NFL Draft Day Three: Denver Broncos Focus on Defense

DHF will have more analysis later, because it’s impossible to have too much analysis, but here’s a look at the Broncos’ draft picks in Day Three in the NFL Draft.  Of the four players drafted, three are on defense:

Round 4: #101, Omar Bolden (CB) – Arizona State

The Skinny: College teammate of QB Brock Osweiler, who was drafted by Denver in Round 2.  Bolden missed all of the 2011 season with a torn ACL.  Had he not been injured, NFL Network’s Mike Mayock suspected Bolden was 2nd round-caliber.

Round 4: #108, Philip Blake (C) – Baylor

The Skinny: The 26-year-old Canadian was Robert Griffin III’s center in 2011, but Blake has – and will for the Broncos – play guard.

Round 5: #137, Malik Jackson (DT) – Tennessee 

The Skinny: A USC transfer, Jackson played defensive tackle last season at Tennessee, but has also played defensive end – dating back to his days at USC.  Jackson expects to play DE for Denver.

Round 6: #188, Danny Trevathan (LB) – Kentucky

The Skinny: Let the comparisons to Wesley Woodyard (also a Kentucky Wildcat) begin.  Trevathan is a bit undersized at linebacker, but is relentless and physical.

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