Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez is a second-day possibility for the Broncos. Michael C. Johnson / Imagn Images The Broncos are bystanders no more. General manager George Paton, coach Sean Payton and the rest of Denver’s personnel staff watched the first round of the NFL Draft from their team facility as action spun around them.

The Denver Broncos are scheduled to make seven of the draft's 257 picks, beginning with the No. 62 selection (coming in the second round on Friday night). A full list of the Bronc

The Broncos could have had a receiver with their No. 30 pick, but the move to acquire Jaylen Waddle represented Denver's title aspirations.

The 1st round of the 2026 NFL Draft is complete, and we saw 32 players selected on Thursday Night. Now, all eyes are set on Day 2 of the draft, which consists of the 2nd and 3rd rounds, and we have several talented prospects still available for the Broncos and the rest of the NFL.

On a clear night in the Steel City, chaos took hold as the first round of the NFL Draft revealed wrinkles unforeseen to tens of thousands of rabid fans in Pittsburgh. Teams bet on receivers and waited on linebackers.

With the 30th overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, the New York Jets selected Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper on Thursday evening. The Miami Dolphins originally acquired pick No.

Welcome to the 2026 NFL draft. The first round of the draft begins tonight, but barring an unexpected trade, the Denver Broncos won't join in on the action until the second round begins on Friday evening.

Oklahoma City Thunder (64-18, first in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (45-37, seventh in the Western Conference)