Broncos' Draft Pick 62: High Stakes, Big Impact

0:00On April 22nd, the Denver Broncos are sitting on seven picks in the 2026 NFL draft, but just one cracks the top 100 pick number. 62 in Round 2, they traded away their first and third rounders back in March to snag wide receiver Jalen Waddle from the Miami Dolphins. So yeah, that trade basically was their big swing. Now, with no early action, that second round spot carries first round weight, meaning they can't miss on it. It's their real entry point, and nailing a long-term starter there keeps the roster humming. Patton has a solid track record here as GM. In 2022 and 2023, without first rounders, he hit gold. Nick Bonito, as 64 overall, turned into a pro bowl beast, and Marvin Memes Jr. as 63, lit it up right away with all pro nods and returns. Last year, RJ Harvey came in at 60. Patton says their process is sharper than ever, feeling more prepped than before.

1:02The team's build to compete now, with smart drafts and free agents opening a championship window, Bonix filled the QB gap last year. Sustaining that edge means keeping the pipeline of cheap, high impact talent flowing, so picks 62 better deliver big to push this squad even further. Football news, powered by AI. This is NFL News Today. I'm Corey with The Story.