Broncos' Nose Tackle Draft Picks: Game Changers

0:00On March 28th, the Denver Broncos went all-in trading for wide receiver Jalen Waddle, giving up their first round and third round picks this year. They might trade a player to snag more selections and climb the board, but the drafts full of surprises, so they're still eyeing nose tackles to beef. Up the interior line, their current guys, DJ Jones and Malcolm Roach, handle their roles well but aren't classic two-gapping beasts. Denver could cut Jones after this season to save cash, and with a huge wave of nose-tackle talent, nearly three times the usual, or its prime time to grab. A massive anchor. Fans and scouts see this position as key to carrying the whole defensive front, and the consensus big board ranks plenty of options. In round one, Ohio State's Caden McDonald stands out with his squat frame, top run stopping skills, and ability to handle multiple gaps from inside. Spots Four rounds bring raw athletes like Texas Tex Lee Hunter, who flashes pass-rest juice

1:00but needs tech work, or Iowa State's massive Dominique, Orange, quick off the snap yet reckless at times. Guys like Cincinnati's Dante Corleone offer value as runstuffers despite medical red flags, while late round flyers, like Ole Misses, towering ZXAVian, Harris Scream High Risk, high reward. Whether they wheel and deal for picks or not, these nose-tackle prospects could lock down the middle and transform the de-keeping Broncos fans hype to no, matter how the board falls.