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Broncos Draft Tyler Onyedim, Add Six Picks After Trade

4/28/2026

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Broncos Draft Selections

The Denver Broncos opened the 2026 NFL draft by selecting defensive lineman Tyler Onyedim at No. 66 overall.
The Broncos also drafted RB Jonah Coleman, OT Kage Casey, TE Justin Joly, and LB Red Murdock, who earned the highest Pro Football Focus grade among the selections.
Analysts gave the class grades ranging from A- to C-, noting limited upside after the Jaylen Waddle trade removed the Broncos’ first- and third-round picks.

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Broncos Draft Warning

GM George Paton warned on Jan. 27 that the Broncos must exceed their 2025 AFC West title, saying the draft took the best players without a preset plan.
Head coach Sean Payton said they relied on scouting reports and familiarity with safety Miles Scott, a teammate of Broncos receiver.
Executives joked about Mr. Irrelevant trade requests, called the pick a hot pick, and said the internet reshaped evaluation beyond the first round.

History

Historical Context

On Jan 27 2000 the Patriots hired Bill Belichick as head coach, reshaping the roster after a 5-11 season that left them last in the AFC East. In the 2000 draft they selected Tom Brady in the later rounds, a move that later inspired teams like the Denver Broncos to value deep scouting and analytics.

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Broncos Draft Selections

The Denver Broncos opened the 2026 NFL draft by selecting defensive lineman Tyler Onyedim at No. 66 overall.
The Broncos also drafted RB Jonah Coleman, OT Kage Casey, TE Justin Joly, and LB Red Murdock, who earned the highest Pro Football Focus grade among the selections.
Analysts gave the class grades ranging from A- to C-, noting limited upside after the Jaylen Waddle trade removed the Broncos’ first- and third-round picks.

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