3. Isaiah Simmons, Hybrid, Clemson
Simmons is one of the best players in this year’s draft class. He can play safety, cornerback or linebacker. If Elway were to trade up from the 15th pick, the target could be Simmons.
“If Elway and the Broncos are big enough fans of Simmons, I could see them moving up,” Schyvinck said. “If they move up, they should have a plan to use him in the slot, at linebacker, and in a deep third/single high alignment. Don’t confine him to one position in [Vic] Fangio’s defense. Simmons is worth moving up for in this draft, as he’s a top five player in this class.
4. Justin Jefferson, WR, LSU
The Broncos have Courtland Sutton, who has established himself as a top 15 wide receiver in 2019. Now, Elway and company need to add more weapons for quarterback Drew Lock to target. Jefferson is a possible Day 2 target. Jefferson enters the National Championship game with 102 receptions for 1,434 and 18 touchdowns.
“Justin Jefferson may not be the biggest or fastest wide receiver in the draft, but there’s so much to his game that will make him effective,” Schyvinck said. “He is a very good route runner who can work in and out of breaks smoothly. He has quick feet to release off the line of scrimmage, and also has great body control and adjustment skills down the field. Lock would love a target like Jefferson.”