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.

On this episode of Altitude Advantage, Hall of Famer Steve Atwater and lead writer Aric DiLalla discuss each member of the Broncos' 2026 draft class and chat about where the roster now stands.

Intro and overview of the Broncos' 2026 draft class (00:00-2:52)

No. 66, DT Tyler Onyedim (2:53-7:30)

No. 108, RB Jonah Coleman (7:31-10:55)

No. 111, OL Kage Casey (10:56-14:26)

No. 152, TE Justin Joly (14:27-17:12)

No. 246, S Miles Scott (17:13-19:53)

TE Dallen Bentley (No. 256), LB Red Murdock (No. 257) and how Denver approached the final two picks (19:54-27:14)

Where the Broncos stand following the draft (27:15-29:40)

Favorite 2026 Broncos draft pick + close (29:41-33:40)

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"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."

Get familiar with the Broncos' 2026 draft picks with quotes from General Manager George Paton, Head Coach Sean Payton and the prospects themselves.

Watch as Broncos Co-Director of Player Personnel Cam Williams talks with lead writer Aric DiLalla about moving up the board for tight end Justin Joly, how the end of the draft unfolded and more.

Watch as Broncos Assistant General Manager Reed Burckhardt talks with lead writer Aric DiLalla about Denver's 2026 draft class, what stood out about their Day 3 picks and more.

"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.

Lead writer Aric DiLalla shares his top takeaways from the final day of the 2026 NFL Draft, as the Broncos added six more players to their roster.

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

Following the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft, Head Coach Sean Payton and General Manager George Paton spoke to the media to reflect on their six Day 3 selections and their takeaways from the draft.

Watch some of the best college highlights of new Broncos linebacker Red Murdock, the 257th-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Flip through photos of linebacker Red Murdock's path from Buffalo to the Denver Broncos, who selected him with the 257th-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Watch some of the best college highlights of new Broncos tight end Dallen Bentley, the 256th-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Flip through photos of tight end Dallen Bentley's path from Utah to the Denver Broncos, who selected him with the 256th-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Watch some of the best college highlights of new Broncos safety Miles Scott, the 246th-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Flip through photos of safety Miles Scott's path from Illinois to the Denver Broncos, who selected him with the 246th-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Murdock was a two-time All-MAC honoree and earned second team All-American honors in 2025.

With the final pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos select Buffalo linebacker Red Murdock No. 257 overall in Round 7.

Bentley earned third-team All-Big 12 honors in 2025.

With the 256th-overall pick, the Denver Broncos select Utah tight end Dallen Bentley in Round 7 of the 2026 NFL Draft.

With the 246th-overall pick, the Denver Broncos select Illinois safety Miles Scott in Round 7 of the 2026 NFL Draft.

A two-time collegiate captain, Scott earned honorable mention All-Big 10 honors in 2025 after recording four tackles for loss, three interceptions and a sack.

Watch as Broncos Co-Director of Player Personnel Cam Williams talks with lead writer Aric DiLalla about identifying talent on Day 3 of the draft and the characteristics that stood out about running back Jonah Coleman and offensive lineman Kage Casey.

Watch some of the best college highlights of new Broncos tight end Justin Joly, the 152nd-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Flip through photos of tight end Justin Joly's path from UConn to NC State and now to the Denver Broncos, who selected him with the 152nd-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

The North Carolina State product earned All-ACC honors in 2025 after leading team in receptions.

With the 152nd-overall pick, the Denver Broncos select NC State tight end Justin Joly in Round 5 of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Lead writer Aric DiLalla discusses the Broncos' selections of running back Jonah Coleman and offensive lineman Kage Casey on Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Watch some of the best college highlights of new Broncos offensive lineman Kage Casey, the 111th-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Flip through photos of offensive lineman Kage Casey's path from the Boise State Broncos to the Denver Broncos, who selected him with the 111th-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Flip through photos of running back Jonah Coleman's path from Arizona to Washington and now to the Denver Broncos, who selected him with the 108th-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Watch some of the best college highlights of new Broncos running back Jonah Coleman, the 108th-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

The Broncos have fortified their offensive line with their second Day 3 selection of the 2026 NFL Draft.

The Denver Broncos' NFL International Fan of the Year, Marianelly Ferreira, announces the Broncos' selection of Boise State offensive lineman Kage Casey with the 111th-overall pick in Round 4 of the 2026 NFL Draft.

A two-time All-Big Ten Honorable Mention selection, Coleman rushed for 758 yards and 15 touchdowns while averaging 4.9 yards per carry in 12 games in 2025.

With the 108th-overall pick, the Denver Broncos select Washington running back Jonah Coleman in Round 4 of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Head Coach Sean Payton said Onyedim's athleticism stood out in the evaluation process.

"If we're doing our job, we should hit on the second — or now third-round — pick," General Manager George Paton said Friday. "But really … the middle picks [are the ones] that really define your draft, especially since we're picking in the fourth up high."

Following Day 2 of the NFL Draft and the team's selection of defensive tackle Tyler Onyedim, Head Coach Sean Payton and General Manager George Paton spoke to the media.

Watch as Broncos Assistant General Manager Reed Burckhardt talks with lead writer Aric DiLalla about what stood out about defensive tackle Tyler Onyedim and why winning up front matters in the NFL.

Watch some of the best college highlights of new Broncos defensive tackle Tyler Onyedim, the 66th-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Flip through photos of DT Tyler Onyedim's path from Iowa State to Texas A&M and then to the Broncos, who selected him with the 66th-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Super Bowl 50 champion and former Broncos safety T.J. Ward announces the Denver Broncos' selection of Texas A&M Aggies defensive tackle Tyler Onyedim with the 66th-overall pick in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

The Broncos have added to their defensive front with their first selection of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Entering Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Broncos are scheduled to soon be on the clock.

Ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday, we rounded up as many major mock drafts as we could find since the Jaylen Waddle trade to make a pool of potential draft picks for the Denver Broncos.

Take a look back at when Denver drafted outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

Revisit the day Denver selected outside linebacker Nik Bonitto out of Oklahoma during the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

Revisit the moment when the Broncos selected future Pro Bowler and second-team All-Pro Garett Bolles with the 20th-overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.

Take a look back at the moment the Broncos selected future Defensive Player of the Year and four-time Pro Bowl CB Pat Surtain II with the ninth-overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.