Broncos Draft: Waddle's Sidekick, Linebacker & Tight End

0:00On April 4th, the Denver Broncos shipped out their first round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to snag wide receiver Jalen Waddle from Miami. They also lack a third-rounder and sixth-rounder, but still holds seven selections for the event, running April 23rd through 25th in Pittsburgh. With a solid roster overall, they eye spots like Limebacker and Tide End, so I fired up a pro football network simulator as GM and pick straight. Value? No trades. Kicking off at second-round pick 62, they grab Caleb Banks, a massive defensive lineman from Florida. This 6-foot-6, 327-pound beast brings rare speed and power, even with some injury-knocks high-ceiling play that scouts. Love. Meanwhile, round four brings double dips. Limebacker Aiden Fisher from Indiana, a smart tackler who followed his coach to a national title and tight. End Dalin Bentley from Utah, a versatile pass catcher who lines up everywhere and protects

1:01well. Deeper-in, fifth-round pick 170 goes to running back Adam Randall from Clemson, a 6-foot 2, 230-pound converter receiver who pounds defenses and bursts for big gains. Then late seventh rounders add safety, Isaiah Nuacobia from SMU for Special Team's pop. Most of Limein Albert Regis from Texas A&M as a stout. Run stopper and Rutgers quarterback, Ethan Colliak-Monis as the final flyer. This hall plugs Limebacker thin spots, boost tight end production, and stacks running back grit without overhauling the core, setting up nicely. And water for a run at the playoffs.