2026 Denver Broncos Mock Draft: 7-Round Projection

Draft Capital: 7 picks | Overall Grade: B Last Updated: June 08, 2026

Overview

Denver Broncos enter the 2026 NFL Draft with 7 selections. Biggest needs: Tight End, Wide Receiver, Defensive Line.

Complete Draft Class:

Round 2 (#62): Eli Stowers, Tight End, Vanderbilt — Grade B-

Round 4 (#108): Rayshaun Benny, Defensive Line, Michigan — Grade C

Round 4 (#111): Deontae Lawson, Inside Linebacker, Alabama — Grade C

Round 5 (#170): Devon Marshall, Cornerback, NC State — Grade C-

Round 7 (#246): Desmond Reid, Running Back, Pittsburgh — Grade C-

Round 7 (#256): Quintayvious Hutchins, Edge Rusher, Boston College — Grade C-

Round 7 (#257): Caleb Douglas, Wide Receiver, Texas Tech — Grade C-

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Complete Pick-by-Pick Analysis

Pick #62 - Denver Broncos: Eli Stowers, Tight End, Vanderbilt

Rank: #57 overall | Grade: B- Why This Pick:

Denver grabs the 57th-ranked player at 62 -- a five-spot value on a tight end who fills the top need. With Bo Nix developing, adding a seam-stretcher changes the way the offense can attack middle-of-the-field zones.

The Fit:

Stowers is a former 4-star QB recruit turned 6-4, 235-pound receiving tight end with 21.43 MPH GPS-tracked speed. His quarterback background shows in how he reads defensive leverage and finds soft spots. The Evan Engram comp is apt -- he's undersized for in-line blocking duty, but as a move tight end / big slot, he's a mismatch every snap. Vertical ability at the position is rare, and Denver lands a real weapon.

Strengths: Electric vertical threat who decimates the seam with legit speed, forcing defensive coordinators to account for his presence on every snap - clocked at 21.43 MPH on GPS tracking

Weaknesses: Severely undersized frame for traditional tight end duties at 6-4, 235 pounds, gets overwhelmed at point of attack against defensive ends who outweigh him by 50+ pounds

NFL Comp: Evan Engram

Full scouting report for Eli Stowers → | See Denver Broncos 7-round draft →

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Pick #108: Rayshaun Benny (Defensive Line, Michigan) - Grade C. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential. Pick #111: Deontae Lawson (Inside Linebacker, Alabama) - Grade C. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential. Pick #170: Devon Marshall (Cornerback, NC State) - Grade C-. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential. Pick #246: Desmond Reid (Running Back, Pittsburgh) - Grade C-. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential. Pick #256: Quintayvious Hutchins (Edge Rusher, Boston College) - Grade C-. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential. Pick #257: Caleb Douglas (Wide Receiver, Texas Tech) - 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 7 picks.

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