Whoa, a mock draft without Alabama receiver Henry Ruggs III heading to the Broncos?
That’s what NFL.com’s with Florida cornerback C.J. Henderson going to Denver with the No. 15 overall pick.
“The likely departure of Chris Harris Jr. makes the cornerback position a top priority,” Brooks writes. “Henderson is an aggressive cover corner with size, speed and athleticism to blanket top receivers with ease.”
Henderson is the second cornerback off the board for Brooks, with Ohio State’s Jeff Okudah going to Jacksonville at No. 9.
The 6-foot-1, 202-pound defensive back recorded 33 tackles and a sack for the Gators last season. In three years, he has six interceptions, 93 tackles and four sacks.
Brooks previously had .
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+ Altitude Sports to broadcast upcoming Nuggets game, Avalanche game on Channel 20 this week.
+ NFL Combine Journal: Cory Littleton, Joe Schobert would be pricey options for Broncos
+ Avs coach Jared Bednar looks like he just left the duck blind with his camo jacket
+ Tim Tebow will play in the World Baseball Classic qualifiers. For Team Philippines.
+ CU’s habit of bouncing back more important than ever for Buffs mens’ basketball.
+ Les Shapiro leaving Mile High Sports Radio, but “not abandoning Denver”
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