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Broncos have less control than any team in NFL draft, will need to pick spots wisely
TL;DR
The Broncos have the least control of any NFL team in the upcoming draft, lacking a first-round pick and only having late second and two fourth-round picks. They may need to trade to improve their draft position.
Key points
- Broncos lack a first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft
- They will pick late in the second round
- No third-round pick for the Broncos
- Two fourth-round picks available for potential trades
- Ranked last in draft control by Jordan Dajani
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Following a trade that landed Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle in Denver, the Broncos won't have as many premium picks in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Broncos won't have a selection in the first round, won't pick until late in the second round and don't have a pick in the third round, either. The team does have two fourth-round choices, and it's possible that at least one of those picks could be packaged in order for the Broncos to trade into the third round.
Jordan Dajani of CBS Sports recently ranked every team in the NFL in terms of how much control they have in this draft. He ranked teams based on their draft capital, front-office makeup and roster urgency. This all leads to how much noise each team can make next week.
Dajani has the Broncos at No. 32, last in the league. Here was his assessment:
"The Denver Broncos have just one pick in the top 100 but hold seven total selections. Remember, Denver traded a first-round pick, third-round pick and fourth-round pick to the Dolphins for wide receiver Jaylen Waddle and a fourth-rounder.
General manager George Paton is aggressive when he wants to be. He helped facilitate the Russell Wilson trade in 2022 and sold off notable names like and Bradley Chubb.
Q&A
Why do the Broncos have less control in the NFL draft?
The Broncos have less control due to a trade that cost them their first-round pick and limited their options with only late second and two fourth-round picks.
What is the Broncos' draft position in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Broncos will not have a first-round pick, will select late in the second round, and do not have a third-round pick.
How can the Broncos improve their draft position?
The Broncos may improve their draft position by packaging one of their fourth-round picks to trade into the third round.
Who ranked the Broncos' control in the NFL draft?
Jordan Dajani of CBS Sports ranked the Broncos last in the league regarding draft control based on their draft capital and roster needs.
