10 Broncos rookies ranked by potential impact in 2026
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After selecting seven players in the 2026 NFL draft, the Denver Broncos signed 13 undrafted free agents, then they added another undrafted cornerback (and cut a UDFA CB to make room).
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The Broncos have a strong history of finding late-round contributors and undrafted gems in the George Paton era, and that trend could continue in 2026. Today, we're taking a quick look at 10 rookies, ranked by their potential impact in the 2026 season. Note that some of these players could have a much larger long-term impact than their rookie impact.
Broncos rookies, ranked by impact
1. DL Tyler Onyedim: The team's first pick will get an opportunity to compete for John Franklin-Myers' old starting job. Onyedim might not end up starting in Year 1, but he figures to be a key part of the defensive line rotation.
2. RB Jonah Coleman: J.K. Dobbins is set to start and RJ Harvey is the favorite for RB2 duties, but Coleman could be a strong candidate for third-down duties as a capable pass blocker and receiver out of the backfield.
3. TE Justin Joly: Evan Engram and Adam Trautman are above him on the depth chart, but Engram has had a few injury struggles in his career, and Trautman is used primarily as a blocker. Joly could have an opportunity to quickly emerge as a receiving tight end in coach Sean Payton's offense.
4. S Miles Scott: Like all late-round picks, Scott won't be a lock to make the active roster, but if he impresses on special teams this summer, Scott could win snaps in the kicking game as a rookie.
5. OL Kage Casey: If all goes well, Denver's starting five offensive linemen will stay healthy and Casey will spend his first season developing as a swing backup. But if the Broncos have injuries up front, Casey could rank much higher on this list if he's thrust into action.
6. LB Red Murdock: There probably aren't many snaps available for Murdock on defense in his rookie season, but he should be a strong candidate to win playing time on special teams this summer.
7. TE Dallen Bentley: He's an intriguing long-term tight end prospect for Denver, but Bentley probably won't have a big role on offense as a rookie (and he might be competing for a spot on the practice squad).
8. LB Taurean York: One of the team's top drafted free agent signings, York could end up on the 53-man roster if he makes a splash in the kicking game this summer.
9. KR Kolbe Katsis: The Broncos have a crowded wide receiver room, so Katsis will face an uphill battle to make the active roster, but if he excels as a returner during training camp and preseason, he'll have a shot.
10. OLB Dasan McCullough: Perhaps one of Denver's most intriguing UDFAs, McCullough will be competing in a deep outside linebacker room, but he has positional flexibility that could help his chances of making the team.
Following rookie minicamp earlier this month, these players are now set to report back to the team's facility for the start of organized team activities (OTAs) in early June. After that, the club will hold a mandatory minicamp in mid-June, followed by a summer break before training camp begins in late July.
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