Broncos Make Trio of Selections to Close 2026 NFL Draft

The Denver Broncos closed out the 2026 NFL Draft by making three final selections, rounding out what the team hopes will be a productive draft class.

According to Sports Illustrated, Denver used its late-round picks to add Miles Scott, Dallen Bentley, and Murdock to the roster. While Day 3 selections don't carry the same fanfare as first-round picks, they frequently become the backbone of successful rosters.

The Broncos' approach to the later rounds reflects a broader strategy of identifying value where other teams might overlook it. Every franchise approaches the final day of the draft differently — some trade up, others trade down to accumulate picks, and some focus on specific positions of need.

For Denver, these final three picks represent opportunities. Late-round selections who make the roster often contribute on special teams initially, working their way into the rotation as they develop. The Broncos' coaching staff will get their first real look at these players during rookie minicamp and throughout the offseason program.

The 2026 draft class as a whole will be evaluated not by individual pick grades, but by how many of these players are contributing two or three years from now. That's the true measure of any draft.

What This Means For You: Broncos fans should pay attention to how these late-round picks perform in the preseason — they could be the depth pieces that determine whether the team can withstand injuries during the grind of a 17-game season. And for anyone tracking the AFC West arms race, Denver's full draft haul is now on the books.