| 2012 Mock Draft - Denver Broncos |
| Last Updated: April 26, 2012 |
Mock Draft: Picks 1-16 - Picks 17-32 - Round 2 - Round 3 - Rounds 4-7 |
| 25. Denver Broncos |
University of Alabama
After selecting Von Miller in the first round last year, the Broncos will look to add another quality linebacker in the first this year. Denver's defense continues to get better, and its offensive woes are likely over after signing Peyton Manning in free agency. Hightower is a thumping, 265 pound middle linebacker with impressive speed for his size. He has the ability to get to the quarterback and stuff the run, and gives the Broncos' defense a toughness it has been searching for in recent years. Hightower has a high ceiling and the Broncos get incredibly lucky that he is still available after the Steelers' pick at 24.
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Also Considered: Stephen Hill (WR-Georgia Tech), Peter Konz (C-Wisconsin), Michael Brockers (DT-LSU)
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