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2018 NFL Draft: Two-round mock for all 32 teams across the league

By Peter Panacy

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: Commissioner of the National Football League Roger Goodell speaks during the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: Commissioner of the National Football League Roger Goodell speaks during the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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LAS VEGAS, NV – NOVEMBER 12: Quarterback Josh Allen #17 of the Wyoming Cowboys throws against the UNLV Rebels during their game at Sam Boyd Stadium on November 12, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. UNLV won 69-66 in triple overtime. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – NOVEMBER 12: Quarterback Josh Allen #17 of the Wyoming Cowboys throws against the UNLV Rebels during their game at Sam Boyd Stadium on November 12, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. UNLV won 69-66 in triple overtime. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /

5. player. 45. . Quarterback. Wyoming. Josh Allen

Yes, the Denver Broncos brought in 2017 hero Case Keenum, who enjoyed a career year with the Minnesota Vikings last season.

But general manager John Elway has to be asking himself whether or not Keenum’s efforts a year ago were more of an anomaly rather than just the quarterback being a “late bloomer” under center.

Denver’s supporting cast isn’t quite what it used to be and certainly not what Keenum enjoyed in 2017. Based off that, it’s not a shock to see Elway go after a quarterback with his first pick.

The Broncos were on hand for Allen’s pro day, and it’s not hard to envision Elway looking to a promising-but-imperfect prospect to land within the top five. Like some of the other quarterbacks taken so early, Allen will have the chance to hone his craft behind a proven veteran.

That should help Allen’s development nicely.