The draft is a passion for NFL reporter Jeff Legwold, who evaluates several hundred players each year during the months leading up to the annual selections. Legwold offers his insights daily in The Denver Post, with additional entries found at .
As the draft clock winds down on the Broncos, discussions with team officials have revealed some things that could impact their draft board.
Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen is likely to be taken in the draft’s first 10 picks. If the Broncos have an interest, therefore, they’re going to have move up to get him.
Alabama linebacker Rolando McClain also may be a top 10 pick unless the teams that are most interested in him were blowing smoke, so the Broncos will need some good fortune to have him drop to No. 11.
Jeff Legwold: 303-954-2359 or jlegwold@denverpost.com
