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Denver Broncos' 2016 draft class: Analysis, grades, best picks, highlights

With the 2016 NFL draft now complete, every fan wants to review his or her team's draft. Where were the reaches? Was there enough value? Any potential busts?

ESPN Insider's NFL draft experts are here to provide a full recaps of every team.

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Denver Broncos

Scouts Inc. on 2016 class

1 (26) Paxton Lynch, QB, Memphis | Highlights

What he brings: At just under 6-foot-7 and 244 pounds, Lynch has one of the strongest arms and highest ceilings in this class. He's an above-average athlete, showing the ability to extend plays with his mobility and pick up first downs when he scrambles. Lynch lacks polish, though. He played in a scheme that simplified his reads, and he doesn't always see the entire field despite his height. He fails to locate the open man at times.

How he fits: Trades with the 49ers and/or the Eagles never materialized and Mark Sanchez isn't the long-term answer at QB, so general manager John Elway fills the Broncos greatest need by taking Lynch. Lynch is a developmental prospect and this is a bit of a reach, as he needs to work on his ability to read coverages and isn't ready to start right away. However, he has great size, a strong arm and his mobility makes him a good fit for head coach Gary Kubiak's offense. -- Steve Muench


2 (63) Adam Gotsis, DE, Georgia Tech | Highlights

What he brings: Gotsis is an Australian native who has just four years of experience playing football, but he improved every year at Georgia Tech. He has ideal measurables with quality bulk, long arms and heavy hands that provide him with excellent point-of-attack skills. He is most effective as an interior pass-rusher, where he uses his quickness and power combination to gain initial leverage on blockers. Gotsis is coming off a season-ending knee injury, but assuming he checks out medically, he has the size, athleticism, versatility and physical edge to develop into a starter, ideally as a 5-technique for a base 3-4 scheme. -- Kevin Weidl

How he fits: Denver signed Jared Crick but it also lost Malik Jackson to free agency and needed to add depth along the defensive line. Gotsis is similar to Derek Wolfe in that he has the ability to play on the outside, where he's stout against the run, or on the inside, where he has the potential to develop into a disruptive pass-rusher. He's a perfect fit for the Broncos. -- Steve Muench


3 (98) Justin Simmons, S, Boston College | Highlights

What he brings: Simmons has an excellent size and athleticism combination, and he tested extremely well at the combine. He displays very good range in coverage and has a knack for manufacturing plays in big moments. Simmons takes quality angles in run support but needs to continue to get stronger in this area to become a more consistent finisher. He should add immediate depth and help on special teams with the potential to quickly push for a starting job. -- Kevin Weidl

How he fits: Denver needed to add depth at safety where Darian Stewart is entering the final year of his contract. Simmons' athletic ability and above-average cover skills make him a good fit for defensive coordinator Wade Phillips' scheme. Simmons profiles as an effective complement to thumper T.J. Ward if the Broncos part ways with Stewart next year. -- Steve Muench


4 (136) Devontae Booker, RB, Utah | Highlights

What he brings: Booker is a highly competitive and determined runner who brings versatility in the passing game. He has adequate vision and patience as a runner, but he doesn't have elite elusiveness or power as a runner. He is shifty enough and runs with good pad level, however, to churn out yards after contact. Booker comes with durability concerns after a season-ending knee injury last year and also has some ball security issues. But he could develop into a change-of-pace back for a team. -- Kevin Weidl

How he fits: Denver signed C.J. Anderson to a four-year deal and brought Ronnie Hillman back, but Hillman's deal is only through 2016 and Denver finished 17th in rushing yards per game last year. A knee injury likely caused Booker to drop, but we gave him a third-round grade based on his tape. He should contribute on third down early in his career and he has the potential to develop into a starter for the Broncos down the road. -- Steve Muench


5 (144) Connor Mcgovern, OG, Missouri | Highlights

What he brings: McGovern has experience playing both tackle spots at Missouri but projects as a guard at the next level. Physically, he does not have an elite trait but he brings quality awareness and plays with an edge. McGovern is more of a positional blocker who is best fit for a zone-blocking scheme. He has the potential to become a versatile reserve and could potentially end up being a starter with the proper development. -- Kevin Weidl


6 (176) Andy Janovich, FB, Nebraska | Highlights

What he brings: A former walk-on, Janovich is an effective lead blocker and between-the-tackles runner. While he didn't play a big role in Nebraska's passing attack, he's shown upside as a receiver given the opportunity and he has the potential to develop into a core special teams player. -- Steve Muench


6 (219) Will Parks, S, Arizona

What he brings: He brings a physical element to his game with the ability to strike as tackler. He has average instincts and needs become more consistent in coverage. -- Kevin Weidl


7 (228) Riley Dixon, PT, Syracuse | Highlights

What he brings: Dixon was a senior bowl invite and hard worker who has improved his leg strength and placement throughout his career but needs to continue to quicken his delivery process.-- Steve Muench


Mel Kiper's Draft Grade: B-

Kiper: Paxton Lynch was the No. 4 quarterback on my board, with the top two picks (Goff, Wentz) and Connor Cook rated ahead of him. The league clearly spoke on Cook, and Denver clearly showed its affection for Lynch, as they moved up to get him, flipping Seattle a valuable pick to move up. I think Lynch is a gifted project, but I wouldn't want to start him in 2016 and maybe 2017. Under the guidance of Gary Kubiak (and John Elway), well, then it becomes hard to bet against his long-term potential given the elite physical skills. Adam Gotsis was my No. 55 player in the draft and Denver got him at No. 63 - that's a nice addition after the departure of Malik Jackson. My favorite pick in this class is Justin Simmons, my No. 4 safety. Steal at the end of Round 3. Devontae Booker can give them third-down help at running back right away. They got a needed guard in Connor Mcgovern in Round 5. Overall, it'll come down to Lynch, the question is how long Denver is willing to wait on him.


Todd McShay's favorite pick

Adam Gotsis, DE, Georgia Tech (No. 63 pick)

The Broncos knew they had to add a defensive end with versatility after losing Malik Jackson in free agency. They did that with Gotsis, who is a perfect fit for Wade Phillips' system with his ability to penetrate as an inside rusher and set the edge as a 5-technique. When I first watched his tape, I remember thinking This might be Malik Jackson. Gotsis has a lot of upside within this system. So does third-round safety Justin Simmons. He's a good man-to-man cover safety with the athleticism to improve within the structure of an elite defense.