Broncos Snag Joly in NFL Draft

0:00On April 25th, the Denver Broncos just made a slick move in the 2026 NFL draft, trading up to the 150-second pick in the 105th. Fifth round to Snag NC State, tight-end Justin Jolie. We all figured they'd target a tight-end, and when Jolie started sliding, they jumped in to lock him down. This 6-foot-3, 245-pound athlete brings big hands and serious ball skills, profiling as a move tight-end who's deadly in the burst. Several of the field in the red zone. Think contested catches and three-level threat with quick feet in savvy route running. Analysts like Dame Brugler had him as the fifth-best tight-end with a third or fourth-round grade, but he fell right into Denver's lap. Their tight-end room was rough last year. Veteran Evan Engram underperformed as the gadget guy, and Adam Trotman stuck to blocking duties. The Broncos missed top targets like Eli Stowers and Max Claire, but pouncing on Jolie gives them real value and upside as a potential playmaker for bow. Mix.

1:00With Jolie in the mix, Denver's offense gets that spark they craved, turning a weak spot into a weapon down the stretch. That's your update from NFL News Today, powered by AI.