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Broncos pick record-fumble LB “Mr. Irrelevant,” high-TD RB.

4/27/2026

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Broncos Draft Picks

Denver Broncos selected University of Buffalo linebacker Red Murdock, the “Mr. Irrelevant,” who holds the NCAA record with 17 forced fumbles.
They also drafted UW running back Jonah Coleman, who scored 25 touchdowns—24 in the red zone—and led his class with a 71 % yards-after-contact rate.
GM praised Murdock’s “nose for the ball,” while analyst Mel Kiper Jr. gave the draft a C+ and said the team lacked excitement.

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Broncos Trade Waddle

The Broncos traded No. 30 overall to Miami for WR Jaylen Waddle, surrendering a third-round pick.
The trade moved Denver to No. 66 and left them with seven picks, one in three rounds.
General manager George Paton said the deal gave value, noting that Coach Sean Payton believed No. 30 players would not have helped as much as Waddle.
The trade forced Denver to replace DT John Franklin-Myers by drafting Tyler Onyedim.

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Broncos Draft Gamble

Denver's 2025 season ended one game short of the Super Bowl, prompting an aggressive draft approach.
The Broncos re-signed running back J.K. Dobbins to a two-year, $16 million deal, limiting rookie Jonah Coleman’s role.
Trading the first-round pick for Jaylen Waddle cut Denver’s draft capital, removing prospects like Denzel Boston, Jadarian Price or Zion Young and narrowing future roster options.

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Broncos Draft Picks

Denver Broncos selected University of Buffalo linebacker Red Murdock, the “Mr. Irrelevant,” who holds the NCAA record with 17 forced fumbles.
They also drafted UW running back Jonah Coleman, who scored 25 touchdowns—24 in the red zone—and led his class with a 71 % yards-after-contact rate.
GM praised Murdock’s “nose for the ball,” while analyst Mel Kiper Jr. gave the draft a C+ and said the team lacked excitement.

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