Broncos Draft Gems: Late-Round Gems Who Fit Sean Payton’s Vision

DNVR Denver Broncos Podcast · Mar 26, 2026 · 58m

The Denver Broncos don’t have a 1st or 3rd round pick after trading for Jaylen Waddle — so how do they keep building a contender through the 2026 NFL Draft?

On the DNVR Draft Podcast, we shift our focus to the late-round gems, sleepers, and “my guys” who could take Denver to the next level under Sean Payton and George Paton.

We highlight our favorite non-obvious prospects outside of Round 1 who could be perfect fits for the Broncos, plus the best Day 3 sleepers to keep an eye on.

We also run a full traits-based draft, identifying:

• Best speed rusher

• Best hands

• Best route runner

• Best…