Broncos' Draft Haul: Strengthening Running Game

0:00On March 12, the Denver Broncos are building a solid draft hall for the 2026 NFL draft. They hold at least one pick in every round except the six, with two selections in the fourth round from a trade sending wide receiver Devon Velle to the New Orleans Saints. On top of that, the lead just awarded them two seventh round compensatory picks for losing running back Chavante Williams and punter Riley Dixon last year. These extra picks give the team flexibility heading into the draft. They could package them to move up the board or target undrafted free agents they like, much like they did with Titan Caleb Loaner recently. Analysts are already projecting running back options across the rounds based on consensus big boards. Fans and scouts here real need their running back after recent departures and the Broncos could find immediate help. A top prospect like Notre Dame's Jeremiah Love stands out as a do-it-all back who might tempt them to trade into the first round, though he's likely, gone early. Later rounds offer solid fits too, from Arkansas's Mike Washington Jr. in the second,

1:04to power runners like Washington's Jonah Coleman in the third, and Penn State's K-Tron Allen in the fourth. Deber picks include Kentucky's Seth McGowan, Texas A&M's LeBion Moss, and Clemson's Adam Randall, each bringing size, power, or versatility. Despite some injury or usage concerns, with draft boards still shaping up, the Broncos sit in a strong spot to address their backfield and boost the offense next year.