Broncos' Day 3 Draft Picks: Shoring Up Needs

0:00On April 25, two days into the 2026 NFL draft, the Denver Broncos snagged one player so far, athletic defensive lineman Tyler Oniadom to shore up their front. They got seven picks left, including two early in the fourth round, one in the fifth, one-sixth, and three straight seventh rounders. Day three kicks off with solid options still on the board for Lionbacker, tight end, running back in offensive tackle. At Lionbacker, top towns from schools like Pittsburgh, Alabama, and LSU remained. Guys who excel in coverage or stuffing the run, which could. Supercharged this defense that struggled there for years. The tight end spot stands out as Denver's biggest offensive gap, but players from NC State Texas and Baylor fit perfectly reliable catchers for. Short gains or athletic route runners to stretch the field, even if blocking ain't their strongest suit. Running back depth calls for a north-south grinder like Penn State's Nicholas Singleton, who falls forward for tough yards, or a big-body convert, like Clemson's Adam Randall to back up

1:03JK Dobbins. Up front at tackle, future planning means eyeing athletic projects from Penn State or Oregon to groom behind vets like Garibolas. With these picks coming fast, the Broncos can grab high-value fits without reaching, building a balanced roster that hits needs on both sides of the ball right now.