Our third and final mock draft of the season launched this morning, and if you don’t recognize the byline, don’t sweat it — he’s not a usual contributor to The Denver Post.
You may have noticed lately that we’re a little short staffed, especially when it comes to Broncos coverage, as our two exceptional beat reporters recently took new opportunities. Tough timing for us, but that’s how the business works sometimes, and Gina Mizell and Kyle Fredrickson have been doing a great job filling in leading up to the most important draft the Broncos have had in years. But they don’t have a lot of spare time to study tape between covering the Nuggets and Avalanche. You know who does digest draft content almost religiously in his spare time?
Gabe Harrison, a 13-year-old from Westminster whose mock draft selections were well thought out and few gave me reason to raise an eyebrow.
“I pay so much attention to the draft because I love knowing what the next group of players is going to be able to offer the NFL,” Harrison told me earlier this week.
Despite my disappointment he doesn’t see the Broncos taking Baker Mayfield at No. 5, Harrison seems to know what he’s talking about. And even if he’s wrong, well, Todd McShay or Mel Kiper Jr. will be, too — neither have the Browns making the same No. 1 overall pick, and they can’t both be right.
It’s a mock draft. It’s supposed to be fun and create discussion. I’m glad we got to have Harrison share with us his picks, because chances are he’ll get more right than a good chunk of the national experts. (And yes, we’ll track it.)
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Must-Read
Kiszla vs. Chambers: Is free agent John Tavares a possibility or pipe dream for the Colorado Avalanche?
Go get us a legit scorer to lead the No. 2 line, Joe Sakic. How about John Tavares? He’s 27 years old. He has scored nearly 300 NHL goals. He’s about to become a free agent. Read more…
Is DU’s Jim Mongtomery again listening to NHL offers? If so, assistant David Carle could take Pioneers’ reigns.
DU has advanced to the NCAA Tournament quarterfinals in each of the last four seasons — coinciding with Carle’s regular assistant-coach tenure. Read more…
Who should the Denver Broncos draft at quarterback? The options are intriguing — and risky.
DU has advanced to the NCAA Tournament quarterfinals in each of the last four seasons — coinciding with Carle’s regular assistant-coach tenure. Read more…
Quick Hits
+ With knowledge and rhythm, Jenny Cavnar’s T.V. play-by-play debut during Rockies-Padres was a historic success.
+Rockies’ bullpen faltering big time; right-hander Scott Oberg sent down to Triple-A
+RIP No Fly Zone? Not if apB Chris Harris has anything to say about.
+As Josh Allen waits, a look at the Wyoming Cowboys’ NFL draft history
+ will be closed all summer due to construction
+Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski says he’ll play in 2018
+Colorado Buffaloes women’s basketball gets commitment from 6-foot-4 center Kai Volcy
+PGA Tour primed for big second half of season
+WATCH: Baltimore Orioles’ Kevin Gausman pitches an immaculate inning against the Cleveland Indians
By The Numbers
No. 5
Broncos cornerback Chris Harris doesn’t know how Denver will use its No. 5 overall NFL draft pick, however, he does know what position the team should not select.
“Not a quarterback,” Harris said Tuesday at Dove Valley. “We’re trying to win now, man. We’re not trying to wait.” Read more…
Parting Shot
A tale of 2 bats, and Babe Ruth’s 60th home run in 1927
As part of its collection of Babe Ruth items, the Baseball Hall of Fame says it has the bat the slugger used to hit his then-record 60th home run in 1927. A private collector also claims to own the bat, and he’s selling it at auction. Read more…
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