More pass-rush needed on defensive line

Editor’s note: This is the sixth in a series of NFL draft previews as it relates to the Broncos. Today: Defensive tackles

April 10: Quarterbacks | April 11: Running backs | April 12: Wide receivers | Thursday: Tight ends | Friday: Offensive line 

Wednesday: Edge rushers

Broncos’ in-house offseason moves: Signed Zach Allen (three years, $45.75 million), signed Jordan Jackson (one year, $750,000).

Under contract: Allen, Jordan, D.J. Jones (two years), Mike Purcell (one year), Matt Henningsen (three years), Eyioma Uwazurike (three years), Jonathan Harris (one year), Elijah Garcia (two years).

Need scale (1-10): 7. Denver replaced Dre’Mont Jones with Allen this offseason but also lost DeShawn Williams to Carolina. The Broncos will expect second-year jumps from Henningsen and…