Broncos Draft Tyler Hunter for Defensive Line

0:00On March 10th, in a recent mock draft for the 2026 NFL season, analyst Vinnie Iyer projects the Denver Broncos to grab defensive tackle. Tyler Hunter to shore up their interior line. This comes after they lost John Franklin Myers in free agency, leaving a gap up front. Hunter stands six foot three and weighs 318 pounds. At the NFL Combine, he clocked the 40 yard dash in 5.18 seconds with a 10 yard split of 1.79. Last fall with Texas Tech, he nashed 41 tackles, two and a half sacks and one forced fumble over 14 games. Earlier in his college days, Hunter spent three years at UCF, piling up 131 tackles and five sacks and 38 games. Fans see this as a smart move to boost Denver's run defense, which struggled last year. The Broncos now hold nine draft picks, including two compensatory selections, giving them flexibility this spring. Meanwhile, the 2026 draft heads to Pittsburgh from April 23rd through 25th.

1:04This projection has Broncos supporters buzzing about rebuilding that defensive front, setting the stage for a stronger season ahead.