Broncos Trade for Waddle, Draft Price, Boettcher, Stephens

0:00On April 4th, the Denver Broncos just beefed up their receiving game by trading for Jalen Waddle, but it cost them their first round and third round. Pics in the 2026 NFL Draft, still, General Manager George Payden holds seven total selections, giving them room to build. Think of this as a mock draft skipping those early rounds, focusing on rounds two and four for some key targets. Earlier this week, in round two at Pics 62, they snagged Jadarian Price, the versatile running back from Notre Dame. This due racked up 930 all-purpose yards and 11 touchdowns last season, slashing through defenses and even scoring on kick. Returns. He's a Paul Hornung award finalist who can do it all. Price slides in perfectly behind JK Dobbins and RJ Harvey, easing him into the mix without rushing him. Fans are buzzing about his in-zone nose, though ball security needs work. With Dobbins at 27 and injury prone, Price adds insurance for those heavy first and second down carries. Fast forward to round four, Pics 108

1:04and 111. They grab linebacker Bryce Boetcher, a sideline to sideline tackler, who bolsters their thin inside linebacker spot and offensive lineman Boe. Stevens, a smart, powerful guard, eyeing the future beyond bend powers in 2027. These Pics keep the Broncos impactful without a first round splash. Blending immediate depth was long-term vision. Paton's war chest might be lighter up top, but it's loaded for a rebuild that hits the ground running.