Broncos Draft: Defensive Boost & Offensive Spark

0:00On April 3rd, the Denver Broncos are stacking their roster in this latest 2026 NFL mock draft, trading back from Pick 62. With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to snack picks, 77 and 155. They come away with serious defensive upgrades and fresh weapons for quarterback Beau Nix, all while sitting pretty in their win now window under Sean, Peyton. They start strong in round three at Pick 77, with Missouri linebacker Josiah Trotter, a physical downhill runner with good pursuit range, echoing his dad's style. Then in round four, they double up. Utah tied in Dallin Bentley, a breakout six foot three pass catcher with a unique skill set in Southeast. Louisiana defensive tackle Caleb Proctor, an explosive undersized penetrator with sack upside. Fans and analysts are buzzing about how this haul plugs gaps without forcing needs, especially after the Jalen Waddle trade left them waiting deep in, the draft. Trotter could start soon if his coverage clicks, while Bentley's late explosion

1:03mirrors top tied ends, giving Nix a reliable target over the middle. Deeper into rounds five through seven, they add Kansas State safety, VJ Payne for versatile back end play, Clemson running back Adam Randall with his. Receiver background for power back role, Cornerback Brent Austin from Cal, UCLA guard Garrett Diorgio for interior grit, and Kansas Whiteout. Emanuel Henderson Jr., who bounce back big with speed and big play potential. This mock using the new 8-Z simulator shows Denver building smart death, turning a late pick into a defensive boost and offensive spark that keeps. Their momentum rolling into the season.