A look at each 2023 NFL Draft prospect that has been projected to the Broncos in mock drafts

EDGE BJ Ojulari, LSU

Projected by: Cam Mellor, Pro Football Network (April 18)

Projected at: Round 2, No. 43 overall (via mock trade with Jets)

"With BJ Ojulari sliding and the pool of edge defenders dwindling, the Denver Broncos make a move up to grab their guy. Ojulari can rush the passer incredibly well from either side and has great instincts to influence passing lanes." – Mellor

(AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

EDGE Tuli Tiupulotu, USC

Projected by: Mason Cameron, Pro Football Focus (April 25); Nick Kosmider, The Athletic (April 26)

Projected at: Round 2, No. 59 overall (Cameron – via mock trade with Bills); Round 3, No. 67 overall (Kosmider)

"There's no telling what the board will actually look like for the Broncos when they are finally called on to pick in the third round, but Tuipulotu would fill a need for a team that has a lot of unknowns at outside linebacker following last season's deadline trade of Bradley Chubb. Tuipulotu led all FBS players with 13 1/2 sacks last season and plays with a relentlessness that would fit well with the culture new head coach Sean Payton is trying to cement in Denver." — Kosmider

(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

TE Luke Musgrave, Oregon State

Projected by: Walter Cherepinsky, Walter Football (April 25)

Projected at: Round 3, No. 67 overall

"Musgrave recorded 11 receptions for 169 yards and a touchdown in 2022. He played in just the first two games of the year before missing the rest due to injury. However, team sources are high on Musgrave as an early-round talent. The 6-foot-6, 253-pounder has good size and flashed receiving ability in 2021, catching 22 passes for 304 yards and a touchdown." - Cherepinsky

(AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

EDGE Zach Harrison, Ohio State

Projected by: Jordan Reid, ESPN (April 24, March 29); Dane Brugler, The Athletic (April 17)

Projected at: Round 3, No. 67 overall (Reid); Round 3, No. 68 overall (Brugler)

"Here are the first of two selections for the Broncos, and this one brings some edge help to replace Bradley Chubb. Harrison is a former five-star recruit who turned in 3.5 sacks and three forced fumbles in 2022." - Reid

(AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

EDGE Byron Young, Tennessee

Projected by: Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN (April 18)

Projected at: Round 3, No. 67 overall

"At 6-foot-2 and 250 pounds, Young is undersized, but he has a nose for pressuring quarterbacks. This is Denver's first pick in this draft, and it should focus on the front seven with one of these selections." - Kiper

(AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

RB Devon Achane, Texas A&M

Projected by: Dane Brugler, The Athletic (April 17); Chad Reuter, NFL.com (April 21, April 7)

Projected at: Round 3, No. 67 overall (Brugler); Round 4, No. 108 overall (Reuter)

"Be it was Reggie Bush, Darren Sproles or Alvin Kamara, the Saints always seemed to have a big-play igniter as part of their backfield rotation. Achane could be that for Sean Payton in Denver, where he'd complement Samaje Perine and Javonte Williams (who's coming off a major injury)." – Brugler

(AP Photo/Sam Craft)

EDGE Will McDonald, Iowa State

Projected by: Vinnie Iyer, Sporting News (April 18)

Projected at: Round 3, No. 67 overall

(AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

EDGE Felix Anudike-Uzomah, Kansas State

Projected by: Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune (April 11); 9NEWS (April 3)

Projected at: Round 3, No. 67 overall (Brown); Round 3, No. 68 overall (9NEWS)

"Anudike-Uzomah carries a substantial toolbox as a pass rusher despite lacking much starting experience. He'll need to develop as an edge setter in the pros to truly become an asset against the run, but it's clear he's going to be a problem for quarterbacks early in his career." – Brown

(AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

DT Keeanu Benton, Wisconsin

Projected by: Chad Reuter, NFL.com (April 21, April 7, March 24)

Projected at: Round 3, No. 67 overall

(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

OL Chandler Zavala, NC State

Projected by: Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports (April 18); Jordan Reid, ESPN (April 24)

Projected at: Round 3, No. 67 overall (Wilson); Round 3, No. 68 overall (Reid)

"A 6-3, 322-pound powerhouse, Zavala gives the Broncos youth on the interior offensive line. He started 12 games at left guard in 2022 and earned first-team All-ACC honors. And he can push veteran Ben Powers for starting snaps." – Reid

(AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

S Sydney Brown, Illinois

Projected by: Bruce Feldman, The Athletic (March 31); Dane Brugler, The Athletic (April 17)

Projected at: Round 3, No. 67 overall (Feldman); Round 4, No. 108 overall (Brugler)

"Chase, a 5 feet 11, 211-pounder from Canada, intercepted six passes last year and made 59 tackles, 3.5 TFLs and broke up seven passes for one of the best defenses in the country. Not surprisingly, he had a very impressive combine, running 4.47 in the 40 with a 1.51 10-yard split, broad jumped 10-10, vertical jumped 40 1/2 inches and showed off his strength, benching 225 23 times." – Feldman

