Broncos' Late-Round Draft Picks: Defensive Magic

0:00On April 29th, the Denver Broncos skipped the first and second rounds in the 2026 NFL draft, even trading out of the second, but they own the final four rounds with seven smart picks. General manager George Patton loaded up on talent, especially three defensive players, proving once again their wizards at Finding Gems late. They bookended their hall with defenders, grabbing inside linebacker Red Murdoch as the very last pick overall. This move screens preparation, with key vets hitting contract years and needing fresh blood to step up. The biggest hole was on the defensive line after losing John Franklin Myers, a sack machine who powered their league-leading pass rush the past two years. He bolted to the Tennessee Titans in free agency, and the Broncos didn't chase a quick fix there. Enter Tyler Oni-Adom, snagged at the 66th spot in the third round. Patton raves about his athleticism, quick get off and run-stopping strength, saying he slaps right in with guys like Malcolm Roach and Zach Allen to.

1:00Replace that loss production. These late round steels keep Denver's defense deep and nasty, setting the stage for another run without breaking the bank on early picks. Patton's got that draft magic dialed in.