Denver Broncos' Top Defensive Draft Targets

0:00It's April 22nd. This is NFL News Today, your AI-powered source for everything in NFL. Following the offensive fits, we're diving into the Denver Broncos' top defense of draft targets for 2026, ranked by an AI-powered system, called PPFS. It analyzes George Payton and Sean Payton's past picks across size, speed, schools, and character to score prospects from 0 to 100. Three defenders topped 90, led by Ohio State's Caleb Downs at 96. A safety with over 250 tackles, no touchdowns allowed in, coverage, and buckeye ties that screen Broncos. Tier 1 also spotlights Texas linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. At 94, a captain who can play middle or weak side with sideline range, perfect. For a placing Alex Singleton down the line, Oregon's Dylan Thiantiman scores 92, a four-time captain safety with a 435-40 and 8 picks, matching the single high needs. Behind Brandon Jones,

1:01these guys blend elite traits with roster gaps at safety and linebacker. Fans and analysts are buzzing because Denver lacks a first-round pick but has second-round ammo at pick 62, for versatile LSU safety, AJJ. Howtsi or Georgia's CJ Allen could slide in as day 2 steals. The method factors in current holes like free safety depth and edge run defense, prioritizing captains from pipelines like Ohio State, Texas, and LSU schools patent loves. Lower tiers bring value like Missouri corner, Toriano Pride Jr. in round 6 or 7, with combine speed and pick 6s or Alabama edge. LT. Overton as a day 4 run stopper. It's all about complimentary fits, avoiding duplicates in a thin room. This big board turns the draft guesswork into smart bets, arming Broncos fans with targets that could rebuild the back 7 in front before free. Agency hits.