Which position are Broncos most likely to target with first pick in 2026 NFL Draft?

The Broncos don't have a pick until late in the second round, No. 62 overall, and because of all of the unpredictability in front of them, they likely don't have any one player or position etched in stone with this pick.

Running Back: If Notre Dame's Jadarian Price falls to this spot, it would be quite difficult to pass on him. Arkansas' Mike Washington Jr. would be another option. But the Broncos like their running back room much more than most of the fanbase seems to and Payton is likely not bothered by waiting until Day 3 to address this spot.

Tight End: Vanderbilt's Eli Stowers may have emerged as the top mock draft selection for the Broncos with this pick and it does make sense. He would give Payton the ability to be much more versatile at the tight end position due to his natural ability to make plays with the ball in his hands.

Defensive Line: The Broncos need to find a replacement for John Franklin-Myers, who departed in free agency, but it's much more likely that the team will turn to a player already on the roster, such as Sai'vion Jones, to fill that role before looking for that player with this pick.

Inside Linebacker: There could be some great options at this spot, including Anthony Hill, Jr., Jacob Rodriguez and Josiah Trotter. With Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad as the current starters, any of those players could knock them out of the lineup. At the very least, the Broncos need more depth here, but the potential move of Jonah Elliss to the inside could be a big factor.

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In all likelihood, the Broncos are going to take the best player on their board at No. 62, regardless of position. That could even be a player who doesn't fill any of these positions. If the team does take a player at one of these positions, inside linebacker is probably the correct move.

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