Denver Broncos 2009 Mock Draft: The Beginning of Rebuilding

6.  Derek Walker DE (114th overall)

Walker, at 6’4”, 268 pounds has a legitimate NFL body, and uses his quickness off the ball to get around the edge of offensive tackles.

Walker proved to be versatile in his senior season at Illinois, playing all four lineman positions, and starting every game but one. He had 33 tackles, two fumble recoveries, intercepted a pass, and even blocked a field goal.

Walker would be a welcomed addition to Denver’s front seven.

7. Edwin Williams C (149th overall)

Williams was a solid three-year starter for Maryland, and was a first team All-ACC selection his senior year in 2008.

He is a leader on the offensive line, and is alert to blitzes. However, Williams lacks speed and can lunge at second-level defenders at times.

Denver, though, needs a center as Wiegmann enters his 14th season at the position.

8. Sam Swank K (185th overall)

The Broncos should take a kicker to compete with second-year player Matt Prater, as Prater missed many key field goals in 2008.

Swank has a legitimate NFL leg, routinely kicking field goals over 50 yards, and could help Denver’s special teams if he were to beat out Prater.

9. Curtis Taylor FS (225th overall)

As both of Denver’s safeties are aging, it may be in their best interest to select two. If that is the case, Taylor would be a good find late in the draft. His 6’2”, 209 pound frame is perfect for the position and he is quite athletic.

10. Herb Donaldson RB (235th overall)

Donaldson is a relative unknown from Western Illinois, but would improve the Broncos' depth at running back. He posted over 1,700 yards and 21 touchdowns his senior season, a prospect that could become valuable later in his career.

So there you have it, my mock draft for 2009. The Broncos could pick any of these players, or none at all. Much of that depends on where players are taken and at what picks.

No matter what though, Denver needs to focus on defense in this draft, adding few offensive players here and there to bolster the squad. However, if they were to move up to take one of the two potentially great QBs, that would be beneficial also.

When all is said and done, the Denver Broncos will be a much improved team after this weekend.

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