Denver Broncos NFL draft picks 2024: Full list of team's round-by-round selections
Here is a 2024 NFL draft pick-by-pick breakdown for the Denver Broncos:
Round 1 (No. 12 overall) — Bo Nix, QB, Oregon: If you need a quarterback to start immediately – as the Broncos basically do – this could be your guy, Nix making an FBS record 61 starts behind center between his time at Auburn and Oregon. However he truly flourished with the Ducks, completing an NCAA record 77.4% of his passes last season – though it must be noted that quite a few occurred at or near the line of scrimmage as dictated by the Ducks’ offense.
Nix (6-2, 214) doesn’t have an elite arm, but he does take care of the ball and makes quick decisions in addition to his accuracy, valued traits by Denver head coach Sean Payton. The Pac-12 offensive player of the year in 2023, Nix threw for 4,508 yards and 45 TDs against just four picks. And he can also make plays with his legs, scoring 20 TDs on the ground over the past two seasons. Already 24, Nix carries some scars from his time with Auburn, but being no stranger to adversity should help him take the reins with fairly low expectations in 2024. Draft tracker
Round 3 (76) — Jonah Elliss, DE, Utah: If he can stay healthy, should juice a pass rush that hasn't been the same since OLB Von Miller's departure. Elliss had a dozen sacks in 2023. Draft tracker
Round 4 (102, from Commanders through Seahawks) — Troy Franklin, WR, Oregon: Franklin has all the tools to become a playmaker in the NFL. He has height, 4.4 speed, reliable hands and is an impressive route runner. Draft tracker
Round 5 (145, from Jets) — Kris Abrams-Draine, CB, Missouri: Denver gets a ballhawking cornerback in Round 5 with this selection. Abrams-Draine led the SEC in passes defensed with 16 in 2023. His thin frame is concern against bigger wide receivers but his competitive streak and positioning makes him at least a rotational corner for the Broncos early on. Draft tracker
Round 5 (147) — Audric Estimé, RB, Notre Dame: Estime was a workhorse for Notre Dame but comes to a Broncos team already featuring Javonte Williams and Samaje Perine in the backfield. Estime posted a 4.71 40-yard dash, one of the worst at the combine, but the tape shows a better downhill runner. He could become an RB1 but that may be hard to do in such a crowded backfield. Draft tracker
Round 7 (235, from Seahawks) — Devaughn Vele, WR, Utah: Denver gets another field-stretching wide receiver in Vele at No. 235 overall. At 6-foot-4, Vele's height and wingspan give him a standout catch radius despite average jumps. He needs to improve in creating separation given all of his speed but he'll turn 27 in December, making him one of the oldest draftees of the weekend. Draft tracker
Round 7 (256, compensatory selection from Jets) — Nick Gargiulo, C, South Carolina: Gargiulo started at both center and left guard for the Gamecocks in 2023. He's a great mover but doesn't have the power to control defenders in the run game. He works best in a zone scheme and offers versatility in a backup role for the Broncos. Draft tracker
Denver Broncos' recent top draft picks
2023 (No. 65:): Marvin Mims Jr., WR, Oklahoma
2022 (No. 64 overall): Nik Bonitto, LB, Oklahoma
2021 (No. 9 overall): Patrick Surtain II, CB, Alabama
2020 (No. 15 overall): Jerry Jeudy, WR, Alabama
2019 (No. 20 overall): Noah Fant, TE, Iowa
Previous drafts: 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020
2024 NFL draft: Every team's picks
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NFC South: Buccaneers | Falcons | Panthers | Saints
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Denver Broncos NFL draft picks 2024: Round-by-round selections
