Broncos Trade for Waddle, Draft Dilemmas Loom

0:00On March 21st, the Denver Broncos made waves this week by trading for Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jalen Waddle, giving their offense a major lift. But it came at a cost, slashing their draft picks for the 2026 NFL draft and leaving them with limited ammo in the first two days. To see what might happen, I fired up the Pro Football Network mocked draft simulator and ran five automatic versions. The results varied wildly, pulling in prospects from running backs to defensive backs, all aimed at filling key holes. Fans and analysts are buzzing about the trade-off, with many questioning if the short-term boost justifies a thinner draft haul. Denver's needs are running back and in the secondary standout, especially after recent roster tweaks. Once Sim had them grabbing Arkansas running back Mike Washington, Jr., early in the second round for a versatile ground game. Another saw a trade-up for Texas Tech defensive tackle, Lee Hunter, a 24-year-old ready to plug the line, while others targeted a Georgia Tech.

1:00Guard, Arizona Safety, or Arizona State Corner. These mocks highlight the tough choices ahead, but they also spark ideas for how Denver could rebuild smartly despite fewer picks.