DENVER -- The 2026 NFL draft wrapped up on Saturday after three days in Pittsburgh.
With their first pick, the Denver Broncos selected defensive tackle Tyler Onyedim at No. 66 overall.
Here's a look at the Broncos' selections and what you need to know about them:
Analysis of every pick | Updated depth chart
Round 3, No. 66 overall: Tyler Onyedim, DT, Texas A&M
My take: With the loss of John Franklin-Myers in free agency, there are snaps to be had at defensive tackle for one of the league's best defense. Onyedim's quickness will be an asset in the pass rush and is needed next to Zach Allen. Onyedim transferred for his final college season after four years at Iowa State because he wanted to play more of a three technique than on the nose. The move paid off, because that's where the Broncos see him in their defense.
Late start: This was the first time since the 1995 draft the Broncos did not pick in either the first or second round. However, they did find a gold-jacket player later in that '95 draft: Hall of Fame running back Terrell Davis was a sixth-round pick that year at No. 196 overall. The Broncos traded down from their second-round pick (No. 62), dealing it to Buffalo for the No. 66 pick and the No. 182.
What's next: The Broncos have two fourth-round picks to open their work Saturday. Both are among the top 11 picks in the round, so they should have a chance for help at inside linebacker and tight end. Jonah Elliss is moving to inside linebacker during this offseason, mitigating some of the loss created when they released Dre Greenlaw earlier this offseason. The position could still be reinforced, however. The tight end group combined for just three touchdowns last season and none averaged more than 9.8 yards per catch, leaving that as the team's biggest hole.
Round 4, No. 108 overall: Jonah Coleman, RB, Washington
My take: The Broncos hosted two running backs for 30 visits in the weeks before the draft in Indiana's Kaelon Black (selected in third round by the 49ers) and Coleman. Coleman is a powerful runner who is reliable with the ball (one lost fumble in four years) and in pass protection. He projects for some spot duty in the Broncos offense alongside J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey. He also had 25 rushing touchdowns in the last two seasons combined and could be a red-zone option for the Broncos as well.
Round 4, No. 111 overall: Kage Casey, OT, Boise State
My take: With Garett Bolles now 33 years old and Mike McGlinchey 31, the Broncos were on the hunt for another developmental prospect at tackle. The 6-foot-5 5/8, 310-pound Casey does have the potential to be a swing tackle initially with some potential positional versatility, given some evaluators believe he could work at center as well.
He took center snaps at his pro day and looked smooth; better than many of the tackle prospects on the board in pass protection with quality work in the run game as well. The Broncos have room on a playoff roster for him as a swing tackle if he shows he's ready in training camp.
Round 5, No. 152 overall: Justin Joly, TE, NC State
My take: The Broncos moved up 18 spots in the fifth round to snag Joly, who is pro-ready as a receiver at the position. He had back-to-back seasons with at least 43 catches for the Wolfpack. He's physical at the catch point and is unbothered by contact in traffic.
That could make him a red-zone option early in his career in a position group that scored just three touchdowns last season for the Broncos, with no tight end averaging more than 9.8 yards per catch. Joly will need to do the work as a blocker, but he has the frame to add more strength.
Round 7, No. 246 overall: Miles Scott, S, Illinois
My take: at 6-foot, 1/4-inch tall and 203 pounds, Scott was not invited to the combine, but he's a converted wide receiver who played 55 games for the Fighting Illini with 37 starts at safety over the past three seasons.
The Broncos like safety prospects who can play both spots -- strong and free -- and see Scott with that potential in their defense. He ran a 4.62-second 40-yard dash at his pro day but has length and plays with anticipation. Broncos also zero in on team captains as well and he was a captain for the Illini.
Round 7, No. 256 overall: Dallen Bentley, TE, Utah
My take: The second tight end in the Broncos' draft class, Bentley went from three receptions in his first two seasons combined at Utah to 48 this past season. He's a physical player who has the length at 6-foot-4 to make things difficult for defenders and did not have a drop in 2025. Bentley is a willing blocker with good strength and his ability to hold the edge should improve with better technique with his hands and in his footwork.
Round 7, No. 257 overall: Red Murdock, LB, Buffalo
My take: The Broncos waited until their last of seven picks -- and the last pick of the draft -- to address the need at inside linebacker. Murdock finished out his career at Buffalo with two plus-140-tackle seasons and 17 forced fumbles.
Murdock will compete for special teams snaps quickly, and if he dives into the playbook with success, he should compete for snaps on defense. He is a physical player at 233 pounds with an edge-rusher like 77 5/8-inch armspan.