Denver Broncos Eye Joe Royer for Tight End Boost

0:00It's April 8th. From kickoff to the final whistle, this is NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Denver Broncos might snag Cincinnati-Titan Joe Royer in the middle rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft. This 6'5'247-pound prospect stands out with his size and athleticism, making him one of the top Titans in that class. Royer kicked off at Ohio State for three seasons before transferring to Cincinnati, where he balled out over the last two years. In 25 games, he hauled in 79 catches for 416 yards and seven touchdowns, peaking with 50 receptions in 20. 24 and 29 for 416 yards, plus four scores last season. The Broncos Titan Room got some vets stability this all season, resigning Adam Troutman to a multi-year deal and bringing back Nate Atkins and Lucas Crowe on one year minimums. Still, they need more firepower, and Royer could be that big, fluid target to stretch the

1:01field and eventually step up big. Scouts love his body control, soft hands for contested grabs, and that sneaky speed after the catch, where he runs angry and breaks tackles. He's a willing blocker with room to grow, though his route tree stays basic and blocking technique needs work, mostly thrived on broken plays in, college. Before your last to the fourth round, he'd add real pass catching juice without breaking the bank, fitting right into a loaded tight-end draft class as the Broncos build depth for the long haul.