Broncos Draft Strategy: Smart Growth Ahead

0:00On April 17, heading into the 2026 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos sit at pick number 62 in the second round for their first. Selection. They traded away their original first rounder last month to snag wide receiver Jalen Waddle from the Miami Dolphins. General manager George Patton says, jumping all the way into the first round looks unlikely. It had demand giving up most of their current picks, plus assets from next year, which feels like too steep a price right now. Patton has a track record of wheeling and dealing on draft day during his time in Denver. With seven picks total, the team has room to maneuver, whether that's climbing higher in the second round or sliding back for extra selections. The draft heads the Pittsburgh from April 23 through 25 next year, so plenty of time is strategized. Patton keeps options open, but expect them to play it smart with what they've got. That positions the Broncos to build smart, without overreaching, keeping the focus on steady growth around their new star.