ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Broncos have added another tight end on Day 3.
Denver selected Dallen Bentley out of Utah with the 256th-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
"I'm just grateful to be out there and grateful to be part of Broncos Country," Bentley said Saturday. "I'm just excited. Doesn't matter when or where you get drafted — or undrafted — you've just got to make the most of every opportunity you get."
A two-year starter for the Utes, Bentley recorded 48 receptions for 620 yards and six touchdowns in 2025, earning third team All-Big 12 honors. He was also named a semifinalist for the 2025 John Mackey Award, which is presented to the nation's top collegiate tight end.
"I think I'm a really great hybrid tight end who's able to go out there and make the big plays in the pass game and stick my hand in the dirt and make some big plays there," Bentley said. "I've got great hands, so I don't drop balls. So, you can trust me in some situations."
Bentley joins a tight end room that includes Evan Engram, Adam Trautman, Nate Adkins, 2026 fifth-round draft pick Justin Joly and several other players.
Earlier on Saturday, the Broncos selected Joly, running back Jonah Coleman, offensive lineman Kage Casey and safety Miles Scott.
