2. Christian McCaffrey, RB, Stanford
Typing that out was incredibly hard to do. Much like many Bronco fans and members of the media, McCaffrey has been my favorite prospect for the Broncos all along. There has been no more talked about prospect than former Bronco Ed McCaffrey‘s son.
The link between Christian McCaffrey and the Denver Broncos runs deep. From family ties, to the Broncos’ need of a playmaker on offense, McCaffrey to the Broncos would be a match made in Heaven.
Unfortunately, McCaffrey will be long gone by the time the Broncos are on the clock at pick no. 20. Most mocks have McCaffrey going to the Carolina Panthers at pick no. 8, and some have him going even higher. To move up from 20 into the top 10 would require at least the Broncos’ second round pick and probably more.
That’s just a cost that GM John Elway can not and will not commit to. And the Broncos have too many needs elsewhere to sacrifice precious draft picks for one player.
Barring a blockbuster trade, or an unforeseen slide of McCaffrey’s draft stock, it appears he will not be following his father’s footsteps in Denver.
