Jaylen Waddle Trade Impacts Broncos Draft Strategy

The trade involving Jaylen Waddle has left the Denver Broncos without a first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. This marks the third time in five years the team has been without a selection in the opening round. Despite the absence of a top pick, the organization remains focused on building depth, looking back at previous drafts where they successfully navigated similar constraints to maintain competitiveness.