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Published on 04/27/2012 at Fri Apr 27 12:03.
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Top Broncos draft prospects in Round 2

Posted Fri Apr 27th by

Russell Wilson, Peter Konz, Terrence Moore

Wisconsin center Peter Konz, right, blocks a Nebraska defensive tackle during an NCAA college football game in 2011. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)

After trading out of round one, here is my list of the top prospects for the Denver Broncos to consider in Round 2. They draft 36th overall, or fourth in the second round. This means at least four of these players will be available for them to draft with their first pick of the 2012 NFL Draft.

I’ve read dozens of scouting reports and watched tape while considering the fit for the Broncos in compiling this list. If they can get any of the top three players on this list, I’ll be happy.

Top Broncos Prospects Remaining

  1. Peter Konz, C, Wisconsin – Many had him in the mid-first round. The Broncos have 18 million reasons to invest in a premiere offensive lineman this season.
  2. Devon Still, DT, Penn State – I’ve gone back and forth between Still and Jerel Worthy, but Still has been more productive and has better measurables. He moved up my board and will stay that way.
  3. Jerel Worthy, DT, Michigan State – A bit shorter but perhaps meaner, the Broncos can’t go wrong with either Worthy or Still. Each, separately, has been called “the safest pick in the draft” among DT’s by experts.
  4. Coby Fleener, TE, Stanford – Like Konz, this would be a value pick. The need isn’t there with the Broncos having paid Jacob Tamme $4 million, but the BPA philosophy dictates you take a potential game-changer and Pro Bowler anyway.
  5. Lamar Miller, RB, Miami – There’s a lot of talk on Twitter that the Broncos are high on this guy. He has track and field speed and could prove to be a weapon. Good returner too.
  6. Janoris Jenkins, CB, North Alabama – Character concerns and red flags galore, but an utter stud otherwise.
  7. Stephen Hill, WR, Georgia Tech – A one-trick deep-route pony, but exceptionally good at that.
  • Doug England

    Bill Polian wholeheartedly agrees with you about Still.

    He said before the draft even started last night, that whoever got Still was getting a star.

  • http://twitter.com/TimLynch1978 Tim Lynch

    Fleener will be going to the Colts.  Mark it down!

  • http://twitter.com/TimLynch1978 Tim Lynch

    The funny thing about this list is that is fairly similar to the list of guys we thought the Broncos would take at #25.  Good job Elway moving back to get that extra pick – while still getting a guy we all thought you’d take at #25!

  • http://twitter.com/TimLynch1978 Tim Lynch

    Perfect safety net for Luck’s rookie year.  I hate the Colts.

  • Hansen

    Konz would be an interesting pick.  I just heard on Lammey’s show that another DT option they like is Billy Winn (Boise St.)

  • http://broncotalk.net Monty

    Doug Martin >> Lamar Miller though, and we missed on Hightower too. Those are the two names that stand out to me.

    Still, I would’ve been happy with Konz, Worthy or Still at 25. Would be stoked to get any of them at 36.

  • BackInTheSaddle

    I think two UofM players would be good selections: David Molk (C) and Mike Martin (DT).  Both could be had in middle rounds.

  • Anonymous

    the problem with Lammey is he is “almost” right most of the time, meaning he heard something true but messes up the details…unlike Klis who simply avoids the truth and makes up the details….

  • http://twitter.com/TimLynch1978 Tim Lynch

    I wonder if Lamar Miller will be available at #57.  Seems probable, but who knows.

  • Hansen

     Not sure Molk is an upgrade from what Denver already has.  But I agree with you on Martin – I wouldn’t mind that pick. 

  • http://twitter.com/TimLynch1978 Tim Lynch

    Hightower and Martin were two guys I really, really wanted on the Broncos.  Which leads me to believe Elway must be really high on a few guys that they think will be there at #36.

  • Hansen

     Oh yeah, Klis is a total clown.  I just thought Lammey’s comments were interesting and thought I would share it.  Winn might be a good value pick.  Plus posting this stuff helps pass the time rather than work. 

  • http://twitter.com/TimLynch1978 Tim Lynch

    Lammey also said EFX was really high on Lamar Miller right?

