Broncos Draft: Late-Round Targets, No First-Rounder

0:00On April 16, Denver Broncos GM George Payton and head coach Sean Payton have been locked in the draft dungeon since the owner's meetings ended late. March, this is their last go-round in the current war room before they tear down and move to a new headquarters in June. No first round pick means their opener comes at number 62 in round 2. Just like Payton's debut year here, they feel solid about napping talent late in that second round. Payton has six players locked in as prime targets for that spot. It's his third time without a first rounder as GM and past results back to confidence. Think Nick Benito in 2022 and Marvin Memes Jr. The next year, both now two time all pros, fans see the impact firsthand with those round two gems paying off big, even if Jervante Williams cashed out elsewhere. This year's the only top 100 pick, so those early fourth rounders at 108 and 111 got to feel like day two steals. No third rounder forces that focus. Payton says they've

1:01zeroed in on prospects from 45 to 75 overall, running endless mock drafts to game every scenario. They've prepped first round guys too in case someone slides, but this range is home-based after those Russell Wilson and Payton trade halls. Draft kicks off in one week, Thursday, April 23rd at 6pm, Mountain Daylight Time, so Broncos Nation, get ready. These moves could shape the future of running back, tight end, defensive line, offensive line, or safety. Stay locked in.