Denver Broncos 2021 mock draft: Trevor Lawrence suddenly an option

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WEST POINT, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 05: Christian Anderson #4 of the Army Black Knights runs with the ball against Reed Blankenship #12 of the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in the first half at Michie Stadium on September 5, 2020 in West Point, New York. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images) /

Justin Simmons is a free agent in 2021 and Kareem Jackson has one year left on his deal and could potentially be a cap casualty.

Even if the Broncos keep both Simmons and Jackson — one of the best safety tandems in the NFL — for another season in 2021, it’s likely they will need to draft some reinforcements for the future of the position.

Reed Blankenship is flying a bit under the radar right now, but he’s got some intriguing potential for the next level if he can stay healthy.

Similar to the way the Broncos use Kareem Jackson all over the place, Blankenship seemingly is in the mix every single play for Middle Tennessee. He flies to the ball in the running game and has eight career interceptions in coverage.

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If his health is a major question, he could be an option for later than the fourth round, but this gives an idea of the position groups the Broncos could be targeting in the 2021 NFL Draft or 2021 offseason in general and some of the players who could fill those needs.

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