Broncos' Paton Primed for Late-Round Steals

0:00On April 25th, the 2026 NFL Drafts' first three rounds are wrapped up, but for the Denver Broncos, the real action starts now with 7. Picks lined up from round 4 through 7. They've only snagged one player so far, so General Manager George Patton has plenty of shots to build depth like he has before. Patton's been running the show since 2021, and he's got a knack for unearthing talent late. Guys like Jeremy Kroshaw and Kay Robinson from last year are already showing promise. Proving day 3 picks can turn into starters with time. These late round gyms have made a huge impact on the roster. Take Jonathan Cooper, a 7th round edge rusher from Ohio State in 2021. He's racked up 31.5 sacks and anchors one of. The league's top defense is now. Then there's Luke Wattenberg, 5th round center from Washington in 2022, who's locked in as the starter with a fresh 4 year. Extension. And Troy Franklin, the Y receiver from Oregon they traded up for in the 4th round of 2024,

1:02already has 93 catches, 9, 172 yards, and 8 touchdowns over 2 seasons. As the Broncos gear up for these next picks, Patton's track record suggests they're primed to find more steals that could redefine the team for years.