Broncos Get Glowing Grade for 2026 NFL Draft Picks

By Anne EricksonShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.The 2026 NFL draft is finally a wrap, and now, it's that moment when NFL analysts like to pick apart all of the moves made by these 32 NFL franchises.NFL draft analyst Chad Reuter has released his grades for each team after the 2026 NFL draft."Immediate draft grades provide a foundation for future evaluations," he states in the piece. "Waiting three years to assess draft classes without accounting for how the decision was viewed at the time usually leads to revisionist history."For the Denver Broncos, he likes what he sees. His grade for their draft moves is a fancy A-.More sports news: Diego Pavia’s Negotiation Rights Secured by CFL Team: Report"Jaylen Waddle essentially serves as Denver's first-round pick this year, given that the Broncos sent the No. 30 overall choice to Miami for the veteran receiver," he notes in the piece. "That Waddle deal also included the Broncos' third-round selection, so their only pick of Day 2 was Tyler Onyedim, chosen despite the availability of Missouri's Chris McClellan (who was picked by the Packers at No. 77) to fill their need for an active, strong defensive lineman to replace departed free agent John Franklin-Myers."...He digs these choices, plus the rest of the draft class, stating, "Linebacker depth was a need for the Broncos and Red Murdock's intensity in the box should absolutely make him relevant even though he was the final pick of the 2026 draft."Grading Denver Broncos' Draft ClassThe Denver Broncos almost made it to the Super Bowl last season, so they really didn't need to do too much to excel in the 2026 NFL draft. That said, they added some bread-and-butter players and solidified their already strong lineup.More sports news: Pat McAfee Reacts to Diego Pavia Accepting NFL Minicamp Invite With RavensThe Waddle move was essential before the draft, and that really laid the groundwork for what was ahead. What's not to love about this roster right now? Denver Broncos draft grade: A.Request Reprint & LicensingSubmit CorrectionView Editorial & AI GuidelinesRelated PodcastsTop StoriesPoliticsKing Charles and Queen Camilla Meet the Trumps at White House9 min readPoliticsThe Plots Against the Presidents4 min readWorldIran Heads to Russia for Help on US War—Why?6 min readPoliticsFact Check: Did Cole Allen Appear With Usha Vance in 2017 Video?3 min readFor MembersAnalysisTrump Is Right—Iran Has No Cards as Blockade Clock Ticks Down to May8 min readNewsSenator Calls for Hearing Over Trump’s Security as Ballroom Pressure Grows6 min readTrendingOhioSupreme Court Deals Final Blow to Ex-GOP Speaker in $60M Bribery Case4 min readSusan CollinsSusan Collins’ Chances of Losing Senate Seat Hit All-Time High5 min readDogsDog Trainer Reveals 5 Signs Your Pup Feels Emotionally Safe at Home3 min readShootingBrewery Appears to Cheer Trump Assassination Attempt, Provokes Backlash8 min readGreen CardGreen Card Update: Applicants Impacted by Trump Travel Ban Get Legal Win6 min readOpinionOpinionThe Trump Staged Shooting Conspiracies Need to Stop | Opinion6 min readOpinionThe DNC Didn’t Ban AIPAC, But Warning Signs Remain | Opinion5 min readOpinionWar Won’t Solve Iran’s Nuclear Threat. This Could | Opinion5 min readOpinionMillions of Clicks on Sexual Assault—Where’s The Outrage?4 min readOpinionDoes the Right Still Believe in ‘No More…

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