How would studying the past nine draft classes influence how the Denver Broncos set up their draft board? The Broncos' top draft needs are tight end, inside linebacker, and defensive line.

I did the research. After using data visualization to analyze every NFL Draft since 2010, I've come to the conclusion that there are 10 optimal objectives that the Broncos should have in 2019. Today I'm going to break down this strategy, which could minimize the possibility of the Broncos busting on draft picks, and maximize the potential to hit big.

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Denver also has secondary needs at cornerback, quarterback, and interior offensive line. The team would be wise to look at offensive tackle either in this draft of the next because Garett Bolles will likely be a free agent casualty after the 2020 season.

This analysis will shed some light on the strategy for each of those positions based on the performance of every player drafted since 2010. There are many more insights to be gleaned but it should be understood that none of these are absolutes. There are exceptions to every rule.

The idea, though, is understand these 10 strategies going in, and doing so will maximize Denver's odds of hitting it out of the park in 2019, and avoiding the dreaded busts. Let's get to Strategy No. 1.

Note: Value is performance value based on "on field performance". I used the Car AV and Dr AV metrics from Pro Football Reference. Decent methodology and it removes my "judgment", which mitigates bias and lends to the credibility.