  • Hansen

     There are many discussions on how Hightower didn’t fit the Broncos scheme.  From this fans perspective all I know is that it would have been a lot of fun watching  him thump people.

  • Hansen

     Yes, he did say that.

  • Javadoody

    John obviously didn’t have Hightower that high!  He could have had him and passed at that pick.  There is more than meets the eye here.

  • BackInTheSaddle

    I’ve had the same concern on Molk but I think his shortcomings can be coached out of him. Feet and hands. 
    Martin is a stud.  I wonder why his stock is not higher.  Had a great combine.  Evals are good.  Just too many DT’s this year. Lost in the shuffle.

  • Josh Ninagardner

    those are all solid picks, and we mights even be able to get a 3rd second rounder through trade. 3 solid 2nds is better then a maybe 1st. towards the end of the 1st round there are no guarantees, been just as many busts and pro bowlers.

  • Anonymous

    Hightower didn’t fit, but I liked him too.  I read the Ravens are hot and bothered with Jenkins so I  am interested in seeing who we grab.  If we got Still or Worthy and the RB Miller that would be cool.

  • Stav

    Its going to be Still or Miller at #36 and now I’m starting to sway to Miller. Why? I can only think that when reflecting on the improvement the defense made last year (but which still has big issues), Elway wants to give Manning as many options as possible to get in the endzone in order for us to remember what it was like to play with a lead. We dont need Fleener, but we do need another RB, and Still or Worthy.  Oh boy, Broncos draft one of these guys at #36 and then trade up 15 or so picks to grab the other? If they grab Still/Worthy at #36, NO WAY Miller is there at #57, but can Still/Worthy drop to #57 (most likely Worthy could drop)….maybe, but I think its too much of a risk to expect one of those to DT’s to be there 21 picks later. If they want a combo of Miller with one of these two I really think they’ll have to move up. And if they do get this combo, its already a good draft for us.

  • Tom9798

    Monty, great list . . doesn’t have the same buzz as a couple days ago . . . but impressive nonetheless.

    I’m sure each team hires somebody that looks at the other teams blogs, and matches to their own list.

    We will get one person from your list at #36.

    Kiss the rest goodbye.

    Will that be 2% milk with your coffee sir?

  • brett

    Maybe I’m the only one out there who wants to see them take MLB Bobby Wagner and DT Brandon Thompson with their 2nd round picks and go after RB Robert Turbin in the 3rd.  Thomposon will be better than both Still and Worthy and Wagner is a better fit for a John Fox 4-3 defense than Hightower would be. 

  • Tom9798

    I’m hoping that we are calling other teams; maybe a #4 & #5 . . . maybe a #4 & #6 . . .  maybe a #3 & #7 . . . .

    all before our 57th pick . . . then we could get four from your list?

    Here’s maybe to Half&Half in our coffee!

  • http://broncotalk.net Monty

    Repeatedly.

  • flbronc

     and he does thump people.

  • cuda

    A nickle says we trade #36 for a 4th & 5th rounder or it’s a pick everyone else had going in the third. Would’nt be a bit surprised anymore.

  • Bronco Doug

    Don’t sleep on Courtney Upshaw.  He’s too good a player to let drop too far. He would grab DJ’s job and never give it back.

  • Anonymous

    It’s cause they like Joe Mays.

    Which is INSANE.

  • http://broncotalk.net Monty

    rofl

  • flbronc

    absolutely agree doug.  but he wouldnt be taking dj’s job, he’d be taking ayers and playing opposite of doom.

  • crazykid

    psh, 2%? The Broncos are on decaf right now.

  • crazykid

    I like Thompson a lot. If he’s at 57, he HAS to be the pick!

  • crazykid

    I’m surprised no one has mentioned Lavonte David yet. Just from the stuff I saw on Youtube, he had me pretty excited.

  • Hansen

     Update: 3:46 MST.  Adam Schefter is saying Denver will go OL and DL tonight, according to his interview on 102.3.

  • crazykid

    ugh… I understand we need some help on the OL, but I think we need BPA for the first 2nd rounder and Best DL for the 2nd second rounder. But then again, I’m not an NFL GM, so I can only sit back and be frustrated with our selections.

  • http://broncotalk.net Monty

    Schefter must read BroncoTalk…….

  • Anonymous

    X2 rofl