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Broncos Select Justin Hollins, Edge Rusher Out Of Oregon, In Fifth Round

(CBS4) - The Broncos selected Justin Hollins, a linebacker from Oregon with the 156th overall pick (Round 5, Pick No. 18) in the 2019 NFL Draft. The sleek, springy edge rusher is the second defensive player drafted in this year's NFL Draft after Dre'Mont Jones, a defensive lineman from Ohio State.

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Justin Hollins of the Oregon Ducks holds the defensive MVP Trophy after the Ducks defeated the Michigan State Spartans 7-6 in the Redbox Bowl at Levi's Stadium on December 31, 2018 in Santa Clara, Calif. (credit: Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Hollins had a total of 8 forced fumbles in 2017 and 2018, the most in the nation over that span. He was the East-West Shrine Game defensive MVP and the only FBS player last season with at least 5 sacks (he had 6.5), 5 forced fumbles, and an interception.

Broncos GM John Elway said on Twitter Hollins is "a big and athletic linebacker who can play inside and outside."

"His athleticism also will help us on special teams," Elway said.

The Broncos have the following remaining selections in this year's draft.

Sixth Round: (212th overall, from 49ers)
Seventh Round: Pick No. 23 (237th overall, from Houston)

The final rounds of the draft are taking place on Saturday.

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The draft is taking place in downtown Nashville.

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