The Denver Broncos could be looking at a wide receiver in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, but odds are it won't be this one.

During the bye week, the Broncos got some extensions done that helped cover their needs for the 2026 offseason. One of them was the extension for Luke Wattenberg, which locks up Denver's starting center for a while longer, instead of having to eyeball veterans for added competition with Alex Forsyth.

ESPN's latest mock draft predicts the Denver Broncos will select Louisville WR Chris Bell in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

With John Franklin-Myers currently scheduled to hit free agency in 2026, the team's top returning defensive linemen are Zach Allen, D.J. Jones, Malcolm Roach, Eyioma Uwazurike and 2025 third-round draft pick Sai'vion Jones. Banks would add even more firepower to an already-stacked front seven in Denver.

Even with six games left in the season, the Denver Broncos' scouting department has been hard at work looking ahead to the 2026 NFL draft. While the Broncos sit at 9-2, there are some clear areas they can look to improve in next year's draft. So, let’s ...

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If not, he will hit free agency and there would likely be significant interest in an athletic tight end who is only 25 years old. The Broncos have Evan Engram, but he will turn 32 years old in September. Both Adam Trautman and Lucas Krull will be free agents for the Broncos, so a big upgrade should be considered here.