Denver Broncos 2026 7 Round Mock Draft

One game away from the Super Bowl, the Broncos look to build on a strong season that unfortunately ended the way it did. My goal with their 7 picks is just to keep adding talent. They made their smartest draft move in trading for Jaylen Waddle, as he instantly upgrades their wide receiver room and allows them to just add depth with long-term potential in the draft.

Note: Teams inevitably trade draft picks during the draft; I will not be. I’m standing pat and selecting based on how the roster will look today, so no free agency either.

2026 Denver Broncos: Overview

Additions

Via Trade:

WR Jaylen Waddle – Acquired from the Miami Dolphins along with a 4th-round pick (No. 111), in exchange for Denver’s 1st-round pick (No. 30), 3rd-round pick (No. 94), and 4th-round pick (No. 130). Waddle arrives with 373 career receptions for over 5,000 yards and 26 touchdowns, and gives Bo Nix a proven playmaker alongside Courtland Sutton. Denver Sports

Free Agency Signing:

S Tycen Anderson – Signed to a one-year contract; adds safety depth and special teams production. Denver Broncos

Re-signings

RB J.K. Dobbins – Re-signed on a two-year, $16 million deal (incentives up to $20M) after leading the Broncos in rushing in 2025 before a foot injury ended his season early. ESPN
LB Alex Singleton – Re-signed on a two-year deal worth up to $15.5 million with $11 million guaranteed; had a 135-tackle season in 2025, playing weeks after surgery for testicular cancer. ESPN
LB Justin Strnad – Re-signed on a three-year deal worth a max of $19.5 million with $10 million fully guaranteed. NFL
TE Adam Trautman – Re-signed on a three-year contract.
TE Nate Adkins – Re-signed on a one-year deal.
RB Jaleel McLaughlin – Re-signed on a one-year deal.
FB Adam Prentice – Re-signed on a one-year deal.
WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey – Re-signed on a one-year deal.
OL Alex Palczewski – Re-signed on a two-year deal.
CB Ja’Quan McMillian – Signed his second-round Restricted Free Agent tender worth $5.81 million for 2026. Sports Illustrated
QB Sam Ehlinger – Re-signed on a one-year deal.

Notable Departures

IDL John Franklin-Myers – Signed a three-year, $63 million deal with the Tennessee Titans, leaving a hole in the middle of the Broncos’ defensive line. Mile High Report
S P.J. Locke – Signed a one-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys. Mile High Report
LB Dre Greenlaw – Released by the Broncos, with Singleton and Strnad now the projected starting ILB duo. Sports Illustrated

Team Needs (My Top-5)

1. Tight End
2. Linebacker
3. Defensive line
4. Safety
5. Anything offensive, offensive line depth, running back depth

Now, that doesn’t mean these are my top targets in the draft. It will really depend on how the mock draft unfolds as I go through it. With that being said, let’s get to the mock draft!