The Denver Broncos did not make a selection on Day 1 of the 2026 draft, and then opted to back out of their would-be first pick in Round 2, following their trade with the Buffalo Bills, taking former Texas A&M defensive lineman Tyler Onyedim.
The Bills used the capital from the Broncos to select cornerback Davison Igbinosun.
Denver does not have a need for corners, not with 2024 Defensive Player of the Year Pat Surtain II and a group that includes their 2025 first-round pick (20th overall) Jahdae Barron.
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The Broncos traded their first-round pick, which was 30th overall, to the Miami Dolphins for wide receiver Jaylen Waddle. That left them as spectators until the back end of the second round, which was not until Day 2.
As the Broncos sat, their list of projected targets began to shrink, and a trade appeared more likely after rumblings emerged on Day 1.
In the end, the Broncos did a deal and still came away with a player they hope can contribute.
Broncos get:
- 2026 third-round pick (No. 66 overall)
- 2026 sixth-round pick (No. 182 overall)
Bills get:
- 2026 second-round pick (No. 62 overall/Davison Igbinosun)
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