In his way-too-early first-round 2026 NFL mock draft, Draft Wire's Curt Popejoy has the Denver Broncos selecting Georgia linebacker C.J. Allen with the 17th overall pick. (Don't get too offended -- Popejoy noted that the order of picks was "largely random.")

The Broncos have been active during general manager George Paton’s tenure in adding Day 3 safeties. Jamar Johnson, Caden Sterns, Delarrin Turner-Yell and JL Skinner have all been drafted by Denver in the fifth round or later since 2021, though only Turner-Yell and Skinner remain on the roster.

The Denver Broncos traded their way around the NFL draft board on Friday night, making three different deals before landing running back R.J. Harvey, wide receiver Pat Bryant and edge rusher Sai'vion Jones as the newest additions to the roster.