as a pass rusher, but on the Broncos defensive line he doesn’t have to be.

The Broncos desperately need a big bodied defensive tackle who can plug up space. Von Miller and Elvis Dumervil get to have all of the fun.

Pat Kirwan‘s quote of Martin perfectly sums it all up. “Some say he doesn’t have pass-rush skills, but then how does he have more sacks than Dontari Poe, Michael Brokers, and Josh Chapman combined? He’s a football player!”

One of the major weaknesses of the Broncos defense last year was their run defense. Darren McFadden, Ryan Matthews, C.J. Spiller, and even Aaron Hernandez ran all over the Broncos last season.

With the experience and balance of a wrestler, you seldom see Martin flopping on the ground. Martin has true man strength, and would provide that needed push in the middle that the Broncos are missing.

A recipient of the Richard Katcher award (Michigan’s best defensive linemen award) two seasons in a row, Mike Martin is one of those typical high character, high motor players that the Broncos seek on draft day.

Other Possibilities: Florida’s defensive tackle Jaye Howard (6’3 235, 4.82 forty) is an interesting prospect, but if Martin is available he should be the pick.

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  • http://Facebook.com/BroncosZone Jon

    Well done, East.

  • http://Facebook.com/BroncosZone Jon

    Well done, East.

  • Anonymous

    I’m not sure they go with Osweiler.  The Broncos are in the “win it now” phase and don’t have the luxury of wasting a pick on a developmental player.  I would be happy with the rest of your draft though.  I like Mike Martin a lot.

  • flbronc

     for some reason i just cant see osweiler lasting until we pick in the third, in fact i can see him gone by our second round pick. 

    here’s a quandry, what if we pick a dt in the first round- say brockers… and we get to our pick and another one is there that we had our eye on at 25… say someone like reyes is still there?  double down on dt?

  • Mtn. Dave

    I would not disagree with any of your picks, but I also think that if you are looking for a dark horse in the 4-6 rounds,   Bobby Wagner, the LB from Utah might be a possibility.  especially if they trade down to get two picks in the 2nd.   I also like the Wolfe pick, I think he is going to be a good player, maybe better than Stills or Worthy. 

  • Mtn. Dave

    I would not disagree with any of your picks, but I also think that if you are looking for a dark horse in the 4-6 rounds,   Bobby Wagner, the LB from Utah might be a possibility.  especially if they trade down to get two picks in the 2nd.   I also like the Wolfe pick, I think he is going to be a good player, maybe better than Stills or Worthy. 

  • Mtn. Dave

     Opps, return key error.  I also think that there is wisdom in Jebow’s thoughts on the QB.  If they have a chance to get a good DB in there, that is a real possibility.  depends on how they view the future.  Can’t wait to see what happens, I have no idea. Last year I picked 1 name, Rahime Moore, and got him in the wrong round, ( pure luck) so what do I know 

  • Mtn. Dave

     Opps, return key error.  I also think that there is wisdom in Jebow’s thoughts on the QB.  If they have a chance to get a good DB in there, that is a real possibility.  depends on how they view the future.  Can’t wait to see what happens, I have no idea. Last year I picked 1 name, Rahime Moore, and got him in the wrong round, ( pure luck) so what do I know 

  • Tom9798

    Great read and interesting choices! . . . Martin at #120 is a real eye-popper . . . might think of taking him at #108.

  • Anonymous

    I really like Bobby Wagner and I was thinking about slotting him too.

  • Anonymous

    I do love Martin.

    You never see him fall on the ground, his center of balance is amazing.

  • Greermatt78

    Great picks first mock draft I liked and first one to pick best player on the board and not draft outta need. Again great picks hopefully we can have it go like this.

  • Tom9798

    Good insight . . . .