Guys I Hope We Target In The Draft! (First 4 RDs)

[30+7+58=3rings]

RD 1 Pick 20
Garett Bolles - OT - Utah - 6'5" 297
Forrest Lamp - OT/OG - WKU - 6'4" 309
Reuben Foster - ILB - ALA - 6'0" 229

RD 2 Pick 51
Curtis Samuel - WR - OSU - 5'11" 196
David Njoku - TE - MIAFL - 6'4" 246
RaeKwon McMillian - LB - OSU - 6'2" 240

RD 3 Pick 82
Joe Mixon - RB - OKL - 6'1" 230
Carlos Watkins - NT - CLEM - 6'3" 309
DeDe Westbrook - WR - OKL - 6'0" 178

RD 3 Pick 101
Chris Godwin - WR - PENNST - 6'1" 209
Elijah Qualls - NT - WASH - 6'1" 313
Bucky Hodges - TE - VATECH - 6'7" 257

RD 4 Pick 127
Jalen Reeves-Maybin - LB - TENN - 6'0" 230
Amba Etta-Tawo - WR - SYR - 6'1" 208
Isaac Asiata - OG - UTH - 6'3" 323

Wonder ?IF? Romo comes in, how that changes Elways draft plans.

[NVthosebroncos]

I don't think Mixon makes it to the 3rd round now..

[30+7+58=3rings]

I'm afraid of that too. He and Dede had great pro days today, and I think both can be ELECTRIC at the next level.

I have no problem taking Mixon with our second pick. He can do everything.

Hard runner with break away speed and great vision.
GREAT receiving threat.
GREAT return man.

[NVthosebroncos]

I'm afraid of that too. He and Dede had great pro days today, and I think both can be ELECTRIC at the next level.

I have no problem taking Mixon with our second pick. He can do everything.

Hard runner with break away speed and great vision.
GREAT receiving threat.
GREAT return man.

100% agree! Plus adding another weapon to this backfield is very much needed with CJs health

[qbronco]

1. Foster, Bolles, Lamp
2. Feeney, McMillan, Everett
3. Z. Jones, Hodges, Mixon
4. K. Hunt, Sprinkle, Smith-Schuster

[SecondsAway131]

Is it expected that Hodges lasts to the 3rd? I'd imagine he jumps up draft boards after his combine performance.

[qbronco]

Is it expected that Hodges lasts to the 3rd? I'd imagine he jumps up draft boards after his combine performance.

If he's there in the third, and we haven't selected a TE yet, I would trade up for him. I expect as many as 10 TEs could be taken in the first 3 rounds. It could be a domino effect. Once one comes off the board, every team will be scrambling to get their guy.

[FlowdaBroncoFan]

1. Davis, Lamp, McCaffrey
2. Watkins, Z. Jones, Mixon
3. Moton, Everett, Walker, Awuzie, Tonah (not trying to spell his last name)
4. Bisnowaty, Hunt, Siragusa

[gtown53]

Mixon just hit a homerun in his Pro-day with a 4.43 40. Doubt if he makes it out of the 2nd Round.

However, there is one guy who I believe could make us forget about Mixon, that may be available, and that is Dont'a Foreman @ 6-1, 250 from Texas. He was a bright spot for a pretty horrible team. AND, he didn't run at the Combine because of slight foot injury he suffered in Combine preparation. The guy is a beast who is not only fast, but also elusive.

[FlowdaBroncoFan]

Mixon just hit a homerun in his Pro-day with a 4.43 40. Doubt if he makes it out of the 2nd Round.

However, there is one guy who I believe could make us forget about Mixon, that may be available, and that is Dont'a Foreman @ 6-1, 250 from Texas. He was a bright spot for a pretty horrible team. AND, he didn't run at the Combine because of slight foot injury he suffered in Combine preparation. The guy is a beast who is not only fast, but also elusive.

I am just worried he is to big to be NFL RB. He is short but like 250. Weighs more than Fournette, but shorter.

[gtown53]

I am just worried he is to big to be NFL RB. He is short but like 250. Weighs more than Fournette, but shorter.

The closest I've seen is LeGarrette Blount at 6-0, 250. And he did a great job for the Superbowl winners. Foreman is much more elusive than Blount.

[FlowdaBroncoFan]

The closest I've seen is LeGarrette Blount at 6-0, 250. And he did a great job for the Superbowl winners. Foreman is much more elusive than Blount.

Blount is taller and better player IMO. I would rather draft Kamara, Mixon, McCaffrey, heck even McNichols ahead of him. Just me though.

[gtown53]

Blount is taller and better player IMO. I would rather draft Kamara, Mixon, McCaffrey, heck even McNichols ahead of him. Just me though.

Blount, at 6-0, is taller than Foreman at 6-1?

McCaffrey would be great in the 1st Round. Mixon would be great in the 1st or 2nd Round. Kamara and McNichols are both little guys. The premise of my post is about someone, in the vain of Mixon, who might be available in the 3rd Round.

[FlowdaBroncoFan]

Blount, at 6-0, is taller than Foreman at 6-1?

McCaffrey would be great in the 1st Round. Mixon would be great in the 1st or 2nd Round. Kamara and McNichols are both little guys. The premise of my post is about someone, in the vain of Mixon, who might be available in the 3rd Round.

Strengths
Outstanding athleticism for a big runner. Smooth lateral movement. Has feet and agility for slide and go cuts from one gap to the next without a noticeable gear down. Finesses run lanes with subtle shifts and turns. Measured stride length optimizes balance. Swivels hips to swerve away from second level linebackers. Can hurdle open field tacklers who try and go low. Play speed is adequate. Has size and balance to pinball from one tackler to the next if he's not wrapped up. Jars linebackers and safeties at impact with his size alone. North-south runner. Rarely caught taking a loss due to ill-advised "bounce" outside. Proved he could shoulder heavy workload while cranking out consistent production week after week. Had tremendous conversion rate when short yardage was needed.
Weaknesses
Usually opts for finesse over power despite his size. Needs to become more decisive and aggressive between the tackles. Inconsistent acceleration into contact. Waits to churn feet until after blow has landed. One pace runner. Forced into 30 or more carries in six of his last seven games. Needs to press the line a little longer on inside zone carries. Impatient keeping runs play-side and looks to break back inside prematurely. Almost overly committed to original running track rather than being flexible with his reads. Burst is average through the line allowing defenders to get hands on him. Alarming ball security issues this season with seven fumbles and six lost. Poor mechanics in pass protection. Doesn't square assignments defaulting to lazy shoulder blocks.
Sources Tell Us
"I think he would have benefitted by staying in school another year. He's awful in pass protection. Our coaches won't put him out there if they think he'll get the quarterback killed. He has ability as a runner but I think it's going to take awhile for him to become a factor." - NFC Scouting Director
NFL Comparison
Jonathan Stewart
Bottom Line
Former three-star recruit who turned that a chip on his shoulder into a 2,000-yard junior season. Foreman has outstanding foot quickness and wiggle for a back his size, but will need to run behind his pads and with more aggression on the next level. Teams could be split on his draft value as some may covet his size and athleticism while others will be concerned about a lack of third down value. Ultimately he has the talent to be a good NFL starter, but he's still a work in progress.


This is from NFL.com. I though he was shorter. My bad, but reading this he is awful in pass pro and has fumbling issues.

Bottom line for is is that I would rather have other RBs.