AFC West Draft Showdown: Broncos, Raiders, Chiefs, Chargers

0:00On April 23rd, Broncos fans, the 2026 NFL Draft kicks off tonight without our squad on the clock in round 1. But we already scored big by landing Jalen Waddle to juice up the offense. Our first pick hits at 60 second overall in round 2, so tonight's all about watching the AFC West shake out as rivals load up on talent. Raiders sit pretty at number 1, heavy favorites to grab Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza to pair with Ashton Johnty and Brock Bowers, aiming to flip their basement dwelling squad. They pack 10 picks, six in the top four rounds, giving new coach Clint Kubiak serious ammo for turnaround. Meanwhile, cheese hold two first rounders at 9 and 29, plus five in the top 1-10, primed a snag top cornerbacks or edge rushers or. Even trade up for a stud. Chargers with five picks all in the top 1-25, and edge guides replace aging Khalil Mac and beef up both lines.

1:02This influx hits hard in our brutal division, forcing Broncos country to brace for stiffer competition while we wait. Pass drafts delivered gyms like Nick Bonito and Marvin Mims at the end of round 2, so a run on edges, receivers and linemen tonight could drop. Perfect fits right to us. George Patton and Sean Payton feel solid from 45 to 75 overall. If stars align, expect them to pounce and trade up for a long-term fix that keeps us rolling strong. That's your update from NFL News Today, powered by AI.