NEWSLETTER
The 2024 NFL Draft is just a month away as teams are looking to lock up future superstars in late April. The Denver Broncos draft will be interesting after the team let Russell Wilson go this offseason. Check out the Broncos draft picks for the 2024 NFL Draft.
Denver Broncos Draft Picks for 2024
The Denver Broncos will be making their first selection at number 12 overall in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. They have a total of eight draft picks in the 2024 draft with several coming through trades with the Dolphins, Jets, Browns, and 49ers. Take a look at the Broncos 2024 NFL Draft picks.
Potential Targets for Broncos in Round 1
The Broncos are in need of a quarterback after dropping Russell Wilson so they might be looking for a franchise QB in the 2024 NFL Draft. They did trade for Zach Wilson a few days before the draft but he might not be their QB of the future. They also could use depth at edge rusher, cornerback, wide receiver, and on the offensive line. Take a look at some potential draft targets in the first round for the Broncos.
The Broncos might have to get creative and make a trade to move up if they are looking for a franchise quarterback in this draft. While the QB position is deep, many quarterbacks will be flying off the board in the first round. If they want a shot at JJ McCarthy, they might have to find a way to move up the draft.
If the Broncos look elsewhere to fill the quarterback position, wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. from LSU would be a nice replacement for Jerry Jeudy. The Broncos traded Jeudy to the Browns. They also might trade away number 12 and move down in the draft to get more picks. This Broncos draft could get interesting as they are in the awkward position near the middle of the first round with no QB.
Denver Broncos Draft Selections in 2023
The Broncos draft in 2023 consisted of five selections and Denver didn’t have a first-round pick thanks to the Russell Wilson trade back in March of 2022. The Broncos gave the Seahawks two first-round picks in that trade. Wilson was released by the Broncos during the 2024 offseason. Take a look back at the Broncos draft picks in 2023.
| Round | Pick | Broncos Draft Selection | Pos. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 63 | Marvin Mims Jr. | WR |
| 3 | 67 | Drew Sanders | LB |
| 3 | 83 | Riley Moss | CB |
| 6 | 183 | JL Skinner | S |
| 7 | 257 | Alex Forsyth | C |
When Does the 2024 NFL Draft Take Place?
The 2024 NFL Draft will take place on Thursday, April 25, 2024. It begins with the first round on Thursday and continues on Friday with rounds 2-3 and on Saturday with rounds 4-7. This year’s draft takes place in Detroit, Michigan at Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza. Check out the dates below. The Broncos draft begins on Thursday with the number 12 overall pick in round 1.
| Date | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, April 25 | Round 1 | 8 pm ET |
| Friday, April 26 | Rounds 2-3 | 7 pm ET |
| Saturday, April 27 | Rounds 4-7 | Noon ET |
Season Recap: 2023 Denver Broncos
The Broncos finished 2023 at 8-9 overall and missed the playoffs for the eighth straight season. Denver hasn’t reached the playoffs since winning the Super Bowl back in 2015 with Peyton Manning at quarterback and Von Miller causing havoc off the edge.
The Broncos started last season going 1-5 but then ripped off five wins in a row to get above .500 and in the hunt for the playoffs. They then struggled down the stretch with losses to the Lions, Patriots, and Chargers killing their playoff hopes.
Russell Wilson threw 26 touchdown passes with a quarterback rating of 98.0 and threw for over 3,000 yards. Wilson was released in 2024 after just an 11-19 record in Denver and he signed with the Steelers.
The team struggled mightily on defense as Denver ranked 27th in points and 29th in yards.
