Thoughts on the Denver Broncos roster after 2026 NFL Draft endeavors

**Bo Nix and the offense get some reinforcements**

While it’s not technically included in their draft class, one can sprinkle in the acquisition of Jaylen Waddle toward the revamping of Denver’s offense this offseason. He will be a big-time playmaker for them this season and certainly be a reliable target for quarterback Bo Nix to throw too. Adding more firepower on offense was also a consistent theme of theirs in the draft.  With their top pick in the fourth round, the Broncos selected Washington running back Jonah Coleman. He’ll be the team’s third running back this season but could see an extended shot at playing time if J.K. Dobbins misses any time due to injury. He is a strong running between the tackles and has a knack for touchdowns–scoring 34 of them on the ground in his four-year collegiate career. They followed that up by taking Kage Casey a few selections later. An offensive lineman from Boise State, Casey will provide the franchise with multi-position versatility. Denver won’t need him to make an impact as a rookie, but his ability to offer depth across their offensive line will be important. I have no doubts Zach Strief will be able to develop him into a starting caliber player. In the fifth round, the Broncos traded up to snag North Carolina State tight end Justin Joly. The former Wolfpack standout doesn’t have premier athleticism. However, Joly has a knack for making tough catches, rarely drops the ball, and was a good chain mover for their offense. He saw reps playing inline, in the slot, and even some H-back. I’m confident that Sean Payton and will be able to carve out plays for him to help Denver’s down-to-down efficiency this coming season. Late in the seventh round, Denver double-dipped at tight end selecting Utah prospect Dallen Bentley. He projects as more of a traditional inline ‘Y’ option in the NFL and has tremendous size and athleticism. Bentley will take some time for development, but the upside banking on his unteachable traits was a good use of late-round resources.