Denver Broncos general manager George Paton only has five picks to use in the 2023 NFL draft this week, so he will need to get the most out of the club’s mid-round picks.
Denver did a good job patching up holes during free agency, so the Broncos do not have many big draft needs going into the draft. Denver does have a few positions of need that could be addressed, though.
Here’s a quick look at our list of the top five draft needs for the Broncos.
- Cornerback: CB2-caliber defensive back to pair with Pat Surtain, bumping Damarri Mathis to CB3 duties.
- Defensive end: Starting-caliber player to help replace DeShawn Williams on the defensive line.
- Center: Real competition for Lloyd Cushenberry.
- Running back: RB3 with upside to pair with Samaje Perine early in the season while Javonte Williams recovers from knee injury.
- Offensive line depth: Backup swing tackle and guard depth.
There are, of course, many other positions Denver could target, ranging from pass rusher to tight end. The Broncos have said they plan to draft “the best player available” at each pick, so the team won’t be reaching to fill needs during the draft.
If the team can walk away from the draft with several of these positions solidified, though, the roster will look much better going into training camp.
