Broncos' Late-Round Gems: Joly & Murdock

0:00On April 28th, the Denver Broncos scooped up two promising late-round gems in the 2026 NFL draft. In Round 5, they traded up for Titan Justin Jolie, a guy projected as a third-round talent who slipped down the board. Then in Round 7, they grabbed Linebacker Red Murdoch, the very last pick overall. Jolie's a smooth pass catcher, with a frame that can bulk up for more power. He's eager to block but needs coaching on technique, so expect him to slide in as a move tied in right away, kind of like Evan Ingram. His work ethic screens roster lock unless he shows up sleepwalking to camp. Murdoch's got that predator vibe, flying downhill with killer instincts to strip the ball. Coming from Buffalo, he just broke Khalil Max FBS record for Career Force Bumbles with 17 to Max 16. That's no Fluke dudes built for the pros with a little polish. These picks land in sweet spots on the depth chart. At Titan, past Ingram, and Troutman, it's wide open, even with Crow and Atkins back on cheap deals.

1:03They can get waved easy. Jolie joins fellow rookie Dallin Bentley in that mix. Minebacker-wise, Singleton, Shronad, and Ellis hold the top three, leaving the fourth roster spot up for grabs against undrafted guys like Bailey. Murdoch's skills give him a real edge to stick, boosting the Broncos' depth just like that. From around the league, powered by AI, this is NFL News Today. I'm Corey with The Story.