2017 NFL Mock Draft: 1st-Round Projections after Week 5

Sep 24, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) carries against the Auburn Tigers during the first quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) carries against the Auburn Tigers during the first quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 3, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Cam Robinson (74) blocks USC Trojans linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (42) during the game at AT&T Stadium. Alabama defeats USC 52-6. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Cam Robinson (74) blocks USC Trojans linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (42) during the game at AT&T Stadium. Alabama defeats USC 52-6. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

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The Denver Broncos signed former Chiefs lineman Donald Stephenson this offseason to play right tackle. My coworker Matt Verderame thinks that Stephenson might be one of the worst offensive tackles in the game, so I have to believe that the Broncos will look for a new one in the draft.

Alabama’s Cam Robinson is the perfect replacement candidate for Stephenson at right tackle. Robinson isn’t the best in pass protection, but he is absolutely dominant in paving the way for his running backs. At 6’6” and 327 pounds, Robinson uses his size and aggressive mindset to blow defenders back and create rushing lanes.

C.J. Anderson has been playing well this season, but he could have an even bigger year in 2017 with Robinson potentially blocking for him.