(AP Photo/Butch Dill)

C Joe Tippmann, Wisconsin

Projected by: 9NEWS (April 3)

Projected at: Round 3, No. 67 overall

"Like most college centers, Tippmann will need to work on pass blocking but he can contribute immediately in the run game. Joe T. feels like a perfect fit for the Broncos offense in 2023." – 9NEWS

(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

C Luke Wyler, Ohio State

Projected by: Nick Kosmider, The Athletic (March 22)

Projected at: Round 3, No. 67 overall

"The Broncos addressed their offensive line in a big way during the first wave of free agency by signing left guard Ben Powers and right tackle Mike McGlinchey to lucrative, multi-year deals. But center remains a question mark. Lloyd Cushenberry and second-year player Luke Wattenberg are the in-house options, but expect new coach Sean Payton to create competition at the position while also beginning to build some depth in the draft. Wypler had a strong performance at the combine, so it will be interesting to see whether he's still available by the time the third round begins." – Kosmider

(AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

LB Henry To'oTo'o, Alabama

Projected by: Josh Edwards, CBS Sports (April 3)

Projected at: Round 3, No. 67 overall

(AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

CB Clark Phillips III, Utah

Projected by: Michael Renner, Pro Football Focus (April 4)

Projected at: Round 3, No. 67 overall

(AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

LB Daiyan Henley, Washington State

Projected by: Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports (April 3)

Projected at: Round 3, No. 67 overall

(AP Photo/Young Kwak)

CB Garrett Williams, Syracuse

Projected by: Gordon McGuiness, Pro Football Focus (April 3); Mason Cameron, Pro Football Focus (April 25); Dane Brugler, The Athletic (April 17)

Projected at: Round 3, No. 67 overall (McGuiness); Round 3, No. 68 overall (Cameron); Round 5, No. 139 overall (Brugler)

"Williams was limited in his workouts this pre-draft process due to recovery from a torn ACL this past season. On tape, he possesses some of the best feet and mirroring ability in the class and should add much-needed depth to Denver's secondary." – Cameron

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DL Gervon Dexter, Florida

Projected by: Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports (March 30)

Projected at: Round 3, No. 67 overall

(AP Photo/Wade Payne)

C John Michael Schmitz, Minnesota

Projected by: Walter Cherepinsky, Walter Football (April 25)

Projected at: Round 3, No. 68 overall (Cherepinsky)

"Schmitz was a solid center for Minnesota over the past few seasons. He has good size and finished his career with a nice week of practice at the Senior Bowl. The advance scouts had a late-round grade on Schmitz entering the 2022 season, but after his senior year and his performance in Mobile, he could be a mid-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft." – Cherepinsky

(AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

CB Julius Brents, Kansas State

Projected by: Chad Reuter, NFL.com (April 21)

Projected at: Round 3, No. 68 overall

(AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)

RB Tyjae Spears, Tulane

Projected by: Todd McShay, ESPN (April 18)

Projected at: Round 3, No. 68 overall

"Denver can stay right there at the podium to announce its new third-down back. Spears makes defenders miss, has breakaway speed and can make an impact in the pass game." – McShay

(AP Photo/Sam Hodde)

CB DJ Turner II, Michigan

Projected by: Vinnie Iyer, Sporting News (April 18); Chad Reuter, NFL.com (March 24)

Projected at: Round 3, No. 68 overall

(AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

T Blake Freeland, BYU

Projected by: Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune (April 11)

Projected at: Round 3, No. 68 overall

(AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

G Anthony Bradford, LSU

Projected by: Chad Reuter, NFL.com (April 7)

Projected at: Round 3, No. 68 overall

(AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)

LB Trenton Simpson, Clemson

Projected by: Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports (April 18)

Projected at: Round 3, No. 68 overall

(AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

CB Tyrique Stevenson, Miami

Projected by: Josh Edwards, CBS Sports (April 3); Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports (March 30); Jordan Reid, ESPN (March 29)

Projected at: Round 3, No. 68 overall

"With back-to-back selections early in Round 3, the Broncos should address their lack of depth at cornerback behind Pat Surtain II. Stevenson would give Denver an aggressive man coverage corner who can play on the outside or slide inside to the slot." - Reid

(AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

WR Cedric Tillman, Tennessee

Projected by: Michael Renner, Pro Football Focus (April 4)

Projected at: Round 3, No. 68 overall

(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

DL Moro Ojomo, Texas

Projected by: Gordon McGuiness, Pro Football Focus (April 3)

Projected at: Round 3, No. 68 overall

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CB Eli Ricks, Alabama

Projected by: Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports (April 3)

Projected at: Round 3, No. 68 overall

(AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

EDGE YaYa Diaby, Louisville

Projected by: Walter Cherepinsky, Walter Football (April 25)

Projected at: Round 4, No. 108 overall

"The Broncos could use more young edge-rushing talent." – Cherepinsky

(AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

RB Tank Bigsby, Auburn

Projected by: Jordan Reid, ESPN (April 24)

Projected at: Round 4, No. 108 overall

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CB Kei'Trel Clark, Louisville

Projected by: Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports (April 18)

Projected at: Round 4, No. 108 overall

(AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

LB DeMarvion Overshown, Texas

Projected by: Vinnie Iyer, Sporting News (April 18)

Projected at: Round 4, No. 108 overall

(AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

LB Ivan Pace Jr., Cincinnati

Projected by: Cam Mellor, Pro Football Network (April 18)

Projected at: Round 4, No. 108 overall

(AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

RB Kenny McIntosh, Georgia

Projected by: 9NEWS (April 3)

Projected at: Round 4, No. 108 overall

(AP Photo/John Bazemore)

OL Jon Gaines, UCLA

Projected by: Jordan Reid, ESPN (March 29)

Projected at: Round 4, No. 108 overall

(AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

C Olu Oluwatimi, Michigan

Projected by: Mason Cameron, Pro Football Focus (April 25)

Projected at: Round 5, No. 139 overall

"The Broncos add some needed talent at center, grabbing the heart of Michigan's vaunted offensive line. Oluwatimi, the winner of both the Rimington and Outland trophies, could feasibly push for the starting job in camp given his experience and high football IQ." – Cameron

(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

ILB Amari Burney, Florida

Projected by: Walter Cherepinsky, Walter Football (April 25)

Projected at: Round 5, No. 139 overall

"The Broncos could use greater linebacker depth." – Cherepinsky

(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

T Wanya Morris, Oklahoma

Projected by: Jordan Reid, ESPN (April 24)

Projected at: Round 5, No. 139 overall

(AP Photo/Butch Dill)

EDGE DJ Johnson, Oregon

Projected by: Chad Reuter, NFL.com (April 21)

Projected at: Round 5, No. 139 overall

(AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

S Daniel Scott, California

Projected by: Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports (April 18)

Projected at: Round 5, No. 139 overall

(AP Photo/Young Kwak)

S Trey Dean III, Florida

Projected by: Vinnie Iyer, Sporting News (April 18)

Projected at: Round 5, No. 139 overall

(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

G Nick Broeker, Ole Miss

Projected by: Cam Mellor, Pro Football Network (April 18)

Projected at: Round 5, No. 139 overall

(AP Photo/Wade Payne)

CB Kyu Blu Kelly, Stanford

Projected by: 9NEWS (April 3)

Projected at: Round 5, No. 139 overall

"The Broncos need to find cornerback depth in this draft and the son of former Tampa Bay cornerback Brian Kelly could be the answer. Like Pat Surtain II, whose father also had a long NFL career at corner, Kelly seems born with the instincts and savvy while playing the high-priority position.

"Kelly is a solid all-around corner with good ball skills and is tough in run support. He would fit as an outside No. 3 or 4 corner." – 9NEWS

(AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

RB Zach Evans, Ole Miss

Projected by: Jordan Reid, ESPN (March 29)

Projected at: Round 5, No. 139 overall

"Evans could go higher than this selection, as NFL scouts have mixed opinions on his outlook. In Denver, with the uncertainty of Javonte Williams, who is coming off a severe knee injury, Evans would enter a situation in which there are carries available. History has shown Sean Payton loves versatile runners who can be used not only as a threat in the run game but as a playmaker in the passing game. Evans would bring upside at multiple spots in the Broncos' new offense." – Reid

(AP Photo/Sam Craft)

RB Eric Gray, Oklahoma

Projected by: Mason Cameron, Pro Football Focus (April 25)

Projected at: Round 6, No. 195 overall

(AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

CB Art Green, Houston

Projected by: Walter Cherepinsky, Walter Football (April 25)

Projected at: Round 6, No. 195 overall

"The Broncos add some secondary depth and special teams talent." – Cherepinsky

(AP Photo/Justin Rex)

WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton, West Virginia

Projected by: Jordan Reid, ESPN (April 24)

Projected at: Round 6, No. 195 overall

(AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)

T Carter Warren, Pittsburgh

Projected by: Chad Reuter, NFL.com (April 21)

Projected at: Round 6, No. 195 overall

(AP Photo/Al Goldis)

WR David Durden, West Florida

Projected by: Dane Brugler, The Athletic (April 17)

Projected at: Round 6, No. 195 overall

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C Trevor Downing, Iowa State

Projected by: Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports (April 18)

Projected at: Round 6, No. 195 overall

(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

LS Alex Ward, UCF

Projected by: Vinnie Iyer, Sporting News (April 18)

Projected at: Round 6, No. 195 overall

(AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

WR Demario Douglas, Liberty

Projected by: Cam Mellor, Pro Football Network (April 18)

Projected at: Round 6, No. 195 overall

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TE Payne Durham, Purdue

Projected by: 9NEWS (April 3)

Projected at: Round 6, No. 195 overall

(AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

T Ryan Hayes, Michigan

Projected by: Jordan Reid, ESPN (March 29)

Projected at: Round 6, No. 195 overall

(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)