Fit Report · AFC West

Denver
Broncos.

Priorities on the table and the names that fit best across all seven rounds of the 2027 Draft.

2027 Picks: 9
R1 · slot: #1
Top need: OT
Division: AFC West

Front office

George Paton

GM · since 2021

Support Nix. Skill positions and young defense.

Cap situation

$37.3M

Effective space

Dead: $3.5M
Contracts: 94

Needs by priority

01OT★ top priority
02DL
03S
04LB

Why

The offensive tackle position needs attention, as the depth behind a starter like Garett Bolles is unconvincing. On the defensive line, while solid, the unit could use another impactful piece to generate consistent pressure from the interior. In the secondary, finding a high-level partner for Talanoa Hufanga at safety would solidify the backend, and the inside linebacker group also needs an injection of talent.

Draft Sickos analysis · updated 22h ago · confidence 84%

The decision-maker

George PatonGM of the Denver Broncos · year 6

Support Nix. Skill positions and young defense.

How he drafts

Favored positions: WRCBEDGE
Style: balanced
Reach: moderate
Trade-ups: occasional

Track record read

With George Paton at the helm for a single first- and second-round draft, it's premature to define a pattern. However, his sole high-caliber selection was Bo Nix, indicating a clear priority for securing a quarterback and likely favoring floor over upside. Given the scarcity of early-round capital in recent years, each pick has been a high-stakes gamble targeting immediate impact. We'll monitor if this QB tendency solidifies moving forward.

The board · Rounds 1–7

Three names per every pick.

Only the rounds where the team owns a pick (per Tankathon). A blend of need plus best value on the board.

First round

3 names

OT#14 · T2

Cayden Green

Missouri

Solves their right OT spot, now. Instant run-game anchor; Pro Bowl pass pro ceiling if he refines hands and footwork.

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EDGE#26 · T2

Damon Wilson II

Miami

Brings the EDGE pop Denver needs for outside pressure. High ceiling if he adds strength, but already a rotational piece with flashes.

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S#16 · T2

KJ Bolden

Georgia

That single-high safety the secondary needs, covering the whole field. If he cleans up his angles, he's got star upside.

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Second round

3 names

OT#49 · T3

Jacarrius Peak

South Carolina

Gives them that future OT the Broncos desperately need. Key is if he can anchor those bull-rushes better, the tape is there.

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EDGE#28 · T2

John Henry Daley

Michigan

Brings the edge anchor Denver's DL needs. High floor as a three-down player, won't be a sack artist.

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S#56 · T3

Bray Hubbard

Alabama

Anchors the secondary instantly with his IQ and aggressiveness. The mental leader this defense needs, high floor even without elite speed.

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Third round

3 names

OT#120 · T5

Blake Frazier

Michigan

Frazier anchors the right side of the line, bringing that technical reliability they need. High floor at RT, though his pass pro ceiling generates doubts.

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EDGE#108 · T5