Broncos' Draft: Waddle's Speed, Casey's Line

0:00On April 2-8, the Denver Broncos entered the 2026 NFL Draft with the least picks of any team, but they still snag a strong group of. Ricky's ready to contribute right away. They traded their first round pick and a third rounder to Landstar-wide receiver Jalen Waddle from Miami, plus a fourth rounder they flipped into. Offensive Lyman Cage Casey. That move alone could redefine their offense. They balanced the class with four offensive players and four defenders, including skills guys like Justin Jolie and running back Jonah Coleman, who might see snaps early. Seventh rounder Dallin Bentley stands out for his massive upside, and overall, these picks target starters on both sides of the ball. Now, CBS Sports' Pete Prisco graded them a C-plus, calling third round edge rusher Tyler Oni-Adam, their best pick to replace a free agent. Wow, knocking fourth round Coleman compared to a guy who went later to the chiefs. He even folded Waddle into the evaluation, admitting the Broncos needed his speed.

1:01That grade feels way off base, especially with Waddle's track record as a top 10 receiver getting a fresh shot with a better quarterback here in. Denver, plus in a thin running back class, where only six went off the board, grabbing the fourth best in round four is solid value, rivalry or none. In the end, this draft success boils down to how these pieces gel, but the Broncos lived primed to surprise with Waddle leading the charge.