With the 2026 NFL Draft about two months away, NFL analysts are turning their focus to the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. As we follow the Broncos' steps through the pre-draft process, we've curated several recent mock drafts from national reporters and analysts to compile the following overview:
Round 1, No. 30 overall:
FOX Sports: G Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon
"There isn't much the Broncos need, but Pregnon could be a steal in the interior, especially considering Ben Powers is entering the final year of his contract. He recorded a pass block grade of 88.2 on the year, the seventh highest of all FBS guards with at least 300 pass blocking snaps." [Feb. 19]
Charles Davis, NFL.com: EDGE R Mason Thomas, Oklahoma
"Broncos Pro Bowler Nik Bonitto is the pass-rushing leader of a defensive line on a multi-season tear. His fellow former Sooner will be eager to join the party." [Feb. 19]
Tom Fornelli, CBS Sports: DL Lee Hunter, Texas Tech
"He's a very large human being who seems to greatly enjoy playing football and making you feel like an idiot for thinking there'd be room to run in the A-gap." [Feb. 18]
Daniel Jeremiah, NFL.com: LB CJ Allen, Georgia
"Allen is a steady, reliable player who can handle the nerve center of that talented defense." [Feb. 17]
Josh Edwards, CBS Sports: TE Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon
"Kenyon Sadiq is a threat downfield but also offers serviceable experience in run blocking. Sadiq will allow Payton to dust off a portion of his playbook." [Feb. 16]
Gordon McGuinness, Pro Football Focus: TE Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon
"He notched a solid 66.3 PFF run-blocking grade, though, and given that he's likely to test well in the pre-draft process, he has the potential to be an elite player at the next level." [Feb. 16]
Dan Parr, NFL.com: TE Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon
"The draft's top tight end falls right into Sean Payton's lap, allowing the Broncos to reunite Bo Nix with his former Oregon teammate. Sadiq brings versatility and explosiveness to Denver's offense." [Feb. 12]
Rob Rang, FOX Sports: LB Kyle Louis, Pittsburgh
"While perhaps a few inches and pounds smaller than scouts would prefer, Louis is a dynamic athlete with the mobility to excel in coverage and the burst to be a real factor on blitzes." [Feb. 12]
Field Yates, ESPN: TE Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon
"Sadiq fits that description with an outstanding athleticism that makes him a threat after the catch. He had to wait his turn behind Terrance Ferguson at Oregon, but Sadiq blossomed in the primary role last season with team highs in both catches (51) and receiving touchdowns (8)." [Feb. 11]
