Broncos could create future elite duo for cheap at position of need
The Denver Broncos have some needs that could be addressed in the draft, including some positions on defense. Yes, even though that was the better unit last year, as they finished as a top-15 defense, but were a top-five defense for most of the year. The 50 points they allowed the Las Angeles Rams to […]
The Denver Broncos have some needs that could be addressed in the draft, including some positions on defense. Yes, even though that was the better unit last year, as they finished as a top-15 defense, but were a top-five defense for most of the year.
The 50 points they allowed the Las Angeles Rams to score certainly didn't help.
Even though that unit is more polished, they could still add some guys to make it better. They need cornerbacks to go with one of the best in the league in Patrick Surtain II. Luckily for them, this draft is deep with defensive backs, including a guy that has huge potential and could be available when the Broncos make their first pick.
Kelee Ringo was an elite cornerback in college at the University of Georgia and is a winner, obviously. He has the size, speed, and tangibles to be a great cornerback in the NFL. In fact, he has the potential to be elite, and if the Broncos develop him the way they did Surtain, they could have an elite duo.
Here is what Pro Football Focus thinks about Ringo as a prospect:
Ringo is a mammoth cornerback at 6-foot-2 and 210 pounds. He’s built to play in a press-heavy defense on the outside. He’s just a touch inconsistent on his breaks and allowed 552 yards this past fall. Life is a lot easier at corner when you are bigger and faster than everyone you’re matched up against. That’s a skill set that will undoubtedly translate. Ringo’s best fit would be as an outside corner in a static coverage defense that puts him in a repetitive role. His range is also intriguing for a switch to safety. Ringo always seems like he playing catch-up. While he’s obviously adept at that, it’s not a viable strategy in the league. His anticipation has to improve.
Ringo allowed one touchdown last year on 77 targets in over 500 coverage snaps and 800 defensive snaps. He allowed quarterbacks to have a passer rating of sub-70 every year he played, which is amazing.
He has the stats to show that he can be elite, but he still has a lot to refine when it comes to his skill set. I think if the Broncos take him, they could have something special in a few years.
