Broncos Trade for Waddle, Focusing on Value Receivers

0:00On March 26th, the Denver Broncos shook up their off-season plans by trading their first round pick for Miami, why to receive her Jalen Waddle. They admit Texas Anim standout, KC Concepts Yone, at the NFL Combine and planned a pre-draft visit, but that got canceled right after the deal. Now the team is pivoting to other receiver options. They hosted Indiana's Omar Cooper earlier this month before the trade went through. First stand 6-speed tall, weighs 199 pounds, and clocked a quick 4.42 in the 40-yard dash at the Combine. Scout see him as a possible late first rounder. The Broncos have also shown interest in Iowa's Jacob Gill. He's 6 feet 185 pounds, with 59 catches for 689 yards, and three touchdowns over two seasons in. 26 games. Most view him as a late round pick or undrafted free agent. With the Waddle trade done, Denver holds just 7 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, Sefer Pittsburgh from April 23rd through 25th.

1:03That leaves them focused on building depth without a top pick this year, keeping an eye on value buys in the receiver room.