2018 NFL Mock Draft: Jets Start Bidding War for #1 Pick

DT. Washington. Vita Vea . 24. player. 45. What a difference a year makes. Though the Denver Broncos still had one of the most lethal pass defenses of 2017, they were quietly much, much worse against the run. They finished the season 28th in the NFL. That’s not the recipe for winning defense. A big reason for the drop off was the loss of inside linebacker Danny Trevathan and the overall regression of the defensive line play. Particularly in the middle. <p>Signing Domata Peko is a temporary solution, if that. He’s nowhere near the player he was a few years ago. That’s why they grab Vita Vea here. He’s a big body who knows how to anchor in place, swallowing up gaps. At the same time he maintains a surprising degree of quickness and athleticism for his size, enabling him to remain a factor on passing downs.</p>