Lorenzo Doss to Denver Broncos: Full Draft-Pick Breakdown

Lorenzo Doss, an interception machine from Tulane, has joined the Denver Broncos as their fifth-round selection in the 2015 NFL draft.

Doss started his career at Tulane as a wide receiver but quickly switched to the other side of the ball where he stood out. He has excellent ball skills to go along with the ability to come up from his spot and lay a hit on a running back.

Despite leaving Tulane with eligibility remaining, Doss was a three-year starter at cornerback who showed his versatility by playing man-to-man, off-man and zone coverage.

Capable of making the big, game-changing play, Doss will undercut routes to create a turnover, showing great recognition and anticipation. He does tend to get a little too aggressive, leaving him susceptible to get beat for a big play as well. The athletes in the NFL will only get better, so he'll have to work on that aspect of his game.

Doss ranks second on the all-time list at Tulane with 15 interceptions. He joins Ryan Grant, who was selected by the Washington Redskins in the fifth round last year, as the only players from Tulane to be drafted since 2009.

What are the areas in which Doss needs to improve? He must be able to get off blocks better in the running game. When he avoids blocks, he is a willing tackler, but he is too often taken out of plays by wide receivers.

He also must show a more determined work ethic. He appears to take some plays off, and that will limit his snaps considerably. He will have to work hard to make the final roster, and he will have to show how much he wants it.

In Denver, Doss will join a secondary that already has Chris Harris, Aqib Talib, Bradley Roby, Tony Carter and Kayvon Webster. He will have his work cut out for him to make the team.

However, transitioning either Roby or Webster to free safety is a possibility, as that could increase the likelihood that Doss sticks around. That could also be why Denver has chosen not to select a safety to this point, despite that position being a much more pressing need.

With the ball skills Doss brings, it will be hard for Denver not to keep him around. At the very least, he'll be worthy of a spot on the practice squad as a rookie.

If he makes the team, he will likely be used in some of defensive coordinator Wade Phillips' sub-packages. He will also have to become a regular contributor on special teams.

Defensive backs coach Joe Woods will need to take Doss under his wing, and if he takes well to the system and grows into a more complete defensive back, he could eventually crack into the starting lineup and potentially replace a guy like Talib down the road.