Twitter reacts to new Broncos DT Tyler Onyedim

The Denver Broncosselected defensive tackle Tyler Onyedim with the 66th overall pick in the third round of the 2026 NFL draft on Friday night. Although not on most fans' or even pundits' big board for the Broncos, Denver traded down from the 62nd overall pick to snag Onyedim, a five-year veteran of Iowa State and Texas A&M. The versatile defensive lineman has a real chance to compete to replace the gap left by John Franklin-Myers. Here is a sampling of how Broncos Country reacted to the selection of Onyedim. Welcome to Colorado, Tyler! ***Next selection: 108th overall (fourth round)***

"With the 66th pick in the 2026 #NFLDraft ... "

Take it away, @BossWard43! 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/VE5B0tc5Ln

— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) April 25, 2026 Coming 🔜 to the Mile High City 😤#BroncosDraft x @AggieFootballpic.twitter.com/B3qdAtDwee

— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) April 25, 2026 Welcome to Denver!

— Zach Allen (@TheZALLEN44) April 25, 2026 #Broncos fans, you got one of the most versatile DL in the 2026 draft class in Tyler Onyedim!

In his college career, he’s played at Nose, 3-tech, and as a DE at Iowa State and Texas A&M.

Played a bunch of spots during @ShrineBowl week too.

Versatile, great step and developed… pic.twitter.com/sk0cDtcmpR

— Eric Galko (@EricGalko) April 25, 2026 #Broncos' biggest loss of the offseason was at DL (John Franklin-Myers). #Broncos address DL with their first pick this draft. Makes perfect sense.

But -- the McNeil-Warren/Hill/Klare R2 run was significant.

Denver has 7 Day 3 picks to address TE, ILB, RB, OL (maybe S).

— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) April 25, 2026 Tyler Onyedim highlights

6’4”, 292 lbs

Played 4 years at Iowa St. before heading to Texas A&M

48 tackles, 2.5 sacks, FF last season pic.twitter.com/jvTLb6P2vd

— Phil Milani (@philmilani) April 25, 2026 New Broncos DT Tyler Onyedim is the seventh player from Texas A&M to be drafted by the Broncos.

He's the first Aggie selected by Denver since Von Miller in 2011.

— Aric DiLalla (@AricDiLalla) April 25, 2026 In the end, the Broncos had only one major departure this offseason from last year's 14-3 team and that was John Franklin-Myers.

Make sense that Denver's first pick is part of the future replacement plan, even if Onyedim isn't thrust into a big role in 2026.

— Nick Kosmider (@NickKosmider) April 25, 2026 I know many in Broncos Country wanted a more exciting position, but football starts & ends in the trenches. Denver’s roster is at such a point where no rookie is likely to start so it frees you up for BPA. Thats a luxury. Reinvesting at D tackle is about substance, not sizzle.

— Zach Bye (@byesline) April 25, 2026 Broncos Country, meet your new force in the middle. #GigEm | @Broncospic.twitter.com/DYedoENMFw

— Texas A&M Football (@AggieFootball) April 25, 2026 Tyler Onyedim is a player people aren't talking about enough 🔊

He'll hope to change that with the Broncos🔥 pic.twitter.com/MqhchFwIzN

— Underdog NFL Draft - Josh & Hayden (@UDFootballShow) April 25, 2026 In GP we trust

— RK (@RyanKoenigsberg) April 25, 2026 Tyler Onyedim says his versatility is one of his best traits:

“I can play anywhere on the defensive line. … I’m a true D- lineman.”

— Romi Bean (@Romi\_Bean) April 25, 2026 ALLCITY NFL draft expert @FDuffyNFL on the Broncos selecting Tyler Onyedim:

“I think this is a guy who can come in and make an impact…

Kind of a hybrid body type… Played in a couple different schemes. I like the fit here.” 🙌 pic.twitter.com/wbJMy4LvSi

— DNVR Broncos (@DNVR\_Broncos) April 25, 2026 DT Tyler Onyedim said Denver is "the perfect place for me."

— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) April 25, 2026 **Social**: Follow Broncos Wire on Facebook and Twitter/X! **Did you know**: These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans. *This article originally appeared on Broncos Wire: 2026 draft results: Twitter reacts to new Broncos DT Tyler Onyedim*