Denver Broncos post-draft depth chart

Taking a look the Broncos projected depth chart after the conclusion of the 2024 NFL Draft.

The 2024 NFL Draft has come and gone and the Denver Broncos came out of this event with a first-round quarterback, a promising-looking edge rusher, a speedy and explosive wide receiver, some corner depth, a physical and powerful runner, and more much-needed depth. They also traded a future 6th-round selection to the Jets for defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers who will greatly improve their defensive line. So, overall, it was a pretty successful three days for the Broncos.

Let us take a look at how the Denver Broncos' current projected depth chart looks after the conclusion of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Thoughts

• Quarterback: This is Bo Nix’s job to lose and I think Payton and the Broncos will lean into that this summer. He needs reps and to learn Payton’s offense so get him all the reps he needs. As for Wilson and Stidham, they are likely competing for one spot on the roster. The fact that the Broncos added two quarterbacks during draft week, trading for a former second-overall selection and drafting one at 12th overall, is not great news for Stidham. Unfortunately for Ben DiNucci, I think his time on the roster is coming to an end here in the coming days.
• Running back: The Broncos running back room needed some additions and the Broncos did just that. Javonte Williams is probably your starter still but he’s coming off a down year and could face competition from rookie Audric Estime. I think we could see Estime push for the starting job this summer. Veteran Samaje Perine is on the hot seat with these additions and looks like the odd man out right now, but injuries can and probably will change things. Jaleel McLaughlin is probably safe but undrafted rookie Blake Watson is a promising UDFA who has a good shot at making the roster and could surpass McLaughlin on the depth chart. Tyler Badie is in trouble and may not be on the roster by the time we reach camp, but we shall see.
• Wide receiver: This is probably the most intriguing unit on the roster. Courtland Sutton wants a new contract and who knows how that will all work out. Marvin Mims Jr. is expected to become a starter but we’ll see if he has improved his route running. Recently signed Josh Reynolds is probably the surest thing at the position right now. Veteran Tim Patrick is a huge question mark because he has not played in two seasons because of an achilles and ACL injury in back-to-back years. Rookie Troy Franklin will factor in as a deep threat most likely, but where he lands on the depth chart remains to be seen. As for the rest? They’re all fighting for one or two spots on the roster. It’s a crowded room that likely will see a few releases in the coming days.
• Tight end: I expected...