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Broncos get defensive help, draft DeMarcus Walker

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - DECEMBER 30: DeMarcus Walker #44 and head coach Jimbo Fisher of the Florida State Seminoles celebrate their 33 to 32 win over the Michigan Wolverines during the Capitol One Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium on December 30, 2016 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

  • The Denver Broncos drafted Florida State defensive lineman DeMarcus Walker with the 19th pick in the second round of the NFL draft Friday.
  • Walker's 63 total pressures ranked third among all ACC 4-3 DEs.
  • Walker's 89.4 overall grade ranked eighth among all FBS edge defenders.
  • Walker's pass-rush grade of 89.2 ranked second among all ACC edge defenders.
  • Walker can play both inside and outside, with Jared Crick (41.3) struggling on the interior for the Broncos in 2016.

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