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2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-round projections after CFP Semifinals

By Connor Muldowney

Dec 31, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs the ball for a touchdown against Ohio State during the third quarter during the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Kadlubowski/The Arizona Republic via USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs the ball for a touchdown against Ohio State during the third quarter during the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Kadlubowski/The Arizona Republic via USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Cam Robinson (74) works at the line of scrimmage during the third quarter in the 2016 CFP Semifinal Washington Huskies at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Cam Robinson (74) works at the line of scrimmage during the third quarter in the 2016 CFP Semifinal Washington Huskies at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

OT. Alabama. Cam Robinson. 20. player. 45.

The fall from grace in the NFL can be quite harsh — just ask the Carolina Panthers. Well, the Denver Broncos won the Super Bowl a season ago and are now facing a long offseason without a playoff appearance.

Peyton Manning’s retirement had a bigger impact on the Broncos than they could have imagined and Denver’s quarterback situation looked to be solved early on with the drafting of Paxton Lynch in the first round last year as well as the emergence of Trevor Siemian.

However, the quarterback situation was not great. Siemian didn’t play like the quarterback of the future and Lynch barely saw the field. The run game was also poor, but the Broncos do have some good pieces in the backfield as it’s the offensive line that could use some improvements.

Defensively, there are few issues, so going defense in round one might not be an option — only to add maybe some linebacker depth.

Cam Robinson would be a good pick here. The Alabama offensive tackle is my favorite lineman in this year’s draft and he could help the Broncos out instantly. He’s best suited at right tackle and his gigantic frame has been great against the run and is developing as a pass blocker.

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