Broncos' Late Pick: High-Upside Weapons for Bo Nix

0:00It's April 20th. You're listening to NFL News today, AI-powered NFL coverage. After that blockbuster Jalen Waddle trade, Denver Broncos fans face a long wait until the 60-second overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. That's deep into the second round, so the team needs to target high-upside offensive talent to build around Bow-Nicks and Sean Payton's scheme. Two tie-to-ins stand out as perfect fits. Peter Bill's Eli Stowers brings size, a 45.5-inch vertical and seamstretching ability, ideal for Payton's Joker role. He can learn behind Evan Ingram without rushing in. Ohio State's Max Claire offers better blocking, big play flashes, and after the catch-duse, to upgrade a passing game that's lacked punch at the position. Running back depth is crucial too, given J.K. Dobbins' injury history. Arkansas's Mike Washington, Jr. at 6 foot 1 and 223 pounds with 4.33 speed, adds explosion

1:00as a third, option behind Dobbins and RJ Harvey. Notre Dame's Giderian price, with his vision and balance, provides starter traits and insurance against setbacks. Even with Waddle aboard, wide receiver planning makes sense long-term. Cortland Sutton turns 31 soon, with the big cap hit, Marvin M. Jr.'s deal ends next year, and injuries linger for others. Georgia State's Ted Hurst, a deep threat, could develop into Bo-Nix's go-to-guy downfield. These prospects give the Broncos' versatile weapons to stay aggressive, turning that late pick into a steal, while plotting ahead for contention.