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Broncos' 2026 Draft: Tight End, Trenches, Backfield

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The Denver Broncos, after a successful 2025 season, face roster gaps heading into the 2026 draft. They lost defensive tackle John Franklin-Myers and traded for Jaylen Waddle, costing their first-round pick. Chad Reuters mock draft suggests they address their needs with Stanford tight end Sam Roush in round two, Missouri defensive tackle Chris McClellan in round four, and Oregon linebacker Bryce Boettcher in round five. They also add Kentucky running back Seth McGowan in round five. This draft haul aims to strengthen their tight end position, trenches, and backfield, setting them up for another contention run.

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Broncos' 2026 Draft: Tight End, Trenches, Backfield

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0:00It's April 4th. I'm Cory with the story, and this is NFL News Today, your AI-powered football briefing. The Denver Broncos wrote high last season as the top seed in the AFC, pushing deep into the playoffs, but now they face some roster gaps heading into. The 2026 draft. They lost defensive tackle John Franklin Myers to free agency with the Titans, and that blockbuster trade for Miami's Jalen Waddle cost there. First round pick, dropping them to the end of Round 2. Chad Reuter from NFL.com just dropped a fresh 5-round mock-trap tailored for Denver, zeroing in on their biggest holes. First up at pick number 62 overall in Round 2, they grabbed Stanford Titan Sam Roush to bolster that position, even with Adam Trautman back. Day 3 brings reinforcements at Round 4. Pick number 108 were Missouri defensive tackle Chris McClellan steps in. SEC tested and ready to plug the line right away. Three picks later at number 111, Oregon linebacker Bryce Boatcher,

1:00joins after a strong pre-drav visit with the team, fitting there. Immediate contributor mold. In Round 5, at number 170, Kentucky running back Seth McGowan adds depth behind J.K. Dobbins and rookie RJ Harvey solid insurance at. 24 years old with college polish to sparred Bow-Nix's offense. They wrap with 3-7's rounders, but this haul smartly targets tight end, the trenches and backfield playmakers setting Denver up smooth for. Another contention run.

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