The Denver Broncos’ projected defensive depth chart looks pretty good going into the NFL draft, with one glaring hole.
The Broncos do not have an obvious candidate to replace DeShawn Williams as a starting defensive end. Denver signed Zach Allen in free agency to replace Dre’Mont Jones, but the team still needs another starting-caliber defensive lineman after losing Williams to the Carolina Panthers.
The Broncos will hope that second-year defenders Matt Henningsen and Eyioma Uwazurike will step up this season, but neither of those players were major contributors in 2022. Denver would be wise to improve its defensive line depth through the draft next weekend.
Here’s a quick list of 10 names to watch for during the draft.
Tuli Tuipulotu (USC)
Keeanu Benton (Wisconsin)
Siaki Ika (Baylor)
Gervon Dexter (Florida)
Zacch Pickens (South Carolina)
Karl Brooks (Bowling Green)
Jaquelin Roy (LSU)
Byron Young (Alabama)
Colby Wooden (Auburn)
Moro Ojomo (Texas)
