Broncos Trade for Waddle, Shake Up Draft Plans

0:00On March 18, Denver Broncos fans got a blockbuster trade alert this week. The team sent their first round pick at No. 30, a third rounder at No. 94, and a fourth round selection at No. 100. 30 to the Miami Dolphins. In return, they landed star-wide receiver Jalen Waddle plus a fourth round pick at No. 101. This deal pushes Denver's earliest pick in the 2026 draft, all the way back to No. 62 overall in the second round. Most Mott drafts focus only on the first round, so Broncos supporters might feel sidelined from the usual draft buzz heading into the offseason. Fans are buzzing about the shift, with some bummed over missing those early projections, but excited for Waddle's speed on the field. It bolsters their receiving core right away, easing pressure on the quarterback, while reshaping long-term planning. In our first post-trade mock, we see Denver grabbing Arkansas running back Mike Washington in the second round. The 6 foot 1, 223 pounder blazed a 4.3340 yard

1:01dash at the combine after a strong senior year with over 1,000 rushing yards and eight scores. Pairing Washington with RJ Harvey gives the Broncos a dynamic backfield duo for years, no matter what happens with JK Dobbins recovery. Keep an eye on deeper mocks as this storyline unfolds.