Since joining the Broncos as general manager in 2021 after 14 seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, Paton has helped reshape Denver's roster with a blend of youth and veteran talent.

A two-year starter at Utah, Bentley had a breakthrough season in 2025 when he recorded 48 receptions for 620 yards and six touchdowns.

At Buffalo, Murdock set an NCAA record with 17 career forced fumbles, and his seven forced fumbles in 2024 led all FBS players.

A 2025 first-team All-ACC player, Joly led NC State with 49 receptions and seven receiving touchdowns during his final college season.

Scott was a two-time collegiate captain and earned honorable mention All-Big Ten honors in 2025 after recording seven pass defenses, four tackles for loss, three interceptions and a sack.

"I was almost like a proud big brother watching the team play," Simmons said after announcing his retirement Wednesday.

"I'm always going to be a Bronco, and I'm always going to be a Broncos fan," Simmons said. "They took a chance on me, extended me. This is my home."

The call to each draft pick is the culmination of a months-long — and sometimes years-long — process that helps determine the next crop of Broncos. At the heart of that process is the team's scouting staff, which offers detailed insight into each prospect.

"We just kind of took the best players as they came," General Manager George Paton said. "Sometimes need and the best player intersected, and it worked out."

"We're trying to find — who's the best runner, and does it fit us? We felt strongly it did with him," Head Coach Sean Payton said.

Here's a look at who the Broncos added to their roster during the 2026 NFL Draft.