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Brooks mock draft 5.0: Broncos land their QB

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  Keeping 
 [Marcus Mariota](/player/marcusmariota/2552466/profile) upright in the pocket is Mike Mularkey's top priority. Tunsil is a franchise left tackle with exceptional movement skills, balance and body control. 
  The small-school standout is a prototypical dual-threat quarterback with the A-plus arm talent and athleticism to thrive in Hue Jackson's offense. 
  The versatile defender is the perfect replacement for 
 [Eric Weddle](/player/ericweddle/2495775/profile) in the middle of the 
 [Chargers](/teams/sandiegochargers/profile?team=SD)' secondary. 
  The energetic pass rusher with versatile skills is a nice fit in Rod Marinelli's aggressive defense. 
  The 
 [Jaguars](/teams/jacksonvillejaguars/profile?team=JAC) have significantly upgraded the defense with their free-agent moves, but the addition of a sideline-to-sideline menace would help Gus Bradley's troops challenge for the AFC South title. 
  The freakishly athletic defender can play multiple spots in the 
 [Ravens](/teams/baltimoreravens/profile?team=BAL)' hybrid scheme. 
  The 
 [49ers](/teams/sanfrancisco49ers/profile?team=SF) could bypass a quarterback in favor of the powerful edge rusher with exceptional hand skills. 
  Despite having a pair of veteran quarterbacks on the roster, the 
 [Eagles](/teams/philadelphiaeagles/profile?team=PHI) could target Goff as the franchise quarterback of the future. 
  The 
 [Buccaneers](/teams/tampabaybuccaneers/profile?team=TB) address their pass-rush woes by nabbing an intriguing edge defender with enticing skills as a run/pass playmaker. 
  Upgrading the offensive line could be a priority with 
 [Eli Manning](/player/elimanning/2505996/profile) entering the twilight of his career. 
  John Fox can't resist adding a feisty cover corner with sound technical skills and a high football IQ. 
  The penetrating defensive tackle would give the 
 [Saints](/teams/neworleanssaints/profile?team=NO) an active three-technique to place alongside 
 [Cameron Jordan](/player/cameronjordan/2495184/profile) on the line. 
  The Ohio State standout would give the 
 [Dolphins](/teams/miamidolphins/profile?team=MIA) an electric runner to build around. 
  The 
 [Raiders](/teams/oaklandraiders/profile?team=OAK) could take a chance on the ultra-talented interior rusher despite his disappointing sack production as a collegian. 
  Adding a classic WR1 is one of the 
 [Rams](/teams/losangelesrams/profile?team=LA)' priorities on draft day. 
  The 
 [Lions](/teams/detroitlions/profile?team=DET) need to find a young, disruptive defensive tackle to fill a void in the middle. 
  Floyd's versatility as a second-level defender (pass rusher/run-and-chase playmaker) could make him an enticing option for the 
 [Falcons](/teams/atlantafalcons/profile?team=ATL). 
  Protecting 
 [Andrew Luck](/player/andrewluck/2533031/profile) is the 
 [Colts](/teams/indianapoliscolts/profile?team=IND)' top priority after watching the team fail to make the playoffs without their leader under center. 
  Rex Ryan builds his defense around the big bodies in the trenches. Reed is a destructive force with the size, athleticism and energy to wreak havoc from multiple spots on the interior. 
  Finding a replacement for the aging 
 [D'Brickashaw Ferguson](/player/d'brickashawferguson/2506876/profile) should be a priority for the 
 [Jets](/teams/newyorkjets/profile?team=NYJ). 
  Smith's injury prognosis will ultimately determine whether he is a viable first-round pick, but Scot McCloughan can't resist taking a good player with exceptional instincts and awareness. 
  The 
 [Texans](/teams/houstontexans/profile?team=HOU) want to add a speed receiver to the lineup to alleviate some of the coverage on 
 [DeAndre Hopkins](/player/deandrehopkins/2540165/profile). 
  Mike Zimmer would love to add another playmaking linebacker to the mix to put the finishing touches on a dominant defensive unit. 
  The 
 [Bengals](/teams/cincinnatibengals/profile?team=CIN) nab an explosive WR2 to pair with 
 [A.J. Green](/player/a.j.green/2495450/profile). 
  Jackson fits the prototype (long and athletic) of the cornerbacks the 
 [Steelers](/teams/pittsburghsteelers/profile?team=PIT) typically covet. 
  After losing 
 [Bruce Irvin](/player/bruceirvin/2532871/profile) in free agency, the 
 [Seahawks](/teams/seattleseahawks/profile?team=SEA) could use another designated pass rusher to play a key role in their sub-packages. 
  With 
 [Clay Matthews](/player/claymatthews/80431/profile) slated to return to his OLB spot, the 
 [Packers](/teams/greenbaypackers/profile?team=GB) need a communicative "thumper" in the middle of the defense. 
  After losing 
 [Sean Smith](/player/seansmith/2507783/profile) during free agency, the 
 [Chiefs](/teams/kansascitychiefs/profile?team=KC) could go after the Ohio State standout to fill the void on the perimeter. 
  The feisty cover corner would fit an immediate need as a potential starter/nickel corner in the lineup. 
  Despite 
 [Charles Johnson](/player/charlesjohnson/2541147/profile)'s return, the 
 [Panthers](/teams/carolinapanthers/profile?team=CAR) need to find a reliable pass rusher in the draft. 
  Although Lynch needs some time to develop, the presence of 
 [Mark Sanchez](/player/marksanchez/79858/profile) gives the 
 [Broncos](/teams/denverbroncos/profile?team=DEN) ample time to wait on the talented playmaker. 

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