The Broncos have been linked to moving up or down in the first round of tonight’s draft. It is clear a trade closer to the top of the board is the team’s goal at this point. Denver is making an “aggressive push” to acquire a top-10 pick, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports. This runs counter to what came out — from both Russini and ESPN’s Adam Schefter over the past 24 hours … [Read more...] about Broncos Pushing To Acquire Top-10 Pick
Broncos Draft CB Jahdae Barron At No. 20
After making calls related to moves up and down the board, the Broncos wound up staying put at No. 20. Instead of adding a skill-position prospect at that spot, Denver has selected Texas cornerback Jahdae Barron. Barron was used all over the secondary in Austin, although he’s probably destined to be a cornerback in the NFL. Some pundits believe the prospect was the second-best … [Read more...] about Broncos Draft CB Jahdae Barron At No. 20
Payton: Broncos Did Not Seek Trade-Up, Eyeing RB Depth In Draft
Higher-profile storylines — particularly Shedeur Sanders‘ destination — will take shape on Day 2, but the Broncos making a best-player-available pick Thursday night will ramp up some pressure on the team to add to their skill-position group. But their rumored effort to trade up may well have been a second straight Round 1 smokescreen for the team. Payton, who admitted to … [Read more...] about Payton: Broncos Did Not Seek Trade-Up, Eyeing RB Depth In Draft
Broncos Deal No. 51 To Panthers In Eight-Pick Swap
After entertaining trade-down options in Round 1, the Broncos stayed at No. 20. They are, however, moving down tonight. Denver will send No. 51 to Carolina. This is an eight-pick trade, the largest of this draft thus far. The Panthers will pick up Nos. 51, 85, 122 and 208; the Broncos will obtain Nos. 57, 74, 111 and 230. With the pick, Carolina is choosing Texas A&M edge … [Read more...] about Broncos Deal No. 51 To Panthers In Eight-Pick Swap
Lions Acquire No. 57 From Broncos
Shortly after moving down the No. 57, the Broncos have traded down once again. Denver has sent that pick and No. 230 to the the Lions for Nos. 60 and 130 (h/t Ian Rapoport of NFL Network). With the newly-acquired selection, Detroit has added Tate Ratledge. The Georgia guard was the Lions’ pick in PFR’s first-round mock, and he is indeed headed to the Motor City. Ratledge will … [Read more...] about Lions Acquire No. 57 From Broncos