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Broncos select Dre’mont Jones, add depth to defensive line

Sep 1, 2018; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Dre'Mont Jones (86) sacks Oregon State Beavers quarterback Conor Blount (2) during the second quarter at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

After going offense with the first three picks of the NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos added some beef to the defensive line in the third round. With the No. 71 overall pick, Denver selected Ohio State defensive tackle Dre’Mont Jones.

Jones, a 6-foot-3, 286 pound DT, played in 37 games over three seasons. Over that time, Jones racked up 22 tackles for loss and 9.5 sacks. As a senior, recorded a career-high 26 solo tackles and 13 sacks in 2018.

Remaining Picks:

Round 5: 148th-overall pick, 156th-overall pick (from Minnesota)

Round 7: 237th-overall pick (from Houston)

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