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Instant analysis, grade for Broncos' fifth-round selection of TE Justin Joly
TL;DR
The Denver Broncos traded up to select tight end Justin Joly in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. This move aims to strengthen their tight end position after losing key players in earlier rounds.
Key points
- Broncos traded up to pick No. 152 in the fifth round
- Selected tight end Justin Joly from North Carolina State
- Gave up picks No. 170 and No. 182 to Cleveland Browns
- Tight end position was thinning after earlier draft rounds
- Joly provides more flexibility at tight end
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The Denver Broncos needed to add to the tight end room in the 2026 NFL Draft and after watching what happened with the inside linebacker position in round two, they decided not to take their chances in round five.
The Broncos traded up to pick No. 152 in the fifth round in order to select North Carolina State tight end Justin Joly. The tight end position was getting thin after Nate Boerkircher and Max Klare were selected in the second round. After Matthew Hibner went to the Baltimore Ravens in round four, the Broncos likely started looking at moving up.
They found a trade partner in the Cleveland Browns, giving up their fifth-round pick (No. 170) and the sixth-round pick (No. 182) that they had gotten from the Buffalo Bills in order to move up. Joly was the best tight end still on the board and he should give the Broncos much more flexibility at the position.
Much like the running back position, the Broncos were going forward with the exact same tight end group that they had last year after re-signing Adam Trautman, Nate Adkins and this offseason. After a bit of a disappointing season from free-agent signing , the team needed more.
Q&A
Why did the Broncos trade up to select Justin Joly?
The Broncos traded up to ensure they could select Justin Joly, the best tight end available, as the position was becoming thin after earlier selections.
What picks did the Broncos give up to draft Justin Joly?
The Broncos gave up their fifth-round pick (No. 170) and sixth-round pick (No. 182) to the Cleveland Browns to move up for Justin Joly.
How does Justin Joly impact the Broncos' tight end group?
Justin Joly adds flexibility and depth to the Broncos' tight end group, which had remained unchanged from the previous season except for the addition of Joly.
