Broncos' Draft-Heavy Strategy: High Risk, High Reward

0:00On March 15th, the Denver Broncos are standing out in free agency by not signing a single outside player so far. Instead, they've resigned all but five of their own free agents and are banking heavily on their 2025 draft class, developing plus the upcoming 2026 draft. General Manager George Patton has made 38 draft picks since joining the team. Across various metrics like stats, games played, and contract status, the Broncos rank about 12th and overall draft value league-wide, boosted, mainly by players like Rush Linebacker, Jonathan Cooper, and Sinner Luke Wattenberg. Fans and analysts praise Payton's eye for value, but the hit rate sits around 10 out of those 38 picks, or roughly 26%. Depending on the criteria, that's solid but not elite, with some key players like running back to Vante Williams falling short due to injuries or trades. Looking ahead, Denver has nine picks in 2026, including two fourth rounders, where they've historically struck out completely,

1:02unlike the league's 20% average. Seventh round success has been rare too, with just one standout. This draft heavy approach carries real risk, but if they nail about three hits from this class in three years, it could pay off big for the Broncos. Future.