Denver Broncos 2020 mock draft: Dominating the trenches

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GAINESVILLE, FL – OCTOBER 07: Lloyd Cushenberry III #79 of the LSU Tigers celebrates following a victory over the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) /

Third round (second pick)

Whether the Broncos end up having to change starters at center, right guard, or both remains to be seen.

With that said, Lloyd Cushenberry has the size, athleticism, and strength to jump in as a day-one starter at the center position in the NFL.

Cushenberry has to work on being more consistent in pushing guys back and using his feet to drive defenders, but he has NFL-ready skills at the center position and I think he could also play guard right away as well.

The Broncos have Connor McGovern on an expiring contract holding down the center spot, and while they would like to bring him back, the same may not be true of former big-money free agent pickup Ron Leary, who has struggled to stay healthy since signing with the Broncos in 2017.

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