2026 Denver Broncos Mock Draft: 7-Round Projection

Draft Capital: 9 picks | Overall Grade: B Last Updated: July 13, 2026

Overview

Denver Broncos enter the 2026 NFL Draft with 9 selections. Biggest needs: Tight End, Offensive Guard, Center.

Complete Draft Class:

Round 1 (#22): Ryan Coleman-Williams, Wide Receiver, Alabama — Grade B+

Round 2 (#54): Terrance Carter Jr, Tight End, Texas Tech — Grade B-

Round 3 (#86): Evan Tengesdahl, Offensive Guard, Cincinnati — Grade C+

Round 4 (#122): Ian Strong, Wide Receiver, California — Grade C

Round 4 (#134): AJ Harris, Cornerback, Indiana — Grade C

Round 5 (#163): Sam Leavitt, Quarterback, LSU — Grade B-

Round 6 (#204): Marcus Ratcliffe, Safety, Texas A&M — Grade C-

Round 7 (#228): Wendell Moe Jr, Offensive Guard, Tennessee — Grade C-

Round 7 (#242): DJ Hicks, Defensive Line, Texas A&M — Grade C-

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Complete Pick-by-Pick Analysis

Pick #22 - Denver Broncos: Ryan Coleman-Williams, Wide Receiver, Alabama

Rank: #21 overall | Grade: B+ Why This Pick:

Addresses key depth concern. While Wide Receiver wasn't the top priority, Ryan Coleman-Williams's talent at #21 overall was too good to pass up. Sometimes value trumps need.

The Fit:

Ryan Coleman-Williams brings immediate impact to Denver Broncos. Ryan Coleman-Williams is the most explosive receiver in the 2027 class and one of its youngest players, having arrived at Alabama at 17 after reclassifying from the 2025 recruiting cycle. The Mobile native won back-to-back Alabama Mr. Football awards... His best trait—elite acceleration and long speed backed by a 10.49 100-meter track time—fits perfectly with what this team needs. Projects as a DeVonta Smith (slight-framed Alabama technician whose separation outruns his weigh-in)-type player at the NFL level.

Strengths: Elite acceleration and long speed backed by a 10.49 100-meter track time

Weaknesses: Drops are the defining flaw, hitting double digits in 2025 with a 16.9% PFF drop rate and 17 career drops

NFL Comp: DeVonta Smith (slight-framed Alabama technician whose separation outruns his weigh-in)

Full scouting report for Ryan Coleman-Williams → | See Denver Broncos 7-round draft →

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Pick #54 - Denver Broncos: Terrance Carter Jr, Tight End, Texas Tech

Rank: #75 overall | Grade: B- Why This Pick:

Critical need filled. Denver Broncos desperately needed Tight End help (need #1), and Terrance Carter Jr was the best available at this spot. This pick addresses an immediate roster weakness.

The Fit:

Terrance Carter Jr brings immediate impact to Denver Broncos. Terrance Carter Jr is a flex tight end who wins as a receiver first, last, and always. The Killeen, Texas native arrived at Harker Heights High School as a quarterback before coaches moved him to tight end, and the position change unlocked one of col... His best trait—natural hands-catcher who plucks the ball cleanly away from his frame and finishes contested catches in traffic—fits perfectly with what this team needs. Projects as a Harold Fannin Jr (ESPN's comp for his athletic tools and slot-flex production profile)-type player at the NFL level.

Strengths: Natural hands-catcher who plucks the ball cleanly away from his frame and finishes contested catches in traffic

Weaknesses: Below-average blocking strength that fails to anchor against power rushers

NFL Comp: Harold Fannin Jr (ESPN's comp for his athletic tools and slot-flex production profile)

Full scouting report for Terrance Carter Jr → | See Denver Broncos 7-round draft →

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Pick #86 - Denver Broncos: Evan Tengesdahl, Offensive Guard, Cincinnati

Rank: #86 overall | Grade: C+ Why This Pick:

Critical need filled. Denver Broncos desperately needed Offensive Guard help (need #2), and Evan Tengesdahl was the best available at this spot. This pick addresses an immediate roster weakness.

The Fit:

Evan Tengesdahl is a Offensive Guard who can contribute immediately in Denver Broncos's system. His college production and athleticism profile suggest he'll succeed at the next level. Evaluators see him as a day-one contributor.

Strengths: Good fundamentals, solid work ethic

Weaknesses: Developmental project

NFL Comp: Quality NFL starter

Full scouting report for Evan Tengesdahl → | See Denver Broncos 7-round draft →

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Pick #122: Ian Strong (Wide Receiver, California) - Grade C. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential. Pick #134: AJ Harris (Cornerback, Indiana) - Grade C. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential. Pick #163: Sam Leavitt (Quarterback, LSU) - Grade B-. Developmental prospect with upside. Could compete for playing time. Pick #204: Marcus Ratcliffe (Safety, Texas A&M) - Grade C-. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential. Pick #228: Wendell Moe Jr (Offensive Guard, Tennessee) - Grade C-. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential. Pick #242: DJ Hicks (Defensive Line, Texas A&M) - Grade C-. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential.

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Draft Class Summary

Overall Grade: B | 7 positions addressed across 9 picks.

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