Finding Broncos: NFL Draft Top 100 Board

The Broncos could use some help from the Top 100 prospects in the NFL Draft.

As the Denver Broncos look to improve their roster, they are dealing with some terrible circumstances. They are already projected to be $24 million over the salary cap, which will only be compounded by the impending release of Russell Wilson. To fix that, the Broncos will have to touch multiple contracts and cut or trade some players, making the roster even worse. 

One of the easiest ways to help compensate for a bad financial situation is an influx of cost-controlled rookies,  but the Broncos only have six picks in the NFL draft currently. Trading players to help the salary cap situation can also add some draft picks for the Broncos. 

The Broncos must maximize their selections with only two picks in the Top  100. That could include trading down from the 12th overall pick to add extra picks in the top 100. While the Broncos are working to assemble their board, which team boards typically consist of about 75-125 players, they'll remove some players who don't match what they are looking for. It could be because of schemes, character, medical, or play style. 

In the case of my top 100, players aren't eliminated for those reasons. If I did factor in all that for a Broncos-specific board, it would be extremely different, but that might be for a different day. So, as the MileHighHuddle Senior Draft Analyst, let's get into my top 100 players.

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1) Marvin Harrison Jr | WR |  Ohio State

Harrison is a relatively clean prospect, and while he isn't perfect, most of the concerns about his game are rather nitpicky. 

2) Joe Alt | OT | Notre Dame

Alt is a clean prospect as a tackle who is an immediate impact starter who can hold his own as a run blocker or in pass protection. 

3) Caleb Williams | QB | USC

While he isn't always the cleanest, Williams has consistently found a way to get the job done, especially when plays go off-script. 

4) Drake Maye | QB | UNC

Maye has an underrated ability to create for himself, but he excels when working with timing and rhythm. 

5) Brock Bowers | TE | Georgia

Bowers is more than a tight end; he is a weapon on offense that can line up anywhere and do anything that is asked of him. 

6) Malik Nabers | WR | LSU

Nabers is a do-it-all receiver who can bring instant big-play potential to the offense. 

7) Rome Odunze | WR | Washington

Almost any other year, Odunze would be the top receiver in the class; this year, the receiver class is exceptionally strong at the top. 

8) Jackson Powers-Johnson | IOL | Oregon

Powers-Johnson is similar to Bowers in that they will get pushed down some because they play a lesser-valued position despite being an outstanding prospect. 

9) Olu Fashanu | OT | Penn State

This is a talented tackle class at the top, and Fashanu, for now, sits at the top of the second they're behind Joe Alt. 

10) Jayden Daniels | QB | LSU

Daniels was a massive riser during the 2023 season, where he went from being a day-three flier to a potential top-10 pick. 

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11) Quinyon Mitchell | CB | Toledo

The small school prospect is an exceptionally versatile corner who can play anywhere and in any scheme, with clean and well-developed technique and mechanics. 

12) Taliese Fuaga | OT | Oregon State

There is a chance Fuaga is the second tackle drafted with his extraordinary power and capabilities as the running back. 

13) Brian Thomas Jr | WR | LSU

14) Amarius Mims | OT | Georgia

Mims doesn't have much experience, but he is a massive tackle who moves exceptionally well. 

15) Dallas Turner | Edge | Alabama

16) Terrion Arnold | CB | Alabama

17) Laiatu Latu | Edge | UCLA

Latu is less than one point behind Dallas Turner in my grades, and only because of some questions about his medical history. The combine can provide clarity and push him to the top-edge spot. 

18) Graham Barton | IOL | Duke

While he played tackle at Duke, Barton is moving inside for the NFL. Some believe he can be an exceptional center, so how far he moves inside will likely depend on where he lands. 

19) J.C. Latham | OT | Alabama

20) Jared Verse | Edge | Florida State

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21) Byron Murphy II | IDL | Texas

This is a weak interior defensive line class, but Murphy, despite being undersized, sits at the top. He is a decent enough run defender but brings excellent potential as a pass rusher. 

