Here is how the Mystery Mockster sees the Broncos’ 2026 draft: A tough, athletic, pass catcher, Klare can play the slot or outside. If the Broncos snag Klare at 62, they will have their “Joker” of the future.

"We never get to live in a perfect world, but you’d always love to be drafting the best player [available]," Broncos coach Sean Payton said.

One prospect who may interest the Denver Broncos in the mid rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft is Southeastern Louisiana defensive lineman Kaleb Proctor. He is a 6-2, 291-pound defensive lineman who is considered one of the more intriguing interior pass rushers in the 2026 NFL Draft.

In a league driven by parity, NFL teams can convince themselves that they’re never far from being back in the conversation.

One prospect the Denver Broncos are showing interest in and may select in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft is Oregon offensive lineman Emmanuel Pregnon. He is a 6-4, 314-pound offensive lineman who is considered one of the better interior blockers in the entire draft.

Take a look at the salary cap hits for the 17 players the Broncos re-signed during free agency.

This is the second in a series of NFL Draft previews assessing the Broncos’ positional needs.  Broncos’ in-house offseason moves: Re-signed J.K. Dobbins to a two-year deal worth up to $20 million; re-signed Jaleel McLaughlin to a one-year,

"I'd love to play in Denver again, but if not, even just to retire a Bronco would mean the world to me," Justin Simmons told Guerilla Sports.