You add your team’s needs through free agency and draft the best player available during the NFL Draft. So, it’s a fine line to walk when writing up mock drafts. That said, everything is also tacit knowledge. To put it another way, we strive to be as accurate as possible. Let’s go.
Round 1, Pick 31: Chase Bisontis, OG, Texas A&M
Incumbent starting left guard Ben Powers is a victim of circumstance. He’s only played in six games, and can max out at eight games. And his 2026 salary is $18.425 million. The Broncos’ offensive line, meanwhile, is No. 4 in PFSN’s Team Offensive Line Impact Score. So, releasing Powers post-June 1 nets $13 million. Bisontis is a cost-effective plug-and-play alternative.
Round 2, Pick 63: Christen Miller, DT, Georgia
With interior defensive lineman (3-4 DE) John Franklin-Myers expected to walk in free agency, Miller is a cost-effective consolation prize. Because the Broncos extended fellow interior defensive lineman Malcolm Roach, this position isn’t a need — rather, the best player available in Round 2. The Miller pick is building strength on strength. He’ll work behind Zach Allen, D.J. Jones, and the aforementioned Roach. Miller totals a 75.9 DT Impact Score.
Round 3, Pick 95: Tacario Davis, CB, Washington
Whether the Broncos trade cornerback Riley Moss in the offseason or not, 2026 is the last year of his rookie contract. Enter Davis, with an 87.3 CB Impact Score. He’ll marinate for a season or get starter defensive snaps as a rookie. In this scenario, fellow cornerback Jahdae Barron can get on the field in Year 2 at nickel cornerback. So, in nickel defense, it’s Pat Surtain II, Moss/Davis, and Barron. Fellow nickel cornerback Ja’Quan McMillian is No. 64 in PFSN’s CB Impact Score.
Round 4, Pick 109: Jonah Coleman, RB, Washington
Coleman can replace running back J.K. Dobbins as a two-down grinder. Fellow RB RJ Harvey, meanwhile, is set to take off in Year 2 in 2026. Coleman can spell low-calorie carries in between the 20s. With 11 touchdowns on 158 touches, Harvey is the for-sure red zone RB — lowering the expectations of the second RB on the depth chart.
Round 4, Pick 131: Ted Hurst, WR, Georgia State
Hurst is a depth wide receiver who may be able to challenge Troy Franklin in the slot as a rookie. In 11 personnel in 2026, look for Pat Bryant to start at the second boundary slot over Marvin Mims Jr. opposite Courtland Sutton.
Round 5, Pick 171: Jacarrius Peak, OT, NC State
Peak is a swing tackle that my be able to be developed into a starter during his rookie contract. A la Luke Wattenberg.
Round 7, Pick 245: Cole Payton, QB, North Dakota State
Round 7, Pick 253: Noah Whittington, RB, Oregon
Round 7, Pick 254: Mikail Kamara, EDGE, Indiana
