2026 NFL Draft Roundtable: Should the Broncos be aggressive moving up for their top-ranked players?

Q: What picks do the Denver Broncos have in the 2026 NFL Draft?

The Broncos have seven picks, including the 62nd overall selection in the second round and six picks on Day 3.

Q: Should the Broncos trade up in the 2026 NFL Draft?

Opinions vary; some believe they should be aggressive to secure top-ranked players, while others suggest trading back for more picks.

Q: Who are potential top prospects for the Broncos in the 2026 NFL Draft?

One highlighted prospect is Texas linebacker Anthony Hill, Jr., who fits the Broncos' draft tendencies well.

Q: What is the general sentiment about the 2026 NFL Draft's quality compared to next year's draft?

The consensus is that next year's draft may be better, which could influence the Broncos' strategy regarding trading up or down.

ENGLEWOOD , CO - FEBRUARY 6: Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton and general manager George Paton field questions during an introductory press conference at team headquarters in Englewood, Colorado on Monday, February 6, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images) | Denver Post via Getty Images Broncos Country, it’s officially NFL Draft Week and you know what that means. Our annual Mile High Report NFL Draft Roundtable discussions are back! In our first installment, I asked the staff what position groups the Denver Broncos should target in the 2026 NFL Draft. With the second installment, they offered their thoughts on some of their favorite prospect fits for the Broncos. The franchise is scheduled to make seven picks in this year’s draft. They don’t have a first or third round pick, but have the 62nd overall selection in round two, as well as six picks on Day 3. Granted, that isn’t a lot of ammunition, but the team is projection to have ten selections in the 2027 NFL Draft. If they want to move future assets to get a player they believe can help them now, they certainly have that ability. Whether or not they choose to do so is an entirely different matter. With that in mind I asked the staff *“Should the Broncos be aggressive moving up for their top-ranked players?”* **Taylor Kothe**

If the board and projection upcoming picks say do —I say go for it. **Tim Lynch** I mentioned him in an earlier round table, but the one prospect I am super high on is Texas linenebacker Anthony Hill, Jr. In my AI research project of determining players , Hill scored the highest of all players in this draft. I’m all freaking in on the Broncos making a move to do what it takes to make him their top selection. **Ross Allen** I’m fairly open to most moves this draft. If the Broncos feel like there’s someone they need to get, then get him. They’re in a Super Bowl window right now, so it makes sense for them to try and be bold and get one of their top-rated players. So yeah, go get whoever or Sean Payton deems necessary. **Sadaraine** For me? Not at all. They can trade back for picks or take what is in front of them. Unless they are absolutely in love with a guy that they are pretty sure another team wants. That would be the exception. **Laurie Lattimore-Volkmann** If the Broncos have a guy they love and think they need to be aggressive to get, then definitely. But I doubt that happens. Based on the roster and the comments from Sean and George at the pre-Draft presser, they have a number of guys they like around all their picks, so I believe they’ll let the board fall to them and pick the best player available, even if it’s a defensive back. **Christopher Hart** I’m most always a fan of trading back and getting more darts to throw at the draft board. With not having a first or third round pick, I believe that would be their smartest decision. However, I wouldn’t fault them for being aggressive and trying to snag one of their top-ranked players.