The Broncos’ selection of LSU center Lloyd Cushenberry closed the book on last year’s trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Steelers traded Nos. 20 and 52 in 2019 and No. 83 this year to the Broncos to move up to No. 10 and take inside linebacker Devin Bush, a foundation defender.
The Broncos drafted tight end Noah Fant (20th) and quarterback Drew Lock (42nd after a trade-up with Cincinnati) last year and Cushenberry (the presumed new starter) this year.
Who won the trade? Both teams. The Steelers coveted Bush and moved to get him. The Broncos capitalized on their extra draft capital to find starters.