In his way-too-early first-round 2026 NFL mock draft, Draft Wire's Curt Popejoy has the Denver Broncos selecting Georgia linebacker C.J. Allen with the 17th overall pick. (Don't get too offended -- Popejoy noted that the order of picks was "largely random.")

The Broncos have been active during general manager George Paton’s tenure in adding Day 3 safeties. Jamar Johnson, Caden Sterns, Delarrin Turner-Yell and JL Skinner have all been drafted by Denver in the fifth round or later since 2021, though only Turner-Yell and Skinner remain on the roster.

On the eve of the 2025 NFL Draft, here's a look at several analysts' final projections for the Broncos' top selections.