Two Players Who Should Be On The Broncos Radar

The underlying theme of most of my blog posts thus far has been that Denver needs to rebuild their offensive line. This years draft is pretty stacked with talented offensive linemen, and Denver is no doubt going to try and get their hands on a couple of these guys. With the 5th pick in the draft Denver will basically have their "pick of the litter", and we have the opportunity to pick up a linemen that will be a foundational piece of this team for hopefully the next 8 to 10 years. I have discussed the names at the top of the list, but after doing a little more research on the linemen coming out this year I want to bring up a couple of players that people are not talking about as much. 

The first player I'll mention is a left tackle named Desmond Harrison from the University of West Georgia.  Harrison is 6'7 and 300lbs, and started his career at a junior college then transferred to the University of Texas. While at Texas he had some eligibility and discipline issues which is how he ended up player at West Georgia. All you have to do is put on the film of this kid and you will see that might be the most physically gifted tackle in this draft. His ability to get to the second level is very impressive. His footwork in pass protection is also extremely smooth, and he plays with an "edge" that you like to see in your offensive linemen. While there isn't too much film on him, the film there is shows him literally finishing his blocks by taking his opponent to the ground on just about every play. Some websites have him listed as light as 288lbs, while others have him as heavy as 315lbs. Either way he will have to gain some weight between now and when the season starts, but this kid has all the skills to be a cornerstone at left tackle for whichever team takes a gamble on him. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVEjpoBzhrI&t=4s

The second player I will spotlight is Frank Ragnow who is a center from the University of Arkansas. During his time at Arkansas he also played right guard, and that is where I see him playing here in Denver. Matt Paradis is the one bright spot on our offensive line, so I do not necessarily think we need to make a change there, but on top of being voted the top center in college football Ragnow hasn't given up a sack in 2 years. Considering he plays in the SEC that is saying something. Ragnow is 6'5 and weighs right around 320lbs, and he would be ready to step in and start from day 1 should Denver decide to draft him. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9uMW2mLf4U&t=10s

Should the Broncos decide to take the best player available with the 5th pick, or draft one of the QBs at the top of the draft these are two players who they could draft that could make an impact right away at two positions they need the most.