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in Denver for at least another season."As expected DeMarcus Ware Jersey , the Broncos have announced they will pick up the option for both Emmanuel Sanders and Chris Harris Jr.These moves were expected as John Elway had indicated weeks ago.The Broncos pick up the $1.5 million option for Sanders’ $10.25 million paycheck, as well as the $1 million option for Harris Jr.’s $7.9 million salary.There had been some speculation about Sanders as the offseason approached since the veteran wideout had been rehabbing a torn Achilles since December and was heading into the final year of his contract.But John Elway noted in his NFL Combine presser that the Broncos were planning to bring Sanders back - probably because Elway realized what everyone else noticed last season too - as good as Courtland Sutton and DaeSean Hamilton will be, the offense needed a veteran wide receiver, especially the third-down clutch receiver that Sanders has been again and again.And as far as Sanders’ rehab on the Achilles injury goes, No. 10 says he is ahead of schedule.Harris Jr. was another key keeper for Elway, especially now that Antonio Brown is going to Raiders. And as the only remaining member of the vaunted No Fly Zone, Denver had to keep Harris Jr. given the AFC West opponents this defense will face twice a year - Tyreek Hill and Antonio Brown leading the list.Now Elway just needs to find another worthy cornerback to give Strap Harris some help. The Denver Broncos are in dire need of a linebacker with sideline-to-sideline athleticism. North Carolina State product Germaine Pratt would provide that for the franchise’s defense."It’s been a long ride since the end of the season, but the 2019 NFL Draft is less than two weeks away. During that time frame, one of the key areas fans have been hoping the Denver Broncos address early on the draft is the inside linebacker position. While the team has a handful of quality players on the roster Dre’Mont Jones Jersey 2019 , finding a prospect with sideline-to-sideline athleticism is paramount for Vic Fangio’s defense. Throughout the process, LSU’s Devin White and Michigan’s Devin Bush have been linked to the franchise the most with their first round selection. At this point in time, it seems like White is a mortal lock to go well before the Broncos pick at tenth overall. Furthermore, it has yet to be determined if John Elway and his scouting staff have a high grade on the former Wolverine.If the Broncos opt to forego addressing linebacker in the first round, they will have to seek out options later on in the draft. NC State product Germaine Pratt is someone they will likely consider. For his first two seasons with the Wolfpack Pratt was a free safety, but transitioned to linebacker after his 2016 season which was missed due to a shoulder injury. He only started one game for their defense in 2017, but ranked fourth on the team in tackles. Pratt saved his best for last once he became a full-time starter in 2018 — posting 104 tackles, 10 for loss and 6 sacks. Though he is not yet the sum of his parts, Pratt’s athleticism and nose for the football stand out on tape. He is a prospect who has an incredibly high ceiling and many scouts and analysts believe his best football is ahead of him. Let’s take a deeper look at what Pratt has to offer and where I feel his overall value in this year’s draft.Germaine Pratt — Inside linebacker — NC StateHeight: 6’2” Weight: 240 lbs.Bench Press: 24 reps | Arm Length: 31 5/8” | Hands: 9 1/8”40 Yard Dash: 4.57 | 3 Cone Drill: N/A | 20 Yard Shuttle: N/AFilm Room and HighlightsHart’s Scouting ReportPositives: Former safety recruit with top-end athleticism and three-down ability at the next level. Boasts incredible range Cheap Dre’Mont Jones Jersey , short area quickness and closing burst. Experienced and comfortable while dropping into coverage. Shows quality ability to blitz the quarterback. Effective run stopper who rarely misses tackles and finishes plays with tremendous pop. Has been a productive reserve role player, especially on special teams. Also sports multiple defensive scores on his resume throughout his career.Negatives: Only has one year of experience as a starter and is still getting acclimated to the linebacker position. Much work is needed with respect to block shedding and processing what is going on in front of him. Needs to be more diligent attacking downhill and sticking to his gap assignments. Shoulder injury that required surgery caused him to miss the entire 2016 season.Overall: Top 100 prospect. As mentioned earlier, Pratt is still developing his overall game as a linebacker with just a dozen starts underneath his belt at the position. His sideline-to-sideline athleticism and coverage skills match up incredibly well with what Fangio asks of his linebackers in his defensive scheme. If he is able to grow mentally and improve upon his play development and diagnosis skills, he has the tools to become a very good starter in the league. Does Germaine Pratt make sense for the Broncos?Absolutely. If the Broncos don’t address linebacker with their first two selections, Pratt should be on their priority list late on Day 2 in this year’s draft. He may not come in right away and start due to the deficiencies mentioned above, but by his second season in the National Football League, Pratt should cement himself as a starting caliber player manning the middle of a franchise’s defense.