Denver Broncos roster review: Offensive lineman Ben Powers

**Player Profile**

**Age:** 29 | **Experience:**Eighth Year | **College:** Oklahoma | **Height:** 6’4” | **Weight:**310 pounds **Arm Length**: 33-3/4” | **Hand Size:** 9-7/8” | **Broad:** 8’1” | **Vertical:**29” | **Bench:** 24 reps **40-yard dash:**N/A | **Shuttle:** 4.83 seconds | **3-Cone:** N/A

**Ben Powers’ 2026 outlook with the Broncos**

The 2026 season is the last of Powers’ contact with the Broncos. Carrying a cap hit slightly over $18 million, he is one of the highest-paid players on the team. With a recent extension to Palczewski and drafting versatile Boise State offensive lineman Cage Kasey in the fourth round of this year’s draft, it’s safe to assume this will likely be Powers’ last season with the Broncos. Considering he was injured for most of last season, it’s hard to evaluate his play in 2025. However, in 2024, Powers was the top interior offensive lineman when it came to run block win rate. The year prior, he ranked seventh in the NFL in that respect. During his time in Denver, Powers has allowed nine quarterback sacks. The highest amount was seven during the ‘23 season, with just one sack surrendered the past two years respectively. Overall, I think Powers has been an average guard for the Broncos. I thought there was a slight chance the team may have moved on from him this offseason. Instead, they opted for continuity in their trenches instead of saving salary cap space.

**Final Thoughts**

Powers is slated to be the Broncos’ opening game starter in 2026. Though if he has any injury issues or struggles during the season, Broncos Country will certainly see Palczewski plugged in at left guard again. I’m optimistic that Powers can come back and put together a strong season. They will need him and the rest of the offensive line to perform well in order to attempt another Super Bowl run.