Broncos' Justin Simmons: Could carve out early role
Simmons could step in early on sub-packages, the team's official site reports.
Analysis:
The Simmons pick likely has bigger implications in 2017, when Denver will likely need to replace starting free safety Darian Stewart. In the meantime, somebody needs to fill the departed David Bruton's shoes in big nickel and dime packages, allowing Stewart and T.J. Ward to move around. Simmons has the length and range to either play center field or match up with tight ends and big slot receivers. He also has ball skills, tallying five picks last year at Boston College.