Broncos Draft: Filling Defensive Gaps

0:00On February 27th, the Denver Broncos had a stellar 2025-26 season, finishing with a 14-3 record tied for the best in. The league and earning four first team All-Pros. They reached the AFC Championship, but fell short in a tight 10-7 loss to the New England Patriots. Now, all eyes turned to the upcoming NFL draft as they aimed to build on that success and chase a deeper playoff run. Earlier this week, the team stabilized its staff by retaining defensive coordinator Vance Joseph and promoting Davis Webb to offensive coordinator. With a strong roster overall, Denver sits late in the draft order, giving them flexibility to target specific gaps or grab the top talent available. Fans are still buzzing with what ifs from that heartbreaking defeat, like injuries or weather impacting the game, but many are choosing to celebrate. The franchise record achievements instead of dwelling on the pain. The off-season brings uncertainty, yet excitement builds around reinforcing a defense that led the league in sex over the past two years.

1:02Linebacker stands out as the biggest need after a season plagued by injuries to starters. Dre Greenlaw and Alex Singleton, plus Prospect Drew Sanders. Singleton hits free agency at age 32, and his coverage issues raised doubts, so adding use there could lock down the position for years. Meanwhile, the defensive line might open a spot if free agent John Franklin Myers departs after his solid seven and a half sacks. Back up Malcolm Roach could step up, but drafting death keeps their past rush dominant. It's early, with two months until draft day, and trades or free agency still in play, but nailing that first round pick could propel the Broncos' right. Back to contention.