The Broncos will meet with Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen on Monday, reports Mike Klis of 9News (Twitter link). This will mark the third time Denver has visited with Allen following summits at the Senior Bowl and the scouting combine.
Given that the Broncos hold the fifth overall pick, they could look to secure a franchise quarterback even after signing veteran Case Keenum last month. It’s not a given that one of the top four signal-callers will still be on the board at No. 5, but Denver has now met or plans to meet with Allen, Sam Darnold, Josh Rosen, and Baker Mayfield.
In addition to adding Keenum this offseason, the Broncos also traded former starter Trevor Siemian to the Vikings, leaving at least one void on the club’s quarterback depth chart. 2016 first-round pick Paxton Lynch is still on the roster, but he’s failed to produce despite numerous opportunities and doesn’t figure to factor into Denver’s long-term plans. Allen, or another one of the draft’s top signal-callers, would give the Broncos another option given that Keenum’s contract only runs through the 2019 campaign.
Allen is among the most divisive prospects in the 2018 draft, as the 6’5″, 230-pounder offers tantalizing physical tools but is short on results. During his final seasons at Wyoming, Allen completed only 56.3% of his passes for 1,812 yards, 16 touchdowns, and six interceptions.
The only way the Broncos couldn’t grab one of the top 4 QB prospects at No. 5 would be if for some reason the Browns trade one of their two top 4 picks. Assuming they don’t, the Browns wouldn’t take two QBs. They’d go get Chubb at 4, and three of the four QBs would be drafted, maybe even two (pending NYG’s moves to either draft Barkley, a QB, or trade down). Either way, it leaves at least one for Denver.
It would shock the NFL draft if Allen drops to 5. I think their best bet would be Mayfield. Who knows what happens. This draft should be interesting the first 2 rounds.
Hopefully Broncos pass on qb and get A stud at a different position. Draft album in 2nd or 3rd round.