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Broncos Draft RB Jonah Coleman, Add Depth Behind Harvey

4/29/2026

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Broncos Draft Coleman

Denver Broncos selected running back Jonah Coleman with the No. 108 pick in the 2026 Draft.
Coach Sean Payton said the back fits the scheme and adds depth behind RJ Harvey and J.K. Dobbins.
Coleman transferred from Arizona and posted 1,811 rushing yards, 25 touchdowns, 54 catches for 531 yards and a 5.5-yard per-carry average.
Denver Broncos expects him to compete for third-down reps as a pass protector and receiver.

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Broncos Rise Rankings

The Broncos rose to No. 3 in The Athletic’s power rankings after the draft.
Denver drafted tight ends Justin Joly (5th-round, pick 182) and Dallen Bentley (7th-round).
Six roster spots stay open, adding a third quarterback and a trade between Sam Ehlinger and Jarrett Stidham.
Red Murdock, who set an FBS forced-fumble record with 17, battles for a linebacker slot while Kolbe Katsis, undrafted, leads chase for a sixth receiver role.

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Broncos Acquire Waddle

The Broncos traded their first-round pick to the Miami Dolphins for wide receiver Jaylen Waddle.
Coaches will pair Waddle with veteran Courtland Sutton to give rookie quarterback Bo Nix a strong two-receiver set.
Analysts flag the ground attack as a weakness despite JK Dobbins and RJ Harvey.
Denver selected defensive lineman Tyler Onyedim in the third round to bolster a defense already among the league’s best.

History

Historical Context

After owners formally approved draft-pick trading in 1977, the NFL’s annual draft—held every year since 1936 and permitting trades of picks up to three future cycles—became a central asset market. The Denver Broncos’ 2026 exchange of their first-round slot for Miami’s wide receiver Jaylen Waddle mirrors that historic shift, echoing earlier high-value trades such as a 31st-overall pick once valued at $2.5 million.

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Broncos Draft Coleman

Denver Broncos selected running back Jonah Coleman with the No. 108 pick in the 2026 Draft.
Coach Sean Payton said the back fits the scheme and adds depth behind RJ Harvey and J.K. Dobbins.
Coleman transferred from Arizona and posted 1,811 rushing yards, 25 touchdowns, 54 catches for 531 yards and a 5.5-yard per-carry average.
Denver Broncos expects him to compete for third-down reps as a pass protector and receiver.

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