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1. Denver Broncos: Manti Te'o, ILB, Notre Dame
2. Denver Broncos: Sylvester Williams, DT, North Carolina
3. Denver Broncos: Stepfan Taylor, RB, Stanford
1. Denver Broncos: Manti Te'o, ILB, Notre Dame
The Broncos need a linebacker who can make a difference stopping the run and patrolling the middle of the field in pass defense. Denver won't be able to do any better than Te'o.
Manti Te'o was a tackling machine for the Fighting Irish as sophomore in 2010, making 133 tackles. He also recorded 9.5 tackles for a loss, one sack and one forced fumble. Te'o recorded 128 tackles, 13.5 tackles for a loss and five sacks last season. He led Notre Dame in sacks and tackles.
Te'o had a superb game against Michigan State and power back Le'Veon Bell in Week 3 this year. Te'o had 12 tackles and was all over the field against the run and pass. He had eight tackles and two interceptions against Michigan, plus forced another interception by hitting Denard Robinson as he threw. Te'o has totaled 48 tackles, three passes broken up and three interceptions this season.
The senior has the size (6-2, 255) and speed to adapt quickly to the NFL. He is fast enough to play the middle in a 4-3 defense, but has the bulk to function on the inside of a 3-4 defense.
Manti Te'o was a tackling machine for the Fighting Irish as sophomore in 2010, making 133 tackles. He also recorded 9.5 tackles for a loss, one sack and one forced fumble. Te'o recorded 128 tackles, 13.5 tackles for a loss and five sacks last season. He led Notre Dame in sacks and tackles.
Te'o had a superb game against Michigan State and power back Le'Veon Bell in Week 3 this year. Te'o had 12 tackles and was all over the field against the run and pass. He had eight tackles and two interceptions against Michigan, plus forced another interception by hitting Denard Robinson as he threw. Te'o has totaled 48 tackles, three passes broken up and three interceptions this season.
The senior has the size (6-2, 255) and speed to adapt quickly to the NFL. He is fast enough to play the middle in a 4-3 defense, but has the bulk to function on the inside of a 3-4 defense.
2. Denver Broncos: Sylvester Williams, DT, North Carolina
The Broncos continue to upgrade the middle of their front seven.
Williams started the season strong with two sacks against Elon, but he was shut down by Louisville center Mario Benavides. Williams has totaled 16 tackles, eight tackles for a loss and five sacks in 2012.
The junior-college transfer benefited from some good talent around him in in 2011 in Tydreke Powell, Quinton Coples and Kareem Martin. Williams had 54 tackles, seven tackles for a loss, 2.5 sacks, one interception and a forced fumble last year. He is a specimen with a nice combination of size and speed. Williams (6-3, 320) needs more development, but is an interesting prospect. He made a good decision to stay for his senior season.
Williams started the season strong with two sacks against Elon, but he was shut down by Louisville center Mario Benavides. Williams has totaled 16 tackles, eight tackles for a loss and five sacks in 2012.
The junior-college transfer benefited from some good talent around him in in 2011 in Tydreke Powell, Quinton Coples and Kareem Martin. Williams had 54 tackles, seven tackles for a loss, 2.5 sacks, one interception and a forced fumble last year. He is a specimen with a nice combination of size and speed. Williams (6-3, 320) needs more development, but is an interesting prospect. He made a good decision to stay for his senior season.
3. Denver Broncos: Stepfan Taylor, RB, Stanford
The Broncos could use another back to pair with Ronnie Hillman in the long run.
Stanford upset USC this year, and Taylor was once again the team's workhorse. He played a great game, totaling 153 yards on the ground, and is off to a great start as a senior. Taylor has averaged 4.7 yards carry with 555 total yards on the ground through five games this season. He has five rushing touchdowns and has caught 15 passes for 82 yards and another score.
Taylor (5-11, 208) could be one of the more underrated players in college football. Quarterback Andrew Luck, guard David DeCastro and tackle Jonathan Martin received more attention, but Taylor was a critical player to the Cardinal's success. The underappreciated back averaged 5.5 yards per carry and ran for 1,330 yards with 10 touchdowns in 2011. He also caught 25 passes for 182 yards and two touchdowns.
Taylor had his first 1,000-yard season as a sophomore, racking up 1,137 yards on the ground (5.1 average) and 15 touchdowns. He also caught 28 passes for 266 yards and a score. Taylor has a nice mix of quickness and strength. He has surprising speed in the open field and can take carries the distance or run through defenders. Taylor has three-down back ability as well.
Stanford upset USC this year, and Taylor was once again the team's workhorse. He played a great game, totaling 153 yards on the ground, and is off to a great start as a senior. Taylor has averaged 4.7 yards carry with 555 total yards on the ground through five games this season. He has five rushing touchdowns and has caught 15 passes for 82 yards and another score.
Taylor (5-11, 208) could be one of the more underrated players in college football. Quarterback Andrew Luck, guard David DeCastro and tackle Jonathan Martin received more attention, but Taylor was a critical player to the Cardinal's success. The underappreciated back averaged 5.5 yards per carry and ran for 1,330 yards with 10 touchdowns in 2011. He also caught 25 passes for 182 yards and two touchdowns.
Taylor had his first 1,000-yard season as a sophomore, racking up 1,137 yards on the ground (5.1 average) and 15 touchdowns. He also caught 28 passes for 266 yards and a score. Taylor has a nice mix of quickness and strength. He has surprising speed in the open field and can take carries the distance or run through defenders. Taylor has three-down back ability as well.
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