Building around Nix is not limited to skill players, though. Denver could use a starting running back, a long-term tight end and another playmaker at wide receiver, but the Broncos won't overlook the defense in this year's NFL draft.

Bo Nix led the Denver Broncos to the NFL playoffs as a rookie, but building around him might not mean what fans expect. Defense could be the key to Denver’s next step.

The Broncos have said they will add a running back in this draft. Omarion Hampton and TreVeyon Henderson could both be early options.

Woody Paige, who is on a very impressive run of Broncos first-pick draft predictions, calling the team's debut selection correctly in four of the past five years, has made his off