22) Troy Fautanu | OT/IOL | Washington

Fautanu is a great prospect, but there are questions about whether he will be a tackle or a guard. He has the tools to do well in both positions. 

23) Cooper DeJean | DB | Iowa

DeJean is an excellent athlete who is quite versatile with his secondary alignment and offers exceptional special teams ability. 

24) J.J. McCarthy | QB | Michigan

The young quarterback has all the tools and traits you could look for, but there are multiple concerns about his process. 

25) Darius Robinson | Edge/IDL | Missouri

26) Chop Robinson | Edge | Penn State

27) Tyler Guyton | OT | Oklahoma

Guyton is the last of my first-round grades at the moment. He is another inexperienced tackle with tremendous size and movement skills. 

28) Jer'Zhan Newtson | IDL | Illinois

29) T'Vondre Sweat | NT | Texas

Sweat is a massive nose tackle that can immediately upgrade a team's defensive line. 

30) Nate Wiggins | CB | Clemson

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31) Ladd McConkey | WR | Georgia

While McConkey may not be the most gifted athlete, he is sufficient, but most of all, he is reliable. 

32) Zach Frazier | IOL | West Virginia

33) Keon Coleman | WR |  Florida State

34) Bo Nix | QB | Oregon

There are questions about his arm talent and the offense he played, where 70%  of his throws were under 10  yards. However, he is a good athlete with a quick processor and a ton of experience. 

35) Adonai Mitchell | WR | Texas

36) Cooper Beebe | IOL | Kansas State

37) Malachi Corley | WR | Western Kentucky

Corley is an exceptional receiver after the catch with his ability to make defenders miss and be a playmaker. 

38) Kamari Lassiter | CB | Georgia

Lassiter is an intelligent and intuitive corner, but serious questions about his speed and agility will be answered at the scouting combine. 

39) Kingsley Suamataia | OT/IOL | BYU

40) Jordan Morgan | OT/IOL | Arizona

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41) Ja'Tavion Sanders | TE | Texas

Sanders is a mismatch maker as a tight end who can line up in multiple spots. However, the blocking isn't up to par. 

42) Roman Wilson | WR | Michigan

43) Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | Alabama

McKinstry is a talented corner, but he could move down after the combine due to concerns about his long speed, agility, and athleticism overall. 

44) Junior Colson | LB | Michigan

Modern NFL linebackers need to have length to close throwing lanes, and Colson has that, as well as the instincts, smarts, and athleticism. 

45) T.J. Tampa | CB | Iowa State

46) Xavier Worthy | WR | Texas

47) Ruke Orhororo | IDL | Clemson

All the tools and traits are there with Orhororo, but it will take some time to put it all together. 

48) Ja'Lynn Polk | WR | Washington

49) Ennis Rakestraw Jr | CB | Missouri

50) Marshawn Kneeland | Edge/IDL | Western Michigan

Kneeland is one of the better run defenders, if not the best run defenders, among the edge room in this class. 

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51) Troy Franklin | WR | Oregon

52)  Edgerrin Cooper | LB | Texas A&M\

Cooper is another one of the modern molds of linebackers with the length and athleticism you look for. 

53) Chris Braswell | Edge | Alabama

54) Kiran Amegadjie | OT | Yale

55) Dominick Puni | OL | Kansas

While he may not be a tackle in the NFL, Puni can move around playing all five spots on the line and did extremely well working as a center at the Senior Bowl. 

56) Ricky Pearsall | WR | Florida

57) Kris Jenkins | IDL | Michigan

Jenkins has good athleticism for his size and plenty of power. If an NFL coach can get him to use those in unison to improve his technique, he can be a long-time starter. 

58) Adisa Isaac | Edge | Penn State

59) Michael Hall Jr | IDL | Ohio State

There are concerns about Hall's ability as a run defender, but he is quick to shoot gaps and beat guards consistently as a pass rusher. Hall is the final player with a second-round grade. 

