Broncos' 2026 Draft: Stars Late, Depth Early

0:00On April 22nd, the 2026 NFL draft kicks off in just hours, and the Denver Broncos are geared up despite no pick until late in the second, round. That blackbuster trade for wide receiver Jalen Waddle cost them a first and third rounder to the dolphins, but it beefed up their passing game big. Time. They kept nearly all their free agents from last season's AFC Championship squad, losing just defensive tackle John Franklin Myers and safety PJ. Their only outside signing so far is safety Tyson Anderson from the Bengals, so the depth chart looks familiar across the board. Fans are buzzing about needs like running back depth behind J.K. Dobbins and Julio McLaughlin, a pass catching tied in to spice of Adam Troutman and Evan Ingram, plus linebackers in line help on both sides. The wide receiver room got elite with Waddle joining Cortland Sutton and Marvin Mims. Quarterback stays locked with bow nicks leading Jared Stidham and Sam Ellinger, while defense eyes edge rushers or linebackers depending on Jonah.

1:03Ellis's role, special teams look steady, but they might draft long snapper competition. Expect the Broncos to snag future stars late, maybe ten or more undrafted free agents, turning this solid core into another contender. That's your update from NFL News Today, Power by AI.