Broncos Eye Freak Athlete Stowers in Draft

0:00On April 1st, the Denver Broncos face a long wait in the 2026 NFL draft, with their first pick coming at number 62 in Round 2. They traded away their first rounder to the Miami Dolphins last year to snag wide receiver Jalen Waddle so unless they move up, they're sitting, tied until then. Predicting who's left at that spot is tough, since one trade can shake up the whole board. Still, one name stands out for Denver, Vanderbilt tied in Eli Stowers, a freak athlete who could plug their hole at the position. This guy's got rare explosiveness, jumping 45 inches vertical and running a 451-40 yard dash. Coming from quarterback in college, he'd give Coach Sean Payden a fresh gadget to attack defenses. General manager George Patton dropped a hint this week that the team might trade up if the right player falls into range. Stower size and speed combo makes him worth the chase. That kind of move could reshape their offense quick, keeping the Broncos in the hunt for years ahead.