John Elway provides his rationale for the Broncos picks during the draft

After each draft choice he made, the Broncos general manager took to Twitter to share his thoughts on the team's selections

BY JAMES MERILATT

Apr 25, 2020, 9:46 AM Updated: Apr 26, 2020, 2:26 pm

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With NFL executives all quarantined in their own homes, and the media having to abide by the same stay-at-home orders from coast to coast, the 2020 NFL Draft has been unlike any in the league’s history. The entire proceedings have been conducted virtually, from the announcement of the picks by Roger Goodell in his basement to the communication between teams, players, the media and everyone else involved.

That has made the flow of information a little tricky, although things have gone relatively smoothly so far. To help with this, the Broncos are reaching out directly to their fans, providing their thoughts on the team’s selections.

Throughout the draft, John Elway used Twitter to offer his rationale for the team’s picks. Here’s what Denver’s executive vice president of football operations / general manager had to say about the newest Broncos:

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Round 1 | Pick 15
Jerry Jeudy | WR | Alabama

Thrilled to be able to select Jerry Jeudy with the 15th overall pick.

He’s an explosive player who was the top WR on our board. Jerry’s an excellent route runner who knows how to get open, and he’s from a winning program at Alabama.

Excited to add Jerry to the Broncos! pic.twitter.com/hMGlVyCs2A

— John Elway (@johnelway) April 24, 2020

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Round 2 | Pick 46
K.J. Hamler | WR | Penn State

We’ve taken WR KJ Hamler from Penn State with the 46th overall pick. He’s an electric player with excellent speed and high character.

KJ’s also an outstanding kickoff and punt returner who can help us on special teams. pic.twitter.com/kPkbjuKg5w

— John Elway (@johnelway) April 25, 2020

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Round 3 | Pick 77
Michael Ojemudia | CB | Iowa

Michael Ojemudia from Iowa is an extremely talented & bright corner we’re excited to add to the Broncos in the third round of the draft. He’s an exceptional tackler with good instincts and movement! pic.twitter.com/kzFAXEwij9

— John Elway (@johnelway) April 25, 2020

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Round 3 | Pick 85
Lloyd Cushenberry | C | LSU

Lloyd Cushenberry is a strong, powerful center that we’ve drafted in the third round from LSU. He gives great effort, is from a championship program and has outstanding leadership qualities. pic.twitter.com/gNCeEOG0Yq

— John Elway (@johnelway) April 25, 2020

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Round 3 | Pick 95
McTelvin Agim | DE | Arkansas

McTelvin Agim, our third-round DL from Arkansas, has a lot of top traits as a player and person. He’s a good inside pass rusher with double-digit sacks for his career and was also very impressive in All-Star Games. pic.twitter.com/P4GcpkuOHx

— John Elway (@johnelway) April 25, 2020

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Round 4 | Pick 118
Albert Okwuegbunam | TE | Missouri

We’ve selected Missouri TE Albert Okwuegbunam in the fourth round.

Albert has a great combination of size and speed, running a 4.49, and can block & recover. He had a great year with Drew in ‘18 as an added bonus! pic.twitter.com/zE8ElHr12G

— John Elway (@johnelway) April 25, 2020

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Round 5 | Pick 178
Justin Strnad | LB | Wake Forest

We’ve taken Wake Forest LB Justin Strnad in the fifth round. A smart player with good cover skills. Justin also has solid range and movement in space! pic.twitter.com/A69zlQqmM5

— John Elway (@johnelway) April 25, 2020

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Round 6 | Pick 181
Netane Muti | G | Fresno State

In the sixth round, we’ve taken guard Netane Muti from Fresno St. A strong, powerful and tough player who did 44 reps at 225 at the combine. Netane is a powerful run blocker and a strong anchor vs bullrushers as well. pic.twitter.com/07ghxsvcXG

— John Elway (@johnelway) April 25, 2020

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Round 7 | Pick 252
Tyrie Cleveland | WR | Florida

Selected WR Tyrie Cleveland from Florida in the seventh round. He’s got great size & speed and is tough. He’s a physical receiver who is also very good on special teams. pic.twitter.com/ID3WMtBfkW

— John Elway (@johnelway) April 25, 2020

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Round 7 | Pick 254
Derrek Tuszka | Edge | North Dakota State

Our final pick of the draft was edge rusher Derrek Tuszka of North Dakota State. He gives great effort and plays his tail off. Good speed, good character and has a chance to really develop. pic.twitter.com/Kx4fRTbJmV

— John Elway (@johnelway) April 26, 2020