Mark Humphrey, Associated Press file
In this Sept. 23, 2017, file photo, Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) leaps over Vanderbilt safety Arnold Tarpley III (2) in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Nashville, Tenn. The Crimson Tide got the nod over Ohio State and will play Clemson in the College Football Playoff on Jan. 1, 2018, in the Sugar Bowl. 
Getting your player ready...
The Broncos have the ninth pick in the first round of Thursday’s NFL draft. Does general manager George Paton go all-in to acquire a quarterback? Does he emphasize defense? Does he trade down?
Denver Post reporters weigh in on who the Broncos should pick … and who they will pick:
Sean Keeler
Should draft: North Dakota State QB Trey Lance at No. 9.
Will draft: Penn State LB Micah Parsons in trade-back.
Mark Kiszla
Should draft: Trade-up to No. 7 for Lance or Ohio State QB Justin Fields.
Will draft: Alabama CB Patrick Surtain II at No. 9.
Kyle Newman
Should draft: Alabama CB Patrick Surtain II at No. 9.
Will draft: North Dakota State QB Trey Lance in trade-up.
Ryan O’Halloran
Should draft: Ohio State QB Justin Fields in trade-up to No. 4.
Will draft: Ohio State QB Justin Fields in trade-up to No. 4.
