Justin Gilbert, 2014 Defensive Backs Draft Prospects, Appears to have the Physical & "Social" Tools

Justin Gilbert plans visit to Broncos ahead of 2014 

NFL Draft

Oklahoma State defensive back Justin Gilbert runs a drill at the 

NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis on Feb. 25, 2014. 

(Michael Conroy, +The Associated Press )

Despite 15 wins, a Super Bowl appearance and a free-agent haul, the Broncos have needs.

They are looking to add depth, if not immediate contributors at cornerback, linebacker and the offensive line. Even with the addition of Aqib Talib, the Broncos could use help on the perimeter to protect themselves as Chris Harris recovers from knee surgery.

Justin Gilbert fits the bill. The 6-foot, 202-pound Oklahoma State star tweeted that he will visit the Broncos this week in advance of the upcoming May 8-10 draft.

Would love to see @JGil_4 in that Black and Gold! #whodat #wedat #saints @CowboyFB @OSUAthletics pic.twitter.com/P1sDRolaAK

— MsMayHemDat (@msmayhemfamous) April 15, 2014

Gilbert is long, rangy and fast. He clocked a 4.37 in the 40-yard dash at the NFL combine and ran back six kickoffs for scores for the +Oklahoma State Cowboys. 

From his account @JGil_4: New York Tmrw to visit the +New York Jets, followed by +Denver Broncos, +Detroit Lions, & +Atlanta Falcons ✈️✈️ wish me luck #Business #BusyWeek #Blessed #Grateful

Never hate on others success. We all making it. Just taking different ways to get there! @jgil_4… http://t.co/LppJEIhiSQ
— Chris Parks (@cparks01) April 22, 2014

Talib Headed to Denver with New England in Rearview: Broncos FA Movement Making Serious Splash in NFL Free Agency

+Denver Broncos sign Aqib Talib to 6 year deal, DRC offer Withdrawn

Aqib Talib, suited up for the Patriots in 2013, signs with AFC Rival, Denver Broncos. Big wave
signing in +NFL 2014 free agency. Appears that DRC will not be back with Denver. 

DRC apparently took his time, an afternoon, and John Elway, the Denver Broncos snatch up another big addition to their defensive backfield, Aqib Talib, an unrestricted free agent that was on the +New England Patriots roster and key cog in Head Coach Bill Belichick scheme. The length or size of the offer may be what was withdrawn from their own standout Pro-Bowl CB, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and perhaps they're still talking. It reunites former +Kansas Jayhawks' college teammates, Chris Harris and Aqib Talib also. Love the corner DRC was for the Broncos, but with the addition of a viable top CB, Talib, and SS, T.J. Ward immediately bolsters the AFC Champions backfield and what was the most inconsistent aspects of their defense, the pass defense. They can be great corners but without a pass rush, it won't matter. The one aspect that cannot be overlooked, both of these players create havoc and turnovers. An aspect the Broncos defense had issues with last season, creating turnovers. This is an absolute great first 8 hours for the 2014 off season of the Broncos. And it also is a big right hook or Elway dart to the Patriots too!! Go :D!

The #Broncos have agreed to terms with UFA CB Aqib Talib on a six-year contract. — Denver Broncos (@Broncos) March 12, 2014

Broncos team sources tell me the team has withdrawn it's offer to DRC.

— Vic Lombardi (@VicLombardi) March 12, 2014