Broncos Draft Jayden Jackson in Mock Draft

0:00It's April 27, from breaking news to Sunday matchups. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI. James Dator from SB Nation dropped his first mock draft for the 2027 NFL Draft, and he's got the Denver Broncos, grabbing Oklahoma. Defensive tackle, Jaden Jackson at the 24th spot. This big man from the Sooners turned heads as a four star recruit, picking Norman over top programs, and he's already showing out on the D-line. Freshman year, Jackson hit 13 games with 10 starts, piling up 30 tackles, three tackles for loss, and two sex, earning him freshmen, all SEC honors. Last season as a sophomore in 2025, he played 13 games but started only six, still racking 28 tackles, five for loss, and three sex, solid production with room to grow into a full time starter. For Denver, it lines up smart with DJ Jones aging and eating cap space, building the trenches stays their vibe.

1:00But some say first round might be rich for a nose tackle type, like Ohio State's Kate and McDonald, who slid to round two last year. Jackson's past wrist flash could bump him up if he dominates next fall. Shifting gears to this year's odds, Fandool has Broncos at plus 1000 for AFC champs, sitting seventh and plus two 10 in the west third, behind cheese and chargers at plus 180. Feels low after they kept core guys, traded for Jalen Waddle and crushed depth in the 2026 draft, especially Sands bow nix's injury last, playoffs, and I stayed peeled as summer roles, if Jackson blows up an odd shift, Denver stacking pieces for a real run, keeping that foundation locked tight.