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As the NFL Draft inches closer, the chatter about who the Broncos might pick in the first round is getting louder. Read on to see which players have been slotted to Denver, which will make the ninth-overall selection in the 2021 NFL Draft.
Todd McShay, ESPN: CB Caleb Farley, Virginia Tech (via mock trade to No. 12)
The Broncos have a lot of questions to answer, but Farley -- another 2020 opt-out -- can make plays for a group that managed only 10 interceptions last season (tied for third fewest).
Chad Reuter, NFL.com: CB Patrick Surtain II, Alabama
Surtain's ability to play the ball in the air is elite, and he will match up physically with any receiver in the league.
Vinnie Iyer, Sporting News: QB Trey Lance, North Dakota State
Lance has climbed back up boards with his massive upside. As more teams see tapes of his statistically brilliant lone season as a starter (2,786 yards passing, 28 TDs, no INTs, 1,100 yards rushing, 14 TDs) it's harder to ignore the impressive physical and athletic skills.
Maurice Jones-Drew, NFL.com: CB Caleb Farley, Virginia Tech
The long, rangy cornerback slots right into Vic Fangio's defense, as a top-notch corner who can matchup with the AFC West's elite receivers.
Pete Prisco, CBS Sports: CB Patrick Surtain II, Alabama
Surtain is the best of this corner class in my mind.
Walter Cherepinsky, WalterFootball.com: ILB Micah Parsons, Penn State
Looking like the next great linebacker to come out of Penn State, Micah Parsons was very productive. That was not a surprise, as Parsons was a highly athletic five-star recruit.
Cynthia Frelund, NFL.com: QB Justin Fields, Ohio State
PFF notes that 69.9 percent of Fields' college passing yards came through the air, and my models add that his time to throw took 0.45 seconds less on non-primary reads in his final three college career games than in his first five. Between offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur's play design and teaching ability and Fields' ability to run the ball, the QB will have the chance to learn and adapt to NFL speed quickly.