Denver Broncos NFL Mock Draft Roundup 1.0

Courtland Sutton, who is currently scheduled to be a free agent in 2026, arguably had his best season (81/1,081/8) in 2024. There's optimism for both sides to agree to an extension, but Sutton turns 30 in October and the team could look to bolster the rest of the receiving corps. Boston has a wide catch radius and strong hands with the size (6'4", 209) and speed to rack up yards after the catch or be a red-zone weapon. If Boston, who underwent a cleanup procedure last month, has a full season similar to 2024's first half, he could put himself in the conversation to be the first receiver drafted in 2026.

Courtland Sutton is slated to be a free agent next offseason. The expectation is that Denver will get a deal done with its star pass catcher, but Stewart is a potential substitution in the first round.

Tate is next in line out of Ohio State's wide receiver factory and would be a good addition for Denver to help quarterback Bo Nix. He is a smooth, efficient-moving receiver who had 52 receptions for 733 yards and 4 touchdowns last season as the Buckeyes' WR3. With Emeka Egbuka off to the NFL, Tate has a chance to step up his production and further show his dependability as a pass catcher and route runner.

A true freak who posted a dominant 40% missed tackle rate while reeling in 25-of-28 passes while rotating in behind Rams second-round selection Terrance Ferguson, Sadiq (6-3, 245 pounds) is one of the most rocked up tight ends I've ever laid eyes on, and has the acceleration to turn upfield and burn trailing defenders. He could receive 80 touches this year and completely torch the Big Ten in the process.

Once a college quarterback, Stowers has taken nicely to tight end and should turn heads in the SEC this season with some off-the-charts athleticism. It could be a relatively weak year at the position, so his testing numbers combined with a breakout campaign at Vandy could be enough to make him a fun weapon for Sean Payton.

Despite totaling just 332 receiving yards over his first two seasons in Eugene, Sadiq is poised for a breakout season in 2025 with Terrance Ferguson now in the NFL. The 6-3, 245-pound Idaho native is an athletic pass catcher for his size.

Ohio State's track record for producing high-caliber NFL wide receivers seemingly knows no bounds. Tate will be overshadowed this year by Jeremiah Smith (who isn't eligible for the NFL until 2027), but he's an intriguing talent in his own right, showing soft hands and a galloping grace to attack deep and across the middle.

Some high-priced extensions are likely in the pipeline for a Denver defense that broke out in a big way last season, with edge rusher Nik Bonitto and defensive end Zach Allen each due for deals that should be near the top of their respective markets. The Broncos can continue to fortify their front with Banks, a 6-6, 325-pound transfer from Louisville whose length and explosiveness allows him to create havoc for opposing quarterbacks.