The Denver Broncos don’t have a 1st or 3rd round pick after trading for Jaylen Waddle — so how do they keep building a contender through the 2026 NFL Draft?

On the DNVR Draft Podcast, we shift our focus to the late-round gems, sleepers, and “my guys” who could take Denver to the next level under Sean Payton and George Paton.

We highlight our favorite non-obvious prospects outside of Round 1 who could be perfect fits for the Broncos, plus the best Day 3 sleepers to keep an eye on.

We also run a full traits-based draft, identifying:

• Best speed rusher

• Best hands

• Best route runner

• Best pass protector

• Best man coverage corner

• Highest football IQ

• Most versatile prospect

• Players who best fit the Sean Payton and George Paton mold

Finally, we fire up a Broncos draft simulator, mapping out the top 5 picks and building the best possible class without premium draft capital.

Join Jake Schwanitz, Henry Chisholm and Andre Simone for deep-cut prospects, hidden gems, and smart draft strategy for the Denver Broncos.

Intro: 0:00

My guys draft: 2:50

My guys draft continued: 18:07

Best speed rusher: 34:45

Best hands in the draft: 37:18

Best route runner?: 42:06

Best pass protector: 42:40

Building the Broncos: 45:47

Best IQ in the draft: 55:19

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