The 2026 NFL Draft was turned upside down for the Denver Broncos this week, but fans aren't complaining. That's because the team sent it's first, third and fourth-round picks in the upcoming selection process to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for Jaylen Waddle and their fourth-round pick.
The Broncos no longer have a first-round pick in this draft, but that is nothing new for general manager George Paton. In 2022, he had to wait until the No. 62 pick in the draft due to the trade to acquire quarterback Russell Wilson from the Seattle Seahawks. He was still able to find Nik Bonitto with that choice. That has worked out pretty well.
The following year, the team didn't have a first-round pick, also because of the Wilson deal, and still grabbed Marvin Mims Jr. at No. 63 overall. He's been selected to the Pro Bowl as a return specialist twice.
The point is, this is not uncharted territory for the team. The Broncos hold the No. 62 pick in this draft and that is where they will make their first selection, barring a trade. They can still find a great player with that pick.
Caleb Banks, DL, Florida
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