60) Mike Sainristil | CB | Michigan

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61) Jaden Hicks | S | Washington State

62) Jalen McMillan | WR | Washington

63) Christian Haynes | IOL | Connecticut

Haynes has fantastic strength in his hands, and when he gets his hands on his blocks, it is hard for them to break free. 

64) Kamren Kinchens | S | Miami

65) Blake Fisher | OT | Notre Dame

His counterpart gets the most attention, but Fisher is a capable tackle who can be a day-one starter in the NFL. 

66) Theo Johnson | TE | Penn State

67) Andru Phillips | CB | Kentucky 

68) Tyler Nubin | S | Minnesota 

69) Jaylen Wright | RB | Tennessee

The top running back for me, Wright brings good versatility with how he can be used and has the makings of a true three-down back. 

70) Spencer Rattler | QB | South Carolina

Rattler is my sixth quarterback, as he has all the physical traits. The biggest concern has always been character and attitude, but those concerns have faded. 

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71) Patrick Paul | OT | Houston

With most tackle prospects, you look for the ability to move inside if they don't work as a tackle. Paul is a tall tackle who plays tall with an extremely poor bend, making that transition inside highly improbable. 

72) Bralen Trice | Edge | Washington

73) Jonathon Brooks | RB | Texas

74) Payton Wilson | LB | North Carolina State

Another modern NFL linebacker, but the issue with  Wilson is on the medical side. 

75) Braden Fiske | IDL | Florida State

76) Javon Bullard | S | Georgia

77)  Brandon Dorlus | IDL/Edge | Oregon

78) Blake Corum | RB | Michigan

Corum has a lot of mileage on his body from his time at Michigan, but he can help in offense in both phases. 

79) Kalen King | CB | Penn State

80) Michael Penix Jr | QB | Washington

Outside of the medials, there are issues with Penix's age, play under pressure, overall athleticism, and ability to utilize the middle of the field. 

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81) Bucky Irving | RB | Oregon

Irving is a playmaker who can be moved around the formation, but you wish he had that extra home run gear. 

82) Jonah Elliss | Edge | Utah

83) Calen Bullock | S | USC

84) Xavier Legette | WR | South Carolina

With severe issues with his route running, Legette is more of a one-dimensional receiver than you want. 

85) Sedrick Van Pran | IOL | Georgia

86) Trey Benson | RB | Florida State

87) Devontez Walker | WR | UNC

Walker is another one-dimensional receiver with questionable hands after a rough Senior Bowl week. 

88) Mason McCormick | IOL | South Dakota State

McCormick is a small school standout who has already significantly boosted his draft stock by excelling during the Shrine Bowl. 

89) Christian Mahogany | IOL | Boston College

90) Audric Estime | RB | Notre Dame

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91) Austin  Booker | Edge | Kansas

92) Zak Zinter | IOL | Michigan

If not for an injury, Zinter would be higher in the top 100. 

93) Jamari Thrash | WR | Louisville

94) Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | Louisville

95) Braelon Allen | RB | Wisconsin

96) Xavier Thomas | Edge | Clemson

While he was a highly sought-after recruit, Thomas never lived up to expectations, but he has plenty of tools and traits to work with and continue developing. Thomas started showing signs of putting it all together over the past season. The best may be yet to come. 

97) Cole Bishop | S | Utah

98) Javon Foster | OT | Missouri

99) Leonard Taylor III | IDL | Miami

Taylor played out of position most of his time at Miami, significantly impacting his draft stock. 

100) Joe Milton III | QB | Tennessee 

The lone fourth-round grade in my top 100. Milton is a good athlete with much work to do to be an NFL quarterback.  

What will the Denver Broncos do? Trading down could be the right way to add the most cost-controlled talent to the roster, but a quarterback they fell in love with might be sitting at 12 overall. There is a long time between now and the 2024 NFL Draft, with the NFL Scouting Combine being a significant factor that can create much change and movement for team and public boards alike. 

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