2023 Broncos' Season, NFL Draft Recap
The first draft of the Sean Payton era is in the books. The Broncos entered the draft with five picks, none in the First or Second Round. They ended up making five picks, but that came as the result of a number of trades. Let's take a look at what they got. Second Round: Marvin Mims, WR Oklahoma About: On paper receiver doesn't seem like a need. It probably isn't, but the long-term future of Jerry Jeudy, Courtland Sutton and K.J. Hamler seem to be in some doubt. So, the Broncos traded up to grab Mims. I like the player and the potential. It might not have a major year one impact, but Mims could be a part of what Payton wants to do on offense. Third Round: Drew Sanders, ILB Arkansas About: Linebacker has seemingly been a need for a while. I like the tandem of Alex Singleton, who was re-signed, and Josey Jewell in 2022. But you always need depth. Sanders, who has range enough to play all over the field, provides that. This feels like a great pick that fills a need for the...