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2016 NFL Draft: Round 1 Mock for All 32 Teams

By Peter Panacy

May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell begins the draft and puts the Houston Texans on the clock at the start of the 2014 NFL draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell begins the draft and puts the Houston Texans on the clock at the start of the 2014 NFL draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 11, 2014; Gainesville, FL, USA; LSU Tigers offensive tackle Jerald Hawkins (65) reacts after they beat the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. LSU Tigers defeated the Florida Gators 30-27. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 11, 2014; Gainesville, FL, USA; LSU Tigers offensive tackle Jerald Hawkins (65) reacts after they beat the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. LSU Tigers defeated the Florida Gators 30-27. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 31: Denver Broncos

2015 Record: 12-4

The Pick: T Jerald Hawkins, LSU

The Denver Broncos defense doesn’t need any work this offseason aside from some reinforcements for depth along the defensive line and a possible replacement for free agent defensive end Malik Jackson.

A bigger priority will likely be along the offensive line instead.

LSU tackle Jerald Hawkins could be the best option and at value at this point of the draft. And some additional O-line reinforcements may be necessities later on in the draft especially with some of the pressing questions Denver will face on offense next season.

Next: No. 32: Carolina Panthers