
Broncos Trade Up in Mock Draft
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Denver Broncos Mock Draft: Bold Moves and Surprising Picks
In a surprising turn of events, the Denver Broncos are rumored to be making two significant trades in the 2026 NFL draft, according to Fantasy Pros analyst Mike Fanelli. The team is reportedly trading away wide receiver Troy Franklin and their second-round pick to the Atlanta Falcons for the number forty-eight pick, where they are expected to select Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers.
The Broncos are then rumored to be trading two fourth-round picks and a fifth-round pick to the Dallas Cowboys for a third-round pick, along with a fifth-round pick and a seventh-round pick. They are expected to use the third-round pick to select Miami offensive tackle Markel Bell.
These moves have sparked controversy, as the Broncos have recently acquired Jaylen Waddle and have stated that they are not shopping receivers. However, the teams fans and analysts are buzzing about the potential benefits of these trades, as they could provide the team with valuable assets and help them build a stronger roster.
After the trades, the Broncos draft haul is expected to include Stowers in round two, Bell in round three, a fifth-round pick, and four seventh-round picks. The draft is set to take place in Pittsburgh from April twenty-third to twenty-fifth.
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Denver Broncos News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! — Broncos Trade Up in Mock Draft. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.
On April 7th, the Diver Broncos are eyeing the 2026 NFL draft with seven picks, but a new mod from Fantasy Pro's analyst, Mike Finnelli, sees them wheeling and dealing twice early to move up. In the first trade, they ship wide receiver Troy Franklin, their second round pick in number 62, and a 2027 third rounder to the Atlanta Falcons for the number 48 pick, then Snag Vanderbilt tied in Eli Stowers there. Next, Finnelli has them flipping two fourth rounders at numbers 108 and 111, plus a 5th at number 170, to the Dallas Cowboys for a third rounder at 92, along with 5th at 180, and a 7th at 218 using it on. Miami Offensive Tackle Marquell Bell. Fans and analysts are buzzing that these moves look steep, especially trading Franklin after grabbing Jalen Waddle recently, and the team has said, they're not shopping receivers, plus it seems like a bigger win for Atlanta and Dallas, needing those assets.
After the trades, Denver's hall shapes up as, Stowers in Round 2, Bell in Round 3, then a 5th rounder at 180 and 4. Seventh round picks, wrapping things up, all ahead of the draft, hitting Pittsburgh from April 23 to 25.
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