Broncos Eye Safety Zakee Wheatley in NFL Draft

0:00On April 5th, the Denver Broncos are eyeing the 2026 NFL Draft to plug depth gaps on their roster since nearly every starter is locked, in for next season. That means training camp won't have much drama for starting jobs. Safety stands out as a spot-needing backup, with Brandon Jones hitting free agency after next year, even though he and Talinoa Huffanga form a top duo, right now. New defensive backs coach Doug Belk could push them toward adding a safety starter upside among their seven picks. Penn State Zeki Wheatley jumps out as a solid match, a 50-year senior at 6 feet 3 inches and 203 pounds, 24 years. Old, with over 2,000 defensive snaps and 58 games. Wheatley brings 223 tackles, six interceptions, and real range as a single high safety, plus box and slot flexibility from A. program that pumps out NFL backs. His anticipation shines when the balls in the air, and he's durable with no health red flags.

1:01On the flip side, he's not the flashiest athlete, misses tackles at about 15% lately, and lets receivers complete 66% of, throws into his coverage. Still, Scouts pay him as a top 125 pick, early day 3 value. Broncos could grab him in the fourth round to hedge against Jones leaving, valuing his size and coverage for long-term secondary death, though scheme. Fit under Vince Joseph and Belk would decide if he edges out flashier class options. Stay locked in with NFL News Today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with The Story.