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5 offensive linemen for Broncos to target during NFL draft
TL;DR
The Denver Broncos are looking to draft offensive linemen as they prepare for future roster changes. With key players entering contract years, they have identified five potential targets for their second and fourth-round picks.
Key points
- Broncos' starting offensive linemen are returning in 2026.
- Ben Powers is entering the final year of his contract.
- Garett Bolles will turn 34 next month.
- Broncos have second and fourth-round picks in the draft.
- Five offensive linemen are potential targets for the Broncos.
Denver BroncosBen PowersGarett Bolles
All of the Denver Broncos' main starting five offensive linemen from 2024-2025 are returning in 2026, but it's never too early to begin planning ahead in the trenches.
Broncos left guard Ben Powers is entering the final year of his contract, and left tackle Garett Bolles is set to turn 34 next month. Consequently, it wouldn't be shocking to see Denver add developmental tackles or guards during the draft. Today, we're taking a quick look at five offensive linemen the Broncos could target with one of their first three picks.
Denver does not hold a first- or third-round pick this year, but the team holds selections in the second (No. 62 overall) and fourth (Nos. 108 and 111) rounds. These linemen could be potential candidates at those spots.
Offensive linemen for Broncos in draft
1. Oregon G Emmanuel Pregnon (6-4, 314 pounds): One of the top guards in the draft, Pregnon might go off the board before pick No. 62. Broncos GM George Paton has not ruled out the possibility of trading up in the second round, and Pregnon could be one of the potential targets.
2. Georgia Tech G Keylan Rutledge (6-3, 316 pounds): Rutledge earned first-team All-ACC honors and third-team AP All-American recognition following 13 starts at right guard last fall.
3. Miami OT Markel Bell (6-9, 346 pounds): Bell could be a potential candidate to develop behind Bolles as a long-term option at left tackle. NFL.com has him projected as a third or fourth-round prospect.
4. Memphis OT Travis Burke (6-8, 325 pounds): Another third- or fourth-round candidate, Burke spent time at both right and left tackle in college, making him a strong swing candidate in the NFL.
Q&A
Who are the top offensive linemen the Broncos might draft?
The article highlights five offensive linemen that the Broncos could target during the NFL draft.
What draft picks do the Broncos have in 2026?
The Broncos have a second-round pick (No. 62 overall) and two fourth-round picks (Nos. 108 and 111) in the 2026 NFL draft.
Why is the Broncos' offensive line a focus for the upcoming draft?
The Broncos' left guard Ben Powers is in the final year of his contract, and left tackle Garett Bolles is nearing the end of his career, prompting the need for future planning.
