No matter what move the Denver Broncos make at this point in free agency, they will be the last team in the league that has not signed an external free agent, and it's just wild to think that actually happened. Denver could have some sort of big-time move up their sleeves down the line, but there hasn't been much yet.
The Broncos have re-signed many of their own players in an effort to 'run it back,' but the inability or unwillingness to pursue upgrades on the open market is a bit wild. Denver did not want to risk overpaying for some of the more notable free agency names, but they do have enough cap space for a major move.
As of now, there is reason to believe that the roster isn't going to change much between now and the 2026 NFL Draft, so let's get into a fresh Broncos mock draft after the main wave of free agency.
Denver Broncos go heavy on the offensive side of the ball in updated NFL Mock Draft
30. Omar Cooper Jr, WR, Indiana
Omar Cooper Jr will be visiting the Broncos, so the team does have some degree of interest. A threat with the ball in his hands, Cooper could be yet another young wide receiver the Broncos draft, as they have drafted all of Marvin Mims Jr, Troy Franklin, and Pat Bryant since 2023.
62. Eli Stowers, TE, Vanderbilt
Eli Stowers put up an all-time NFL Combine performance, which had to have caught the eye of Sean Payton. Payton loves his 'Joker' type players, and while Stowers isn't going to offer much in the way of blocking, he does have an elite receiving profile and could essentially turn out to be a younger, much more athletic version of Evan Engram, who is under contract for one more season.
94. Dametrious Crownover, OT, Texas A&M
Both Garett Bolles and Mike McGlinchey are very good at their jobs, but both are on the wrong side of 30 and will need to be replaced at some point. It's not an immediate, 2026 need, but Denver has to think ahead here, so they grab Dametrious Crownover from Texas A&M as a hopeful long-term starter.
108. Nicholas Singleton, RB, Penn State
The Broncos figure to target another running back even after bringing back J.K. Dobbins and still having RJ Harvey. Deploying a three-headed monster at the position with Nicholas Singleton in the mix would really strain defenses, especially late in games.
130. Harold Perkins Jr, LB, LSU
I do believe linebacker is a first-round need for the Broncos, but there are a lot of draftable linebackers on day two and three, so the Broncos wait and bit and snag Harold Perkins Jr.
170. Zane Durant, DT, Penn State
The Broncos figure to add to the defensive line in some capacity with John Franklin-Myers headed to Tennessee, so they take Zane Durant from Penn State.
246. James Thompson Jr, DT, Illinois
Denver double-dips along the defensive line to ensure this unit remains a strength going forward, as both DJ Jones and Zach Allen are slowly getting up there in age.
256. Joe Fagnano, QB, UConn
Joe Fagnano could be a fun quarterback for the Broncos to develop into a legitimate backup. Jarrett Stidham isn't going to be with the team forever, and we all have seen the importance of having a solid backup quarterback. At pick 256, the Broncos take a passer.
257. DJ Rogers, TE, TCU
The Broncos finish up this NFL mock draft with DJ Rogers, a late-round tight end prospect from TCU. Rogers does have blocking ability and could profile as a TE2 in the NFL. Denver should seek to double-dip at this position, as it's another strong class, and the front office somehow missed out on the notable tight end